Princeton Theological Seminary - Yearbook (Princeton, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 21 of the 1870 volume:

CATALOGUE OFFICERS AND STUDENTS Theological Seminary PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 1869-70. 137 0 ng at :1, J- - -' I i1-Y 1. .i , 1 . 1 . W , 1 1 , 1 I L 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' , 1 W .l , X ,1,'. 1.g.. -11 1 - ditg 41 V Hr 1 ' 1 1 , 11 ,1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9' 1. v 1 ' . , f fl, .1 1 V F .. fy: 1 1 , Tiff' .Lg W ff' 'fix . ' Q , X if -Q, , . ,lxnfgl ,IQ 1 - 11 bH!9RMLA?N 'SL Coz, PRU1fX?LfrQl?.iQ'SW,iMHQ?PQDQ'5. X 11- Q A . 1 L - Q Hn. r , Q-1 .1 .- 'ff I - b .f- ' -,n Y- 5' -ps 1-.1 I 'P' r L.-'L Q. r E n': 'I'-'1.- W L H..- f,.. t..1. r L llj-.T - f N I! :'i :!I --- .- ,, ff' 1 - ' 1 1 - , 1 -fif- X mi hu vw Q f '- . jTQ:tffJQf'f:. 11' A I 1 rg .- 4 f ' .1-. , . gn. ,- ' ff- .-.L-: ' .Y-' .. 'f'-47fu1.A.' .. ' .V ' 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WIIILIAM D. SNODGRASS, D.D., President JOHN C. BACKUS, D.D., Vice-Presicleni WILLIAM C. CATTELL, D.D., Secretary, . GARDINER SPRING, D.D., LL.D., . . . MOSES ALLEN, ESQ., .... . . HENRY A. BOARDMAN, D.D., . . . . GEORGE W. MUSGRAVE, D.D., LL.D., . JOSEPH MSELROY, D.D., . . ROBERT CARTER, ESQ., . . JOHN M. DIOKEY, D.D., . . . JOHN MAGLEAN, D.D., LL.D., . GEORGE SHARSWOOD, LL.D.,. . . WILLIAM R. SPRAGUE, D.D., . J. EDSON ROCKVVELL, D.D., . JOHN THOMPSON, D.D., . . E. R. ORAVEN, D.D., . . . WILLIAM E. SCHENCK, D.D E. B. FULLER, ESQ., . . . . 7 . HENRY DAY, ESQ. ,... JAMES DONELSON, ESQ., . . WM. M. PAXTON, D.D ROBERT DAVIDSON, D.D., . JOHN HALL, D.D., . . . ROBERT HAMILL, D.D., . SAMUEL MILLER, D.D., . . JAMES MSOOSH, D.D., LLD., JOSEPH T. SMITH, D.D., . . LEVI P. STONE, ESQ., . ' GEORGE JUNKIN, ESQ., . JOHN K. FINDLAY, ESQ., . .1 . . GOSHEN, N. Y. BALTIMORE, MD. EASTON, PA. NEW YORK. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORIQ. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. PRINCETON, N. PHILADELPHIA J. ALBANY, N. Y. BROOKLYN, N. NEW YORK. NEWARK, N. Y. J. PHILADELPHIA. ELIZABETH, N. NEW YORK. NEW YORK. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. BOALSBURG, PA. MOUNT HOLLY, PRINCETON, N. BALTIMORE, M ORANGE, N. J. J. N J. D. PHILADELPHIA. PHILADELPHIA. 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES. HENRY W. GREEN, LL.D., Presidenf, JAMES M. MACDONALD, D.D., Vice-President, GEORGE HALE, D.D., Secreiary, . JAMES LENOX, LL.D., . . . STEPHEN COLWELL, ESQ, . REUBEN VAN PELT, ESQ, . ROBERT L. STUART, ESQ., . JOHN F. HAGEMAN, ESQ., . JOHN C. GREEN, ESQ., . . . . . SAMUEL H. PENNINGTON, M.D., DANIEL PRICE, ESQ. ,.... . JOHN HALL, D.D., .... LYMAN H. ATWATER, D.D., . SAMUEL M. HAMILL, D.D., EDWARD W. SCUDDER, ESQ., . ROBERT L. KENNEDY, ESQ., . . SAMUEL D. ALEXANDER, D.D., . A. GOSMAN, D.D., .... . . JAMES O. MURRAY, D.D., . WILLIAM P. BREED, D.D., . J. D. VERMILYE, ESQ., . . TRENTON, N. J. PRINCETON, N. PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. ELIZABETH, N. NEW YORK. PRINCETON, N. NEW YORK. NEWARK, N. J. J. J. J. NEWARK, N. J. TRENTON, N. J. PRINCETON, N. LAWRENOEVILL J. E, N TRENTON, N. J. NEW YORK. NEW YORK. LAWRENCEVILL NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. GEORGE T. OLMSTED, EsQ., Weasurer. E,NJ 5 FACULTY. CHARLES HODGE, D.D., LL.D., PROFESSOR os' EXEGETIOAL, DIDACTIC, AND POLEMIO THEDLOGY. ALEXANDER T, MCGILL, D.D.,LL.D., PRoFEssoR DF ECCLESIASTICAL, HOMILETIC, AND PASTORAL 'THEOLOGY WILLIAM HENRY GREEN, D.D., PROFESSOR OF ORIENTAL AND OLD TESTAMENT LI'rERA'rURE. JAMES C. MOFFAT, D.D., HELENA PROFESSOR 011' CHURCH HISTORY. CASPAR WISTAR HODGE, D,D., PROFESSOR OF' NEW TICSTAMENT LITERATURE AND BIBLICAL GREEK. 6 RESIDENT MINISTER. Numa. Residence. Seminary. Room. G. W. F. BIRCH, Springfield, Ill., Allegheny, Miss Comf'ort's. RESIDENT GRADUATES. HUN1' Princeton Col., N. J., Princeton, 1869, 23 E. col. 1869, 28 B. H. Tnno. W. , Allegheny, JOHN R. Pnxfrox, B. H.-Brown H Seminziry. Cannonsburg, Pa., all. S.-Seminary. A, B, or C, I S. The number of the room in the 7 Name. GEORGE ALEXANDER, JOHN AUSTIN, LYMAN D. CALKINS, ROBERT CHAMBERS, ROBERT W. CIIELAND, GEO. GREEN COLLINS, A. E. CURTIS, W. W. CURTIS, IRA S. DODD, ROBERT ENNIS, ROBERT GILCHRIST, OLIVER M. GREEN, C RENH GREGORY JOHN D. HEWITT, WILLIALI J. HOAR, J. BEATTY HOWELL, A. W. HUBBARD, J. V. R. HUGHES, I WILLIAM M. K. IMBRIE, G. T. KELLER, JAMES LAFEERTY, WILLIAM H. LOGAN, J. J. LUCAS. GEORGE L. MACKAY JOHN MACLEAN, JR., JOIIN A. MCDONALD, E. ROTHESAY MILLER, J. HOXVARD OlBIdEN, JAMES E. PLATTER, D. H. RIDDLE, JR., C. H. RODNEY, GEORGE A. SEELEY, ROBERT P. SIIAW, JOHN S. SIIERRILL, DAVID H. SMITH, JOHN TURNER, GEORGE WVARRINGTON, YVILLIAM P. VVHITE, 1 STUDENTS. SENIOR CLASS. Residence. 1VeSt Charlton, N. Y., Tuam, Ont., Can., Brooklyn, N. Y., Holbrook, Ont., Can., Lebanon, Ky., San Francisco, Cal., Ballston Centre, N. Y., Charlton, N. Y., Bloomfield, N. J., Van Vechten, N. Lebanon, O., Y., Carlisle, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa., Towanda, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa., Allentown, N. J., Cameron, N. Y., Cape May, N. J., Jersey City, N. J., Easton, Pit., Cochranton, Pa., Carlisle, Pa., Danville, Ky., Woodstock, Ont., Princeton, N. J., Can., London, Ont., Can,, Ingleside, Del. Co., Pa., Noel, N. S., Xenia, C., Oh Martinsburgh, Va., Georgetown, Del., Auienin., N. Y., Bellefontaine, O., Pike, N. Y., Truro, N. S., New York City, Trenton, N. J., Honey Brook, Pa., SENIOR CLASS College. Room. Union, 1866, 36 B. H. Univ. of Toronto, 1867, 43 B. S. Williams, 1866, 21 S. Queen'S College, 1866, 19 B. H Centre, 1867, 27 B. H Oberlin, 1865, With. St Union, 1866, 57 B. H. Princeton, 1864, 57 B. H Yale, 1867, 53 B. H Union, 1867, 36 S. Miami Univ., 1866, 37 S Princeton, 1867, 43 B. H University of Pa., 1864, 61 B. H. Princeton, 1865, Mr. Lane'S Princeton, 1867, 67 B. H Princeton, 1868, 13 B. H Amherst, 1867, 35 B. H Princeton, 1867, 71 B. H Princeton, 1865, 75 B. H Lafayette, 1866, 60 B. H. Washington, 1860, 32 B. H Princeton, 1865, 33 B. H. Centre, 1865, 25 B. H. Univ. Of Tor., 1866, 43 A. S Princeton, 1858, Gov. O1den's. Knox, 1867, With. St Princeton, 1867, 75 B. H Princeton, 1864, 34 N. CO1 io Wesleyan Univ., 1867, 29 B. S WaSh'n and JeiT'n, 1866, 28 A. S Princeton, 1867, 47 B. H Princeton, 1867, 21 B, H W:1Sh'n and Jeil n, 1865, 14 S Princeton, 1866, 59 B. H Dalhousie, 1867, 44 B. I1 Princeton, 1867, 50 B. H Amherst, 1862, 45 B. Il Amherst, 1867, 73 B. H , 38. 8 Navne. JAIIES WELCH BoAL, DUNCAN BROWN, CHARLES H. BURR, JR., ROBERT H. CRAIG, FULLER P. DALRYMPLE, S. AUG. DAVENPORT, OLEIIENT C. DICKEY, ALFRED H. FAHNESTOCK, EDWIN P. FORESMAN, ALBERT C. FULLER, SAMUEL L. GILLESPIE, JOHN S. GLENDENNING, S. M. HAGEBIAN, ROBERT J. LAIDLAW, Joi-IN H. Locmvooo. J. Gr. LowRIE, ARCHIBALD MCCULLAGH, S. D. NICCONNELL, JAnIEs F. MCCURDY, DONALD MACGREGOR, D. G. MCKAY, MALCOLHI MCMARTIN, J. HENDERsoN MILLER, DAVID L. MURRAY, ALEX. B. NICHOLSON, JOHN PEACOCK, JOHN M. RICHMOND, EDWARD HYDE ROBBINS, JAMES R. RUSSELL, THOMAS J. SHERRARU, JoHN G. SIIART, A. M. SMEALLIE, EDWIN SMITH, J. H. STEWART, AUGUSTUS F. VOLLMEII, SAMUEL E. WEBSTER, Jos1AH WELCH. JOSEPH D. WILSON, MIDDLE GLASS. Residence. Bellefonte, Pa., Clarence, Mo., Astoria, L. I., Ballymoney, Ireland, Frenchtown, N. J., Elizabeth, N. J., Philadelphia, Pa., Brunswick, Ill., Moshannon, Pa., Elizabeth, N. J., Blooming-burg, Ohio, Pittsburg, Pa., Princeton, N. J., Milton, Ontario, Can., Troy, N. Y., Fort Wayne, Ind., New York, New Alexandria, Pa., Chatham, N. B., Albany, N. Y., Kingston, Can., New York, Kansas City, Mo., Embro, Ontario, Can., Charlottetown, P. E. I., Philadelphia, Pa., Ayr, Ontario, Can., Baltimore, Md., Covington, Ky., Steubenville, Ohio, Philadelphia, Pa., Van Vechten, N. Y., Truro, Nova Scotia, Tusearcra Valley, Pa., Liege, Belgium, Philadelphia, Pa., Uhrichsville, Ohio, North Bend, Wis., College. Room. Lafayette, 1868, 22 B. H. Pardee, 1868, 15 B. S. Williams, 1868, 37 B. H. x48 B. H. Princeton, 1867, 9 N. Col. Yale, 1868, 46 B. H. Univ. of Penne., 1866, D, B. H. Princeton, 1868, 5 B. H. Lafayette, 1868, 39 B. H. Amherst, 1868, C, B. H. Washin and Jeif'n, 1868, 26 B. S. Wash'n and Jeli n, 1868, 31 B. H. Princeton, 1868, Mr. Hugemal-I's Toronto Univ., 27 A. S. Williams, 1868, 23 B. H. Princeton, 1867, 41 B. H. Princeton, 1868, 56 B. H. Wash'n and Jetf'n, 1868, 28 B. S. Univ. of N. B , 1866, 15 B. H. Yale, 1868, 18 B. H. Queens, 1865, 66 B. H. Princeton, 1867, 77 B. H. Wittenburg, 1868, 52 B. H. Knox, 26 A. S. Queens, 1867, 34 B H. Princeton. 1868, 40 B. H. Univ. of Toronto, 27 B. S. Princeton, 1868, 63 B. H. Centre. 1868, 65 B. H. Washln and Jef1 n, 1868, 17 B. H. Amherst, 1868, 25 S. Union, 1867, 6 B. H. Dalhousie, 1867, 44 B. H. Wash'n and Jelinn, 1868, 51 B. H. Univ. of Liege, 1856, 20 B. S. 69 B. H. Wash'n and Jet1 n, 1868, 55 B. H. Wash'n and JeiT'n, 1868, 16 B. H. MIDDLE CLASS, 38. 9 JUNIOR CLASS. Name. Ilesirlenca. College. Room. JOSEPH ANNAND, Gay's River, N. Scotia, Dalhousie, Halifax, 1869, 40 B. S. W. S. BEAN, Augusta, Ga., University of Ga., 1869, 11 B. H. GEORGE BENAGH, Ireland, Queens, Belfast, 1869, 17 A. S. HERBIAN BERGNER, San Francisco. Cal., Princeton, 29 B. H ARTHUR F. CARR, St. Eleanorls, P. E. I., Dalhousie,Halifax, 1868, 39 S. VVM. H. COBB, Marion, Mass., Amherst, 1867, 64 B. H. JAMES P. COLFELT, Winchester, Va., Washln and Jelf'n, 30 B. H LAWRENCE M. COLFELT, Winchester, Va., Wash'n and JeiI n, 1869, 30 B. H Gr. F. DALE, JR., Philadelphia., Pa., Univ. of Penna., 1867, 72 B. H C. MOUSSEAU DES ISLETS, Princeton, N. J., Princeton, 1869, 24 B. H A. DOWSLEY, Brockville, Ontario, Univ. of Toronto, 1869, 70 B. H WVILLIAM DURANT, Albany, N. Y., Yale, 1868, 9 B. H EDWVARD P. ELCOCK, Van Wert, Ohio, Wnsh'n and Jeff'n, 1869, 49 B. H JOHN W. ELLIOTT, Cannonshurg, Pa., Washln and Jetfln, 1869, 1 B. H H. B. GAGE, Chillicothe, Ohio, Marietta., 1867, 62 B. H. JOSEPH P. GRAHAM, Holliday's Cove,W.Va., WaSh'n and Jeff'n. 1869, 54 B. H. HENRY L. GRIFFIN, Williamstown, Mass., Williams, 1868, 26 B. H ANDREW HERRON, ' Jewett, Ohio, Washln and Jeif'n, 1869, 68 B. H. DAVID JAMISON, Baltimore, Md., Canal Street ELLIS W. LAMB, Marion, Iowa, 8 B. H. CHARLES LANGLOTZ, Princeton, N. J., Saxe-Meiningen, 1853, 47 S. HENRY M. IMIATTHEWS, Portageville, N. Y., Amherst, 1869, 10 B. H ROBERT F. MCCLEAN, Gettysburg, Pa., Pennsylvania, 1868, 43 B. H C. L. JNICCIIACKEN, Kortright, N. Y., Union, 1869, 14 B. H GORDON IVIITCHELL, Farmington, Conn., Union, 1869, 3 B. H JAMES DAVID MORFAT, Wheeling, W. Va., Wash'n and Je1f'n, 1869, 54 B. H. HENRY NEILL, JR., New Brunswick, N. J., Princeton, 1868,' 30 S VVM. HT PARK, Martin'S Ferry, Ohio, Princeton, 1869, 20 B. H SAMUEL PERRY, JR., Clinton, N. J., Yale, 1868, 7 B. H JOSEPH L. POTTER, Centreville, Ind., Princeton, 1867, 15 A. S WM. C. ROMMEL, Elizabeth, N. J., Princeton, 1868, 38 B. H ISAAC S. SIMPSON, Merigomish,Pictou,N.S.Dalhousie, 1868, 40 B. S. LEWIS FRENCH STEARNS, Newark, N. J., Princeton, 1867, 76 B. H ALBERT O. TITUS, Trenton, N. J., Princeton, 1869, 20 B. H W. H. TOLIIERT, Venice, Ohio, E' Miami University, 12 B. H E. .OIARSH TURNER, Clarksburg, W. Va., Princeton, 1868, 8 W. Coll ALEXANDER H. VVEIR, New Brunswick, N. J., Rutgers, 74 B. H ALBERT WRITING, Ballston, N. Y., Union, 1869, 6 B. H JUNIOR CLASS, 38. S U M M A R Y. RESIDENT MINISTER, . . . 1 MIDDLE CLASS, . . 38 RESIDENT GRADUATES, . 2 JUNIOR CLASS, . 38 SENIOR CLASS, ...... 38 TOTAL, . . 117 las 10 REPRESENTATION. is :Q COLLEGES. EQ E-vi Eg Eg ag ai 55 ge Ss F3 MCD U10 O HO Amherst College, . . ..... ..... 3 2 2 Centre College, . . 2 1 .... . Dalhousie College, . 1 1 3 Knox College, . . 1 1 ---- - Lafayette College, . 1 2 ----- Marietta College, . . -.--- ---- - 1 Miami University, . . 1 1 Oberlin College, ..,. 1 Ohio Wesleyan University, . 1 -4--- ----. Pardee College, .... ..... 1 Pennsylvania College, . ..... ----- ----- 1 Princeton College, . . 1 15 8 9 Queenls College, .... ..... 1 2 ..-. . Queenls College, Belfast, . ..... l Rutgers College, ..., -.--- - -- 1 Saxe Meiningen, Germany, . ....- 1 Union College, ...... 3 1 3 University of Georgia, . . . .4--. 1 University of Liege, ..... ....- .,--- 1 University of New Brunswick, . -...- 1 ---- - University cf Pennsylvania, . ..... l 1 1 University of Toronto, .... ..... ..... 2 2 1 Washington College, ..... 1 ..... 1 .,-.. uf-- Washington and Jeiferson College, ..... 1 2 7 5 Williams College, ...... ..... ..... 1 2 1 Wittenberg College, ..... 1 ....- Yale College, . . 1 2 2 D705 Graduates, . . . 2 3 S T A 'r E s. California, ..... 1 1 Connecticut, . ..... 1 Delaware, . 1 --.- - Georgia, . ..... ..... . . 1 Iowa, . . ..... ,.... .... . 1 Illinois, . 1 ..... 1 .... . Indiana, . ..... ..... 1 1 Kentucky, . , 2 1 ---- - Maryland, . . ..... 1 1 Massachusetts, . ..... 2 Missouri, . . ..... ..... 2 New Jersey, . 1 6 4 8 New York, . . ..... 9 6 4 Ohio, .... ..... 3 3 5 Pennsylvania, . 1 9 9 3 Virginia., . . ..... 1 .... . 2 1Vest Virginia, . ..... 3 Wisconsin, . . 1 ---- - Belgium, . . 1 Ireland, ..,. ..... 1 1 New Brunswick, . ..... 1 .... . Nova. Scotia, .... 2 1 2 Ontario. Canada, . . , 4 4 1 Prince Eclward's Island, . ..... 1 1 11 TERMS OF ADMISSION. EVERY person applying for admission into the Seminary, must produce satis- factory written testimonials, that he possesses good natural talents, and is of a prudent and discreet deportmentg that he is in full communion With some regular church 5 and that he has passed through a regular course of Academic studyg or, wanting this, he must submit himself to an examination in regard to the branches of literature usually taught in such a course. When a student has been received under the care of a Presbytery, and has passed his examination on the studies usually pursued in College With appro- bation, a certiticate from the Presbytery declaring this fact, is received as suhi- cient to answer every requisition in regard to testimonials. When a student who has been connected with any Theological Seminary seeks admission into this, he must produce testimonials of his good standing, and 1'6glgZIT dismission, before he can be received. A knowledge of Hebrew is not essential to students entering the Junior Class, inasmuch as the rudiments of this language form part of the regular course of instruction given in the first year. But a previous acquaintance with the Written characters, and, if possible, with as much as is contained in Green's Elementary Grammar, would be of great service to beginners. 12 COURSE OF STUDY. FIRST YEAR. X Old Testament Literature: General Introductiong Hebrew fGreen's Gram- mar and Chrestomathyj. New Testament Literature: General Introduction 3 Special Introduction to the Gospels. Biblical History. Sacred Geography and Antiquities. Exegetical Theology Qselected Epistles of Paulj. Homileticsg Extemporary Speaking. S E C O N D Y E A R. Old Testament: Hebrew: Special Introduction to the Pentateuch, His- torical and Poetical Books. New Testament: Life of Christ and Exegesis of the Gospels. Didactic Theology QTheology proper, Anthropology hegunj. Church History. Theory of the Christian Ministry: Constitution of the Churchg Homiletic Criticism. THIRD YEAR. Old Testament: Hebrewg Special Introduction to the Prophets. New Tes- tament: Acts of the Apostles : Special Introduction to the Epistles. Didactic Theology fAnthropology, Soteriologyj. Church History. Church Govern- ment and Disciplineg Pastoral Careg Ordinances of Woi-ship. The regular course is completed in three years. But every facility is alforded 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 of the Seminary. FOURTH YEAR. Old Testament: Messianic Propheciesg Comparative Semitic Philology. New Testament: Special Introduction and Exegesis continued: Greek Phi- lology, With a particular consideration of the Hellenistic Dialect. Church History QExisting Denominationsj. Polemic Theology. Ecclesiology. Ec- clesiastical Law and Discipline 5 Preaching. N 13 LECTURES AND RECITATIONS. The Junior Class has five weekly exercises in Hebrew, one in Introduction to the Old Testament, one in Introduction to the New Testamentg one in Biblical History, two in the Exegesis of Paul's Epistles, and one in Homi- letics. The Middle Class has three weekly exercises in Church History, and two in each of the other departments. The Senior Class has two Weekly exercises in each department. Instruction in the Seminary is mostly given by lectures, though appropriate text-books or works suited for collateral reading are recommended in each department. THE SEVERAL DEPARTME-NTS OF INSTRUCTION. In order to convey a clearer idea of what is actually taught in the Seminary, the following more explicit statements are made respecting the instructions here given. INTRODUCTION TO THE SCRIPTURES. General Introduction to the Old and the New Testaments embraces the sub- jects of the Canon, the Original Languages of Scripture, Ancient Manuscripts and Versions, Sacred Criticism and the History and Principles of Scripture Interpretation. . Special Introduction embraces an account of each book severally, its author- ship, integrity, design and structure, together with a general statement of its contents, and a. more particular examination of the most interesting and im- portant questions relating to its criticism and interpretation. The course is intended to include at least a general survey of every book in the Bible. HEBREW. Hebrew is taught throughout the course. But the grammatical study of the language as such is conlined mainly to the irst year, in which a larger portion of time is devoted to it than to any other single branch. The Junior Class is practised not simplyin translation and parsing, but in the derivation of words, the comparison of synonyms, the relations of kindred roots and Indo-European analogies, and in converting English into Hebrew. A beginning is also made the first year in the application of the knowledge of the language to the work of exposition, which is carried out more fully in the subsequent years of the course. 14 THE NEW TESTAMENT. In the study of the New Testament an acquaintance with ordinary Greek is assumed, but careful attention is paid to the peculiarities of the Hellenistic dialect, particularly as employed by the New Testament writers. The Life of Christ is exhibited in its several periods, with a careful analysis ofthe different gospels, their mutual relations, their individual characteristics, and the har- mony of their respective narratives. The Acts of the Apostles is studied both exegetically and topically, with prominent reference to the life and labors of the Apostle Paul, and the early planting of the Christian Church. Special introduction to the various Epistles is inserted in their proper chronological place. THEOLOGY. The basis of the course of Systematic Theology is laid in the Junior year, by the instruction given in Exegetical Theology, the aim of which is to develop, by a direct exposition of his writings, thc doctrines taught by the Apostle Paul. I In the Middle and Senior years, the doctrines of theology are presented didactically, historically, and polemieally. The order of topics pursued is: The nature, forms, and sources of Theology, the being of God, His nature and attributes, the Trinity, the divinity of Christ, the Holy Spirit, thc dc- crces of God, creation, providence, miracles, the law of God, the origin, nature, and primitive state of man , the covenant with Adam , the fall, sin , imputation, original sin, inability, the covenant of grace, the person of Christ , His ofiices, the nature, necessity, perfection and extent of the atone- ment, His kingdom, His humiliation and exaltation, vocation, regenera- tion, faith, repentance, justification, sanctification, eschatology, the Sac- raments. BIBLICAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. The Junior Class is instructed in Old Testament History as it stands related to the Christian Dispensation, and the general history of the world before Christ. The study of Church History is pursued with the Middle Class from the founding of the Christian Church to the period of the Reformation. The Seniors are occupied with the period following the Reformation and extending 15 to the present time, including the history of the separate church organizations in Europe, America, and the East. The whole course is conducted by lecture and recitation upon the subject of the lecture, with constant reference to original authorities and the best books for collateral reading. Special attention is given throughout to the historical order of revelation and development of doctrine, to Christian life, and the rela- tions of the Church to the world. ECCLESIASTICAL, HOMILETIC, AND PASTORAL THEOLCGY. Sacred Rhetoric is made a study of the first year, with the help of a text- book QVinet's Homiletics, at present,j and lectures, followed by exercises in the analysis of texts, and writing of skeletons. Church Government is made a study of the second year, mostly by lectures. These embrace the nature of the Church, and the different schemes of Church polityg membership in the Church, the baptized, the full communicants 5 ohicers ofthe Church, commission, succession, and parity of Ministers, ruling Elders, in the warrant qualiications, duties and tenure of the oflice 3 Deacons, in the origin, importance, distinct and perpetual use of the oiiice g Church Courts, in their warrant, gradation, and power. Pastoral Theology is studied in the third year. A call to the ministry, the aptitudes and attainments required 5 the duties, relations, and responsibilities of the pastoral care, the Ordinances of Divine appointment in the Church, Ordinances of worship, including the Sacraments and public prayer, preaching and praise in the pastoral administration g systematic beneieence, Sze. 5 Dis- cipline, in its principles, forms of procedure, subjects, objects, Src. These and other topics connected, are treated historically, as well as discussed in the light of Scripture, and according to the standards of the Presbyterian Church. RHETORICAL EXERCISES AND SERMONIZTNG. DR. C. VV. HODGE presides at the weekly speaking of the Junior and Middle Classes, each member of which is, in his turn, expected to deliver original dis- courses, memoriier. The weekly preaching of the Senior Class, which is likewise memoriier, is under the direction of DR. MCGILL, who also has exercises with all the classes in extempore speaking, in writing sermons, and in preparing written criticisms upon the sermons of othcrs. 16 Special instruction is given in the art of elocution, with appropriate vocal exercises, by Prof. S. G. PEABODY, who is in constant attendance at the Semi- nary, and by Professors IVIARK BAILEY, of New Haven, and ROBERT KIDD, of Indiana, by whom the institution is successively visited at different periods in each session. This is without cost to the students, the expense being borne by generous friends of the Seminary. Every student is required, prior to graduation, to exhibit to the Professor of Horniletic instruction two lectures and four popular sermons, which shall be approved by him. ' OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT. During this year and next, by way of experiment, the Senior and Middle Classes will be united in the studies belonging to these departments. The sub- jects assigned to these two years, though related, are so far distinct that the order of succession is of comparative indifiercnceg and the facility of the two classes in the original languages of Scripture, is so nearly on a par as to admit of this combination being made without prejudice to either, while it is hoped that it will prove serviceable and stimulating to both, and be a useful economy of time. During the present term, accordingly, both these classes are engaged in the study of Prophecy in general and of Special Introduction to the books of the Prophets. Their Hebrew reading consists of extracts fchiefly Messianicj from the book of Isaiah. These are studied in connection with A1exander's abridged and unabridged Commentary, and Hengstenberg's Christology, with a comparison of the Vulgate and Septuagint, and a careful examination of the etymologies of words, the derivations of roots and synonyms 3 each student being allowed his option, within certain limits, as to the method of study which he shall select. In the New Testament they are engaged in the study of the Acts of the Apostles, which is read in the original and made the basis of lectures, in which not only the labors of the Apostles therein recorded, but their writings are discussed in their appropriate place in the history. Next year these classes will be occupied with the studies in those depart- ments, which, in the general plan of the course, are assigned to the second year, viz. : Special Introduction to the Pentateuch, Historical and Poetical Books, and the Life of Christ and Exegesis of the Gospels. K 17 OPTIONAL STUDIES. Hebrew is the only Oriental language which is taught in the regular course, but such students as desire it, may be instructed in Chaldee, Syriac, Arabic, or in the elements of Sanscrit. Private classes may also be formed for classical reading, Biblical exegesis, or other subjects collateral to the course. On application to the Professors of the College, students can have the privi- lege of attending lectures in that institution. Instruction in the French and German languages can be obtained from com- petent teachers at the students' expense. RELIGIOUS EXERCISES. Daily prayers, which every student is expected to attend, are conducted in the morning by members of the Senior Class, and in the evening by the Pro- fessors. On Sabbath morning the Professors preach in rotation in the Seminary Chapel. In the afternoon a Conference is held in the Oratory, at which the Professors conduct the discourse on a subject previously announced, and the students conduct the devotional exercises. Missionary meetings are held every Sabbath evening among the students. The concert of prayer on the iirst Monday of each month is under the direc- tion of the Professors. Various other meetings for devotion or mutual exhortation are maintained either by the students as a body, or by each class separately, by the graduates of the several Colleges, etc., etc. Opportunities for active usefulness and observation of pastoral life, are afforded in the churches of Princeton and its vicinity, there being nearly twenty Presbyterian Churches, besides those of other denominations, Within some ten miles of the Seminary. LIBRARY. The elegant library edifice is the gift of James Lenox, LL.D., of New York. It now contains upwards of twenty-one thousand volumes, chieiiy theological, including, in addition to many rare and costly works, the large and unique col- 18 leetion of pamphlets presented by the Rev. Dr. Sprague, and the valuable library of Dr. Addison Alexander, the gift of Messrs. R. L. and A. Stuart. The library has, from the generosity of the last-named gentlemen, a fund of ten thousand dollars, whose annual proceeds are devoted to its maintenance and increase. It is open two hours of every weekday for reading and consul- tation, and books may be drawn from it by students three days in the week. Text-books may be kept out during the entire term. Students also have the privilege of using the library of the College. The reading-room is under the management of the Alexander Society, and is well supplied with the leading newspapers and periodicals. Students are admitted on the payment of a small annual fee. ROOMS, ETC. The commodious buildings of the Seminary afford ample accommodations For students. The rooms, both in the original ediiiee and in B1'own Hall, are furnished with a bedstead, chairs, table, bookcase, and elothespress. Wllatevei' may be needed or desired beyond this must be supplied by the students them- selves. Complete arrangements are made on the spacious grounds of the Seminary for Gymnastic exercises, according to the most approved methods for sedentary men. EXPENSES. There is no charge for tuition or room-rent. The only fees required of students are 517510 for the general expense fund, to pay the cost of warming and lighting the public rooms, the attendance of servants, etc., and HB1 for the use of the library. Board is furnished at the refeetory for S154 per week, and in private families for 35. Or the students may, at their discretion, form themselves into clubs, and vary the cost at their pleasure. Fuel costs from tlS8 to S515 per annum, and washing 3231.50 per month. Total of necessary expenses for the Seminary year from 5175 to 35200. These prices are nearly double what they were before the war, and it is hoped they may soon be reduced. Books can be bought at a liberal discount, and many class-books are provided in the library. Gaslight may be had in the Seminary at the option ofthe student.- 19 REPORTS TO PRESBYTERIES., Annual reports are sent to Presbyteries of the attendance upon the exercises ofthe Seminary of the students under their care. EXAMINATION. The next annual examination will begin on Thursday, April 21st, and be continued until the following Tuesday. The Committee of Examination, ap- pointed by the Board of Directors, for the present session, consists of Rev. W. E. Schenck, D.D., Rev. J. E. Rockwell, D.D., Rev. John Hall, D.D., Rev. E. R. Craven, D.D., Rev. W. M. Paxton, D.D., Hon. George Sharswood, LL.D., and Henry Day, Esq., with their alternates, Rev. Geo. W. Musgrave, D.D., Rev, W. B. Sprague, D.D., Rev R. Hamill, D.D., Rev. J. M. Dickey, D.D., Rev. J. Thompson, D.D , R. Carter, Esq., and E. B. Fuller, Esq. With the View of securing greater thoroughness and a fairer test of individual scholarship, the customary oral examination will this year be preceded by one conducted in writing, the papers prepared by the students to be submitted to the Committee of the Directors for their inspection and judgment. The examination is public, and the presence of visitors, particularly from Presbyteries having students under their care, will be welcomed. Students who are absent from the examination of their own class, or who fail to Ifass this test in a satisfactory manner, must submit to an examination with the corresponding class in a subsequent year. THE ACADEMICAL YEAR Opens on the first Thursday of September, and closes on the last WVednesday of April. The usual certificates will be conferred on the next graduating class on Tues- day, April 26th, in the presence of the Board of Directors, when the students will be dismissed with an address by Rev. W. E. Schenek, D.D. The annual sermon, at the close of the session, will be preached by Rev. J. E. Rockwell, D.D., or by his alternate, Rev. W. B. Sprague, D.D. The Address before the Religious Contribution Society, will be delivered on Thursday evening, April Qlst.