1917-1918 Academic Catalog

DESCRIPTION OF COLLEGIATE AND NORMAL STUDIES . Not all these courses are given every year, some being given every second or third year, according to the demand for them. At some time in his course each student is thus given an opportunity to elect any of these courses that he desires and for which he is fitted. ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATING PROFESSOR ALL£N 1. PRINCIPLES OF ARGUMENTATION-The nature of argu– mentation, analysis, evidence and persuasion are considered. Em– phasis is Jaid upon brief-drawing. The text-book is Ketcham's. Required. Three hours a week, one semester. 2. THE ART OF DEBATE-The purpose of this course is to train students in the corre.:t and vigorous oral presentation of ideas. The text-book is Ketcham's. Required. Three hours a week, one semester. ASTRONOMY 3. GENERAL ASTRONOMY-The course is descriptive, and deals with the planets and their movements, the sun, meteors, comets, and other heavenly bodies. The text-book is Comstock's. Elective. Three hours a week, one semester. BIBLE PROFESSOR ALLEN 4. OLD TESTAMENT-Patriarchal and Hebrew history, poetry and prophecy are the subiects of study. The text-books are the Bible and Steele's Outlines. Elective. Three hours a week, first semester. 4. NEW TESTAMENT-The life of Christ, and the propagation of the Gospel are studied. The text.books are the Bible and Steele's Outlines. Elective. Three hours a week, second semester. 5. BIBLE HISTORY-The purpose of this study is- to enable students of the Bible to grasp the whole course of history which it con• tains both in its outlines and in its details and to indicate and apply the great lessons which the history teaches. The text•books are the Bible and Blaikie's Manual of Bible History. Elective. Three hours a week, first semester. 6. THE PSALMS-A study of the Psalms is made from the criti• cal, historical, literary, ethical and religious standpoints. The text– book is the New Century Bible. Elective. Three hours a week, one semester. 7. LIFE OF CHRIST-This course aims at a clear conception and appreciation of the life, mission work and teachings of Jesus Christ. -32-