1918-1919 Academic Catalog

THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY RELIGIOUS EXERCISES Students are expected to be regular in their attendance at daily chapel exercises, to become members of the Y. M. C. A., and to attend all other religious services of the College and Seminary. The Day of Prayer for Educational Institutions is observed on the second Friday of February. Class exercises are opened with prayer by the instructor in charge. PREACH ING EXERCISES Each student is required to preach regularly on assigned texts before the Faculty and students. EXAM INAT IONS Written examinations are given in all three-hour courses at the end of each semester, and an oral examination before the Board of Superintendents is given in all one- and two– hour courses. FEES There are no fees for matriculation or tuition in the regular seminary course. but a fee of five dollars is charged for the diploma of graduation. Students for the ministry under the care of presbyteries in the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian church are also exempt from tuition fees in the College, but must pay a contingent fee of five dollars per semester. EXPENSES The cost of living is very low. It is the same as for students in the College. See page 23. STUDENT AID Students needing financial assistance can obtain the same from the Lamb Fund, upon recommendation of the proper au - . thorities, by complying with the conditions stipulated in the donation · of that fund. COURSES OF STUDY Three courses of study are offered in the Theological Sem– inary, as follows: 1. A regular Seminary course of three years, designed to fit young men for the gospel ministry, and leading to a diploma of graduation. 47