Practical Bible Training School - Theologue Yearbook (Johnson City, NY)

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REV. GORDON C. DAVIS D . D. Isaiah 41:10 Psychology and Preaching I-Iomiletics Comparative Theology Public Speaking Senior Vocal PSYCHOLOGY AND PREACHING ..... Instruction is given the student in this course in the important facts and truths of the principles of psy- chology which are most helpful to the preacher in his work of dealing with people. The student also is given a knowledge of leadership and an enthu- siasm for it. He is given the important equipment of human understanding and tact which will enable him as a leader to convince people, rather than to force them, to accept his message willingly. HOMILETICS ..... This is the study of the preparation and delivery of sermons. It includes a detailed study of the different types of sermons, source materials, and illustrations. COMPARATIVE THEOLOGY ..... Various reasons for the necessity for Christians to be Critical Apologists are given in this course. It is to prepare the Apologist to be able to defend the Bible, as well as to believe it, in order that he may be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh him a reason of the hope that is in him. I Peter 3:15. A general study and refutation of Anti-Biblical theories of the cause of the universe, and a study course on the Harmony of Science and the Bible are also presented. PUBLIC SPEAKING ..... This is a three year course devoted to the de- velopment of an exercise and method whereby the diaphragm lift support of the voice production is established. In the first year, the student is started on the methodg in the second, the voice is more securely placed and supported and the method becomes more automaticg and in the third, the Seniors build on the foundation which they have laid in the past two years. SENIOR VOCAL ..... Vocal lessons supplement the Public Speaking course, and help the student to de- velop a singing voice as well as a speaking voice. Psychological qualities are also developed which will enable him to speak in confidence, assurance and conviction. REV. M. C. PATTERSON HAZEL B. DAVIS MRS. M. C. PATTERSON Th. D. , D. D. Psalm 84:11 Zechariah 4:6 Nahum 1:7 Dean of Women Assistant Director Director Superintendent of of the of the Household Department Students' League of Many Nations Students' League of Many Nations Assistant Financial Field Representative Financial Field Representative I6

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REV. MARMION L. LOWE D. D. II Timothy 2:15 English Bible Old Testament Interpretation New Testament Interpretation Pastoral Efficiency l l HILDA I. COPLEY, M.A. Isa.ia.h 26:3 English 4 Christian Education Shorthand Church Secretarial Methods NASH RESTAURANT CO. 1734 Crawford Rd . Cleveland 6, Ohio ENGLISH BIBLE ..... This is an interesting course in which a simpli- fied system of Bible marking is used. It informs the students of the basic facts, persons, and incidents of early Biblical record. Every promise, law, type, , and chapter of the Old Testament story is discovered to have its final, fullest expression in the Lord Jesus Christ. OLD TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION ..... This ls also a study of the Old Testament and has as its aim the finding of Christ in every book and chapter. The student seeks to gain the true meaning of Scripture in the light of the Gospel of Grace and to acquire the living eternal message of each book for the times in which we live. NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION ..... The law of Biblical in- terpretation and exegesis is to find out the mind of God through the Word of God, under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Dr. F. E. Marsh. This study deals with the laws of interpretation and is a definite study of the important truths of the New Testament. ENGLISH 4 ..... A course in College English, designed to build on the foundation of High School courses in composition and grammar, a thorough knowledge of correct and appropriate speaking and writing on a college level. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 1 ..... A History of Christian Education is taught together with story-telling and the use of the flannel-graph. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2 ..... A study of Child Psychology of the var- ious age levels of childhood and adolescence. Attention is given to the physical, mental, spiritual, and social characteristics, interests, and needs of each group. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 3 ..... A study of the use of Visual Aids in the Church. A practical course of instruction in the use of various kinds of Visual Aids and equipment. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 4 ..... A study of Principles of Christian Ed- ucation, including methods of Vacation Bible School, and in Youth Work in the Church. Also a course in Administration of Church School is taught in this year. Sponsored by CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH R. D. No. 3, Susquehanna, Pa. Rev. Robert Reese, Pastor Noted for Fine Food Gerald A. Nash, Manager I7