Princeton Theological Seminary - Yearbook (Princeton, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 21 of the 1872 volume:

CATALOGUE T OF THE A- CFFICERSLAND STUDENTS OF TH IS THEQLOUGIQAL SEMINARY - . OF THE v PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, A 1 1 Erincetnn, gain gcrsey. i87iX72, NTC, 01N 187 X u is SINE .J .gixb QPCZXQL 5 , 7 r 'w i Tw '. -4' ,Y f la w IT , My , . , K N Q s . .N X CAXTON PRESS OF SHE L PLULADELPIIIA. PMAN fa co, .-'A-W.-, BOARD OF DIRECTORS. -oo moo- WVILLIAM D. SNODGRASS, D.D., P.-eszfzmf, . ,. GEO. W. MUSGRAVE, D.D., LL.D.,1si Vice-P.-as , JOHN O. BAOKUS, D.D., 2d Vice-President, . . . TVILLIAM E. SOHENOK, D.D., Secretary, . . GARDINER SPRING, D.D., LL. HENRY A. BOARDMAN, D.D., JOSEPH MCELROY, D.D., . . ROBERT CARTER, ESQ., . JOHN M. DICKEY, D.D., . . .JOHN MAOLEAN, D.D., LL.D., GEORGE SHARSVVOOD, LLQD., WVILLIAM B. SPRAGUE, D.D., XVILLIAM O. OATTELL, D.D., J. EDSON ROOKWELL, D.D., JOHN THOMSON, D.D., . . E. R. ORAVEN, D.D., E. R. FULLER, ESQ., . HENRY DAY: ESQ., . . . JAMES DONALDSON, ESQ., . WM. M. IRAKTON, D.D., . . ROBERT DAVIDSON, D.D., . JOHN HALL, D.D., . . .- ROBERT HAMILL, D.D., . SAMUEL MILLER, D.D., . . JAMES MCOOSH, D.D., LLD., .JOSEPH T. SMITH, D D., . LEVI E. STONE, ESQ., . GEORGE JUNKIN, ESQ., . .JOHN K. FINDLAY, ESQ., . THOMAS O. M. EATON, D-, GOSHEN, N. Y. PHILADELPHIA. BALTIMORE, MD. PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. PRINCETON, N. J PHILADELPHIA. FLUSHING, N. Y. EASTON, PA. BROOKLYN, N. Y NEW YORK. N'EWVARK, N. J. ELIZABETH, N. J N EW XVORK. NEW YORK. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. NEW -YORK.. - BOALSBURG, PA. MOUNT HOLLY, N J PRINCETON, N. J BALTIMORE, MD. ORANGE, N. J. PHILADEITIIIA. PIIILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. lwpgqmi HENRY W. GREEN, LL.D, P1-esideni, . . . JAMES M MAODONALD, D.D., Vice-P,-esidwf, GEORGE HALE, D.D , Secretary, ...... JAMES LENOX, LLD., . . . REUBEN VAN PELT, ESQ., . ROBERT L. STUART, ESQ., . JOHN P. HAGEMAN, ESQ., . JOHN O. GREEN, ESQ., . . . SAMUEL H. PENNINGTON, M.D., . . DANIEL PRICE, ESQ., . . . JOHN HALL, D.D., .... LYMAN H. ATWATER, D D., SAMUEL M. HAMILL, D.D., . EDYVARD W. SCUDDER, ESQ., ROBERT L. KENNEDY, ESQ., SAMUEL D. ALEXANDER, D.D A. GOSMAN, D.D., .... . JAMES O. MURRAY, D.D., . J. D. VERMILYE, ESQ., . . . REV. MATTHEWV NEYVKIRK, WILLIAM A. PORTER, ESQ, TRENTON, N. J. PRINCETON, N. J. PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. ELIZABETH, N. J. NEW YORK. PRINCETON, N. J. NEW YORK. NEXVARK, N. J. NVEXVARK, N. J. TRENTON, N. J. PRINCETON, N. J. LAVVRENCEVILLE, N TRENTON, N. J. NEW YORK. NEW YORK. LAXVRENCEVILLE, N NEW YORK. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. PHILADELPHIA. GEORGE T. OLMSTED, ESQ., Tv'easurer. -Q 5 FACULTY. 190x007 CHARLES HODGE, D D., LL.D. l PROFESSOR OF EXEGETICAL, DIDACTIC, AND POLEMIC THEOLOGY. ALEXANDER T. MCGILL, DD., LL.D,, PROFESSOR OF ECCLESIASTICAL, HOMILETIC, AND PASTORAL THEOLOGY WILLIAM HENRY GREEN, D.D., PROFESSOR OF ORIENTAL AND OLD TESTAMENT' LITERATURE. JAMES C. MOFFAT, D.D., HELENA PROFESSOR OF CHURCH HISTORY. CASPAR NVISTAR HODGE, DD PROFESSOR OF NEXV 'TESTAMENT LITERATURE AND BIB CHARLES A. AIKEN, D.D., PROFESSOR OF CHRISTIAN E'ru1cs AND APOLOG ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER. 7 LICAL GREEK I-ITTCS. 6 GRADUATE STUDEN TS. Name. J. M. FRENCH, C. BENQ GRIQGORY, JAMES F. IWLCURDY, DONALD MCGREGOR, IVIALCOLM MCMARTLN, EDKVARD P. RANKIN, EDXVARD HYDE ROBIEINS, ..,,om:-,o,.,.. Residence. Serzzimwy. Pittsburg, Pa., Xenia, Phimdelpluizm, Pin., Princeton, Ghmlmlu, N. B., ' Albany, N. Y., 'L New York, Princeton, N. J., ' 1 Ba1t.imore, Md., RESIDENT DIINISTER, JOHN J. Tuo11PsoN, Goshen, N.Y., 27 B. S. Gfrudualetl. 1871, 1870, 1571, 1871, 1871, 1868, 1871, Rom n 54 B. 61 B. 17 S. 18 B. 77 B. 22 S. 62 B. B. H.-Brown Hall. S.-Seminary. A, B, or G,-S. The number of the room in the Sen1inzLry. 7 Name. ' D. K. CAMPBELL, JAMES P. COLFELT, LAWVRENCE M. GOLEELT, GERALD F. DALE, JR., A. DOXVSLEY, WILLIAM DURANT, EDWARD P. ELCOCK, JOHN NV. ELLIOTT, .I AMES FRASER, JOSEPH P. GRAHAM, .ANDREXV HERRON, ELLIS XV. LAMB, CHARLES LANGEOTZ, DAVID DIAGILL, Roisnm' F. MOCLEAN, U. L. IWICCRACKEN, GORDON IVIITCHELL, Tnos.CHALM1-ms NLURRAY, HENRY NE1LL, Jn., JOSEPH L. POTTER, NVILLIAINI G. ROMMELL, EDWARD S. Scorr, IsAAc S. SIMPSON, ALBERT U. T1'rUS,. STUDENTS. 1o,oKO0 S E N I O R C L A S S. Ifcsidance. College. Graduated. Noni Glasgow, N. Scotia., Dalhousie, 1869, VVincliester, Va., YVaLsh'n and .TefF'n, Winchester, Va., NVzLsh'n and Jeff'n, 1869, lfhiladelpliia, Pu., University of Pa., 1867, Brockville, Cmmda, University of Toronto, 1869, Albany, N. Y., Yale, 1868, Van Vifert, Ohio, Q 1Vu.sl1'n and .Te11 n, 1869, Cznmonsburg, PE., Wa.sh'n and .Iefi n, 1869, Barrie, Canada, Knox, 1869, Hollidziyls Oove,W.Va., XV:J.sh'n and Jeifln, 1869, Iewett, Ohio, E WfLsh'n and .TeiT'n, 1869, Marion, Iowa, Princeton, N. J., , Saxe-M einingen, 1853, Dundroil, Irelzinrl., Queen's Un., Ireland, 1868, Gettysburg, Pa., Pennsylvania., 1868, Kortright, N. Y., Union, 1869, Farmington, Conn., Union, 1869, Elizabeth, N. J., Nlfillianis, 1869, New Brunswick, N. J., Princeton, 1868. College Hill, Ohio, Princeton, 1867, Elizabeth, N. J., Princeton, 1868, Oineinimti, Ohio, Miami University, 1870, Merigoxnisli, Pictou,N.S., Dalhousie, 1868, Trenton, N. J., Princeton, 1869, SENIOR CLASS, 24. Room 41 B. H 30 B. H 30 B. H 73 B. H 11 B. H 59 B. H 49 B. H 66 B. H 43 A. b 53 B. H 65 B. H 71 B, H S. 17 S. 27 B. H 36 B, H 58 B. H 41 S. 30 S. 15 A. D 23 E. Q 27 A. b 29 A. S 17 B. H Name. CHARLES T. ANDERSON, CHARLES H. ASAY, C. W. BACRIIS, NORDIAN 'XVHITE CARY, DAVID W. OASSAT, JOHN M. CROSS, D. M. DAVENPORT, IAS. BICDONALD DENTON, JOHN DIXON, WILLIAM L. FINDLEY, J. QUINCX' A. FULLERTON, WVILTAAM GIERIMILL, A. GLENDENNING, EDWARD P. HAWES, YVILLIAM J. HIENDERSON, BEN. G. I'l.ENRY, GIGORGE E. JONES, JAMES G. K. BICCLURE, Joi-I N MOOOLL, J. HALL DICILVAINE, J. YVILLIAM MCILVA EDWARD IWCKEE, THOMAS B. MCLEOD, L. G. MAONEILL, FREDERIC W. IVIARCH, WM. IIAMILTON DIILLER., THOMAS PARRY, JOHN F. PATTERSON, IN, JOHN ELLSAVORTH PETERS, .TOHN REID, WM. HENRY RHOBERTS, JAMES ROSEOROUGH, ARCH,D ALEX. SOIIENOK, XVILLIAM A. SMIOK, TIORACE C. STANTON, JAMES W. STEXVART, THOMAS D. SUPLEE, ASEER BROXVN TEMPLE, EDNVARD VINCENT, VVILLIAM B. WALLER, GEORGE K. NVARD, RICHARD B. XVI-LESTER, A.Ll3ER.'l' NVIIITING, R.OllEl'LT G. VVILLIAMS, CHARLES WOOD, J. B. XVOODXVARD, JAMES H. NVRIGHT, 8 MIDDLE C L'c8iflvm'e. Liberty Corner, N. J., Recklesstown, N. J., Schenectady, N. Y., Philadelphia, Pa., Hunterstown, Pa., Baltimore, Md., Mendham, N. J., Janiaica., L. I., Indianapolis, Ind., New NVilInington, Louisville, Ky., Milroy, Pa., Woodstock, Ontario, Oakdale, Pa., Slielocta, Pa., Sl1a.rpsbnrg, Pa., Fannettsbiilgg, Pa., Albany, N. Y., Liinehouse, Ont., Gan Newark. N. J., Baltimore, Md., West Kortriglit, Ireland, Prince Edwardls Island, Philudelpl1ia, Pa., Philadelphia, Pa., Beaver's Dam, NVis., Clifton, Ohio, Newark, N. J., New York, VVashington, D. O.,' York Co., N. Brunsw'k, Philadelphia, Pit., Bushnell, Ill., Schenectady, N. Y., Greenville, Pa., W'est Philadelphia, Pa., Princeton, N. J., Orono, Ontario, Xvashington, D. O., Rochester, N. Y., Mztuch Uhunk, Pa., Ballston, N. Y., Festiniog, Vlfales, Mount Kiseo, N. Y.. La Fayette, N. Y., Airville, Pa., Pa., 'Q LASS. Collcyu. Princeton, Princeton, Union, Yale, Pennsylvania, Princeton, Prince ton, New York University, NVestu1inster, Princeton, Lafayette, Hanover, Ind Princeton, Princeton, Princeton, Lafayette, Yale, Toronto University, Princeton, Princeton, Union, Princeton, Edinburgh Univers Amherst, Princeton, Princeton, Pa, -. ity. Princeton, New York University, City of New York, University Of N. B., Princeton, Pardee, Union, Westminster, Pa., Princeton, Princeton, Know, Princeton, Princeton, Princeton, Union, Princeton, Haverford, Lafayette, MIDDLE CLASS, 48. GI' aclmzic' 1869, 1870, 1870, 1870, 1870, 1867, 1870, 1870, 1864, 1869, 1870, 1870, 1870, 1870, 1870, 1869, 1870, 1870, 1866, 1870, 1869, 1870, 1867, 1867, 1870, 1870, 1870, 1870, 1863, 1869, 1869, 1870, 1867, 1869, 1870, 1870, 1869, 1880, 1800, 1860, 1870, 1870, 1870, cl. Room. 13 B. H. 42 S. 57 B. H. 35 B. I-1. 47 B. H. D. B. H. 43 S. 15 B. H. 26 A. S. 29 B. H. 9 B. H. 39 B. H. 39 S. 33 B. H. 25 S. 74 B. H. 55 B. H. 75 B. H. 18 A. S. 67 B. H. 63 B. H. 19 B. H. 68 B. H. 31 B. H. C. B. H. 76 B. H. 29 S. 50 B. H. 28 S. 5 B. H. Willn-rspuon Su-cer. 40 S. 43 B. H. 15 B. S. 45 B. H. 42 B. H. 14 B. H. Frinfcctofn. 41 G. S. 43 B. H. 37 B. H. bl B. H. 21 B. H. 44 S. 37 B. H. 6 B. H. 39 B. H. 9 f' '-'M Name. GEORGE AINSLIE, ROBERT BAREOUR, ROBERT J. BEATTIE, JAMES D. CALDWELL, W. W. CURRY, HERBERT JAMES GUSII, J. FRANK EIAMILTON, ALEXANDER HENRY, JR., YVILLIAM J. HOLLAND, JOSEPH T. KELLY, WILLIAM EDGAR DTACK, AL. BRAINERD MARSHALL, E. I-L IVIATEER, LEXVIS HZENRY IVIAYERS, JOSIAII MCCLAIN, JOHNSTON MOGAUOEEY, D. Ross MOORE, SAMUEL M. PERRY, JOHN POLLOOK, LYMAN FISK RAND, WILLIAM B. JOHN J. RICHARDS, Tnos. LOVE SPRINGER, XVILLIAM STUART, NVILLIAM R. TERRETT, ALEX. G. VAN CLEVE, D. J. WALLER, JR., ANDREW XVATSON, JAMES N. XVEST, HUOII P. XVILSON, GEORGE C. XVEISLEY, J U N I O R Residence. Delhi, N. Y., New York City, CLASS. Barrie, Ontario, Can., Elizabeth, Pa., Youngstown, Ohio, Clarksville, N. .T., Brownsville, Ohio, Germantown, Pa., Hope, Indiana, Wasliiiigton, D. C. Bowerston, Ohio, Echo, Pa., 7 Yellow Springs, Pa., Millersburg, Ohio, Allendale, Ill., Dayton, Pa., Covington, Ohio, Cool Spring, Del., Lawrenceville, Pa., Keene, N. H., Pliiladelpliia, Pa., Picton, Nova Scotia, Loveville, Del., Carrickfcrgus, Irel SlliLI'Ol1, Conn., Trenton, N. J., Bloomsburg, Pa., Williams, Ontario, Louisville, Ky , Edinburgh, Ohio, Baltimore, Md., and 1 Collqqe. G1 Union, Columbia, Knox, Princeton, XVestminster, London University, Ohio Wesleyan Un., PrincetoI1, Amherst, Princeton, Princeton, Princeton, P1'll'1CGtO11, Princeton, Princeton, Princeton, Miami University, P1'lDO9tO1l, Lafayette, Oberlin, Lafayette, Dalhousie, Lafayette, Qneen's University, NVillian1s, Princeton, Lafayette, Queens, Canada, Univ'ty of Georgia, Princeton, Princeton, JUNIOR OLASS, 81. -aduated. Room. 1884, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1870, 1880, 1870, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1871, 1870, 1871, 1870, 1871, 1871, 1870, 1881, 1843, 1871, 1870, 12 B. II. 46 B. I-I. 34 O. S. 19 0. S. 48 B. H. 34 A. O. S. 20 B. H. 56 B. H. 34 B. H. 26 B. H. 38. O. s. 21 O. S. 8 B. H. 25 B. TI. 23 B. H. 22 B. H. 9 B. H. 3 B. H. 24 B. H. 14 O. S. 7 B. H. 32 O. S. 28 B. Ii. 62 B. H. 33 O. S. 2 B. H. 32 B. H. 52 B. H. D1188 C017I1brt's 26 O. S. 72 B, H. 10 SUMMARY. .31 Graduate Students.. . . . . 8 Senior Class ....... Middle Class. .... Junior Class . ..,. , .. 24 .. 47 .. 31 Total 110 -wwwP- REPRESENTATION. COLLEGES Amherst . ,. ........,,,.................. 2 Queen's qCan:1.da,5.. . . .. College of the City of New York ........ 1 Queen's flrelandp .. , Columbia ...............,............ 1 Snxe-Meiningen .....,....,....... Dalhousie ..... 3 Union ......... 1 ..............,... Hanover ..... 1 , University of the City of New York Huverlord ,.... 1 University of Edinburgh ......... Knox ............... 3 University of Georgia ........ ., Lafayette ..,......... 7 University of New Brunswickn.. London University ..... 1 Universityof Pennsy1vzmia...,. Miruni University ........ 2 University of Toronto ...... Oberlin .......,........ ,...... . . . 1 Watsliingtoii and Jefferson . Ohio Wesleyan University ..... . .. 1 Westiniiistei' .....1.,..... Pardee ..................,.... 1 Williams .... Pennsylvania ..... 2 Yale .......... P1'ir1c0t011 .---... ,..,. 3 7 Not Graduates .. . STATES Connecticut .......... 2 New York.-. Dela.ware ...........,... 2 Ohio .,......, District of Columbia ,.... 3 Pennsylvania Illinois ................. 2 Virginia, ,..... Indiana. ..... 2 NVest Virginia, .... Iown, ,,...... 1 Wisconsin ........... Kentucky ....... 2 Dominion of Ca,na.da..... Mn.ryla.nd ...,,.... .. . 4 Ireland ....,............. New Hmnpsllire .... New Jersey ..... Prince EdWa1'd's Island ..... ....1 ,X ft - ll X fe ,S V.. ,TERMS OF ADMISSION. lo-ojzwzlooi 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 deportnientg that he is 'in full communion with some regular church, and that he has passed through a regular course ot' Academic study, 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 certincate from the Prcsbytcry declaring this fact, is received as suf- ficient to answer every requisition in regard to testimonials. YVhen a. student who has been connected with any Theological Seminary seeks admission into this, he must produce testimonials of his good standing, and regular dismission, before he can be received. ' A knowledge of Hebrew is not essential to students entering they Junior Class, inasmuch as the rudiments ot' this language form part of the regular course of instruction given in the lirst year. But a previous acquaintance with the written characters, and, if possible, with as much as is contained in Greenfs Elementary Gr1'2'LD11'1ltl41', would be of great service to beginners. , Messrs. Robert Carter S5 Brothers, of New York, will, at the beginning of the next term, present tothe entering student who shall pass the best exami- nation in the Elementary Grammar and the Reading Lessons which it contains, the following valuable works, viz. : Haldane on Romans, Hodge on Ephesians, Hodge on Corinthians, Hodgels Essays and Reviews, A. A. Hodge's Outlines of Theology, Horne's Introduction to the Scriptures, Jacobus on Genesis, Jacobus on the Gospels, Jacobus on Acts, Kittols Bib-le Illustrations, Poel's Annotations on the Bible, or in lieu of these any other books, which the student may him- self select from their publications, to the value of 350, And the second and third in merit, shall likewise be presented with 310 worth of books selected from their publications. Any who may choose to compete for these volumes must appear For exami- nation on the second day ol' the session, Friday, September G, 1872. 12 COURSE OF STUDY. FIRST YEAR. Old Testament Literature: General Introduction: Hebrew fGreen's Gram- mar and Chrestomathyj. New Testament Literature: General Introduction: Special Introduction to the Gospels. Biblical History. Sacred Geography and Antiquities. Exegetical Theology Qselected Epistles of Paulj. Homileticsg Extemporary Speaking. SECOND YEAR. Old Testament: Hebrew: Special Introduction to the Pentateuch, Historical and Poetical Books. New Testament: Life of Christ and Exegesis of the Gos- pels. Didactic Theology QTheology proper, Anthropology begunj. Church History. ,Theory of the Christian Ministryg Constitution of the Churchg Homiletic Criticism. Christian Ethics and Apologetics. THIRD YEAR. Old Testament: Hebrew: Special Introduction to the Prophets. New Tes- tament: Acts of the Apostlesg Special Introduction to the Epistles. Didactic Theology QAnthropology, Soteriologyj. Church History. Church Govern- ment ancl Disciplineg Pastoral Careg Ordinances of WVorship. Christian Ethics and Apologetics. The regular course is completed in three years. But every facility is afilwrded to such as desire to remain for a longer period with a view to the further prose- cution of their studies. And the following post-graduate course has been added to the instructions of the Seminary. I FOURTH YEAR. Old Testament: Messianic Propheciesg Comparative Semitic Philology. New Testament: Special Introduction and Exegesis continuedg Greek Phi- lology, with a particular consideration of the Hellenistic Dialect. Church History QExisting Denominationsj. Polemic Theology. Ecclesiology. Ec- clesiastical Law and Discipline: Preaching. . 13 LECTURES AND RECITATIONS. The Junior Class has six weekly exercises in Hebrewg one in Introduction 'to HtheQ,O-ld Testamentg one in Introduction to the New Tcstamentg one in Biblical History, two in the Exegesis of Pauls 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 DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION. In order to convey a clearer idea of what is actually taught in the Seminary, thc 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 confined mainly to the Hrst year, in which a larger portion of time is devoted to it than to any other single branch. The Junior Class is practiced not simply in 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. 1 4 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 Hellenisiiif dialect, particularly as employed by the New Testament writers. The Life of Christ is exhibited in its several periods, with a careful analysis of the 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. THEOLCGY. The basis of the course of Systematic Theology is laid in the Junior year, by the instruction given in Exegctical Theology, the aim of which is to develop, by a direct exposition of his writings, the doctrines taught by the Apostle Paul. In the Middle and Senior years, the doctrines of theology are presented didac- tically, historically, and polemically. 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, the decrees 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 offices, the nature, necessity, perfection and extent of the atonement, His kingdom, His humiliation and exaltation , vocation , regeneration, faith , repentance, justification, sanctification, eschatology, the Sacraments. f BIBLICAL AND ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY. The Junior Class is instructed in Old Testament History as it stands related to the Christian Tlispensation, 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 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 -1., 15 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. . ,Q , A ECCLESIASTICAL, HOMILETIC, AND PASTORAL THEOLOGY. Sacred Rhetoric is made a study of the H1-st year, with the help of a text- book QVinet's Homiletics, at present,j and lectures, followed by exercises in the analysis oftexts, 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 polity, membership in the Church 3 the baptized, the full communicants, oiiicers of the Church 3 commission, succession, and parity of Ministersg ruling Elders, in the warrant, qualifications, duties, and tenure of the office 5 Deacons, in the origin, importance, distinct and perpetual use of the oiiiceg Church Courts, in their warrant, gradation, and power. Pastoral Theology is studied in the third year. A call to the ministry 5 the aptitudes and attainments required, the duties, relations, and responsibilities of tl1e pastoral careg the Ordinances of Divine appointment in the Churchg Ordinances of Worship, including the Sacraments and public prayer, preaching and praise in the pastoral administration, systematic beneficence, keg Dis- cipline, in its principles, forms of procedure, subjects, objects, Sze. 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. CHRISTIAINI ETHICS AND APOLOGETICS. This department, which Was instituted by the Directors at their annual meet- ing in 1871, is, as yet, only partially developed. The course this year includes a brief series of introductory lectures on Re- ligion and Religions in generalg their Phenomenology, Psychology, Relations to Morality, Criteria, Svc., a resume of the Christian Evidences as ordinarily presented, and a series of lectures on the historical nature of Christianity and its authenticating documents. , It is proposed to add next year an Ethical course, discussing Christian Ethics theoretically, historically, and in their living connection with various branches of Social Science, together with the moral and practical relations of Chris- tianity to civilization, thus illustrating and vindicating Christianity on its ethical side. ' I It is designed subsequently to treat in a similar way the relations of Chris- tianity- to natural and speculative science? 16 RHETORICAL EXERCISES AND SERMONIZING. DR. C. W. HODGE presides at the weekly speaking of the Junior and Middle Classes, each member of which is, in his turn, expected to deliver origilpalsdiiifk courses, memorirfer. The weekly preaching of the Senior Class, which is likewise memoriter, is under the direction of DR. BICGILL, who also has exercises with all the classes in eztempore speaking, in writing sermons, and in preparing written criticisms upon the sermons of others. I 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 MARK 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 expenses being borne by generous friends of the Seminary. Every student is required, prior to graduation, to exhibit to the Professor of Homiletic instruction two lectures and four popular sermons, which shall bc approved by him. OLD AND NEWV TESTAMENT. The Senior and Middle Classes are united in the studies belonging to these departments. The subjects assigned to these two years, though related, are so far distinct that the order of succession is of comparative indifference, and the facil- ity 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, whilcit 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 is in Habakkuk and Zechariah. These are studied in connection with Kcil's, Henderson's, and Maurer's Com- mentaries and Hengstenberg's Christology, with a comparison of the Vulgatc and Septuagintg 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 departments which, in the general plan of the course, are assigned to the second year, viz. : 17 Special Introduction to the Pentateuch, Historical and Poetieal Books, and the Life of Christ and Exegesis of the Gospels. P OPTIONAL srniorns. e rew 's ie n rien a :uiG'uafre W lie 1 is auv' ' in ie refru ar course- Hb 1tlolO tllgg ll tght tl ,gl , but such students as desire it ina be instructed in Chaldee S riac Arabic or 7 2 y 7 7 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 student's 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 Professors. On Sabbath morning the Professors preach in rotation in the Seminary Chapel. In the afternoon a conference is held in the O1-atory, 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 lirst Monday of each month is under the direction 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, Src., Sze. 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 denoniinations, within seine 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, chiefly theological, including, in addition to many rare and costly works, the large and unique 18 collection 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 frnaifrrteneinrgk' iq, 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 aiford ample accommodations for students. The rooms, both in the original edifice and in Brown Hall, are furnished with a bed, bedstead, bureau, washstand, chairs, table, bookcase, and clothespress. 'Whatever may be needed or desired beyond this must be sup- plied by the students themselves. Complete arrangements arc 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 310 for the general expense fund, to pay the cost of warming and lighting the public rooms, the attendance of servants, Svc., and 31 for the use of the library. I Board is furnished at the refcctory for HB4 per week, and in private families for 355 or the students may, at their discretion, form themselves into clubs and vary the cost at their pleasure. ' Fuel costs from S98 to 5515 per annum, and washing, 551.50 per month. Total of necessary expenses for the Seminary year from S5175 to 3200. 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. E Gaslight may be had in the Seminary at the option of the student. 19 REPORTS TO PRESBYTERIES. f::f 'JWnniL1ah-r.epo1',ts are sent to Presbyteries of the attendance upon the exercises of the Seminary of the Students under their care. l EXAMINATION. l The next annual examination will begin on Thursday, April 18th, and be , continued until the following Tuesday. The Committee of Examination, ap- ! pointed by the Board of Directors, for the present session, consists of-P1'inc'i- ' pals: Rev. Henry A. Boardman, D.D., Rev. John Maclean, D.D., Rev. J. Edson Rockwell, D.D., Rev. E. R. Craven, D.D., Rev. TVilliam C. Cattell, D.D., Rev. Willian1 B. Sprague, D.D., Robert Carter, Esq., Henry Day, Esq., George Sharswood, LL.D. ALte1'nates.- Rev. J. C. Backus, D.D., Rev. Samuel Miller, D.D., Rev. Williani E. Schenek, D.D., Rev. Geo. VV. Musgrave, D.D., Rev. Williain D. Snodgrass, D.D., Rev. John N. Dickey, D.D., E. B. Fuller, X Esq., T. C. M. Baton, Esq., and George Junkin, Esq. The examination is public, and the presence of visitors, particularly from l Presbyteries having students under their care, will be welcomed. , Students who are absent from the examination of their own class, or who fail i to pass this test in a satisfactory manner, must submit to an examination with the corresponding class in a subsequent year. v 4 I I THE ACADEMICAL YEAR Opens on the first Thursday of September, and closes on the last Wecliiesday of April. The usual certificates will be conferred on the next graduating class on Tues- l day, April 23d, in the presence of the Board of Directors, when the students l will be dismissed with an address by Rev. Henry A. Boardman, D.D., or, in case of his absence, Rev. John C. Backus, D.D. The annual sermon, at the close of the session, will- be preached by Rev. E. R. Craven, D.D., or by his alternate, Rev. J. E. Rockwell, D.D. The Address before the Religious Contribution Society, will be delivered on Thursday evening, April 18th, by Rev. Williain Adams, D.D., of New York City.