Princeton Theological Seminary - Yearbook (Princeton, NJ)

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l l V w l l l P I l P x E I is rHi3oLoeIcAL snixnnnnr. A The regular course is completed in three years. But every facility is afforded to such as desire to remain for a longer period with a View to the further prosecution of their studies. And the following post-graduate course has been added to the instructions ofthe Seminary. FOURTH YEAR. Old Testament : Messianic Prophecies 5 Comparative Semitic Philology. New Testament : Special Introduction and Exegesis continued, Greek Philology with a particular consideration of the Hellenistic Dialect. Church History QEXisting Denominationshj Polemic Theology. Efcclesiol- ogy. Ecclesiastical Law and Discipline, Preaching. Exercises in Composition, Reading and Delivery Without notes, throughout the course. ' Cn Sabbath morning the Professors preach in rotation in the Seminary Chapel.. In the afternoon at Conference is held in the Oratory, at which the Professors conduct the discourse on a subject previously announced, and the Stu- dents conduct the devotional exercises. ADDITIONAL PRIVILEG-ES. Private classes, when desired, in the Oriental Languages, and other collafgeral subjects. Instruction in the Modern Languages, by competent teachers, at the student's expense. Crratuitous admission to the Library and Lectures ofthe College of New Jersey, upon apphcation to the Faculty. Ea ' :::a

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it S l l l ii 'Ei COURSE CF ST UDY. o-i--- FIRST YEAR. Olcl Testament Literature: General Introcluctiong Hebrew fGreen's Grammar and Chrestomathyj New Testament Literature: General Introduction 5 Special Introduction to the Gospels. Biblical History. Sacred Geography and Antiquities. Exegctical Theology Qselectecl Epistles of Paulj Homiletics, Extemporary Speaking. SECOND YEAR. Old Testament: Hehrewg Special Introcluction to the Pentateuch, Historical and Poetical Books. New Testa- inent: Life of Christ and Exegesis of the Gospels. Diclactic Theology QTheology proper, Anthropology loegunj Church History. Theory ofthe Christian Ministryg Constitution ofthe Church 3 Homiletic Criticism. THIRD YEAR. Olcl Testament: Hebrewg Special Intriocluction to the Prophets. N ew Testament: Acts ofthe Apostles 5 Special Tntrocluction to the Epistles. Diclactic Theology QAnthro- pology, Soteriologyj Church History. Church Govern- ment ancl Discipline 5 Pastoral Careg Ordinances oi'Wo1'ship. 17

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Ill, rn: THEOLOG-ICAL SEMTNARY. 19 I Special instruction and exercise in the art ofE1ocution, Without charge to the students, by the best qualified, teach- ers in the country. Opportunities for active, usefulness and observation of pastoral life, are afforded in the churches of Princeton and its vicinity, there being nearly twenty Presbyterian church- es, besides those of other denominations, Within some 'ten L. miles ofthe Seminary. Complete arrangements are made on the spacious grounds of the Seminary, for Gymnastic exercises, according to the most approved methods for sedentary men. TERMS OF ADMISSION. 1. Testimonials of personal character and good standing in some Christian church. 2. A previous course of liberal study, attested by diploma, Presbyterial certificate, or examination. 3. A certificate of regular dismission in good standing, When the student comes from any other theological institu- tion. EXPENSES. Board, from 33.50 to S134 per Week, washing, from S51 to 31.50 per month, fuel, from 38.,to S515 per annum, general expense fund, 2510 5 library, 351. Total of necessary expenses for the Seminary year, from 315175 to 33200. ' These prices are nearly double what they were before the War : but it is expected they will soon be reduced. There is no charge for tuition or for room rent. Rooms in the Seminary and Brown Hall are supplied with the 1:-I!