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A40. Messianic Prophecy.-A study in chronological order of the Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament; together with a brief discussion of the principal topics connected with the subject of prophecy; the relation of each particular prophecy to all others in the series, and to its New Testament fulfilment.

Mj. Spring Quarter, 1906
PROFESSOR PRICE

A42. Hebrew Philosophy and Ethics.—A study of the
contents of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and
the later Psalms, including a study of Hẹ-
brew Philosophy in general taking up (a) its
history (canonical; post-canonical), forms, and
contents; (b) its relation to the philosophy of
other nations; (c) its relation to the Hebrew
Law; (d) its relation to Hebrew Prophecy; (e)
its teachers compared with the prophets; (f) its
general scope and importance. [This course is
open only to those who are able to read Hebrew
fluently.]

Mj. Winter Quarter, 1906
PROFESSOR W. R. HARPER

A48. The Form and Contents of Early Old Testament Traditions.-(1) A study of the several documents of which the Hexateuch is composed; and (2) a comparison of the early Hebrew traditions with similar traditions of other peoples. Mj. Winter Quarter, 1907 PROFESSOR W. R. HARPER

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B. NEW TESTAMENT

[For fuller description and prerequisites of the following courses, see Courses 61-69 in Department IX]
B63. The Religious Teachings of Jesus. - On the
basis of the gospel records.

B60. Theology of the New Testament.-The princi-
pal teachings of Jesus, and of the leading New
Testament writers. An outline course from the
historical point of view.

Mj.

Summer Quarter, 1905
PROFESSOR BURTON

B61. Theology of the Synoptic Gospels.-A Seminar.
Mj. Spring Quarter, 1906; Tues. and Fri.,
4:00-6:00
PROFESSOR BURTON
B62. Theology of the Gospel and First Epistle of John.
A Seminar.

Mj. Spring Quarter, 1904; Tues. and Fri.,
4:00-6:00
PROFESSOR BURTON

B63. The Teaching of Jesus.

Mj. Winter Quarter, 1904; 3:00
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR VOTAW

PROFESSOR MATHEWS

B66. Theology of the Second Group of the Epistles of
Paul.-A Seminar.

Mj. Spring Quarter, 1905
PROFESSOR BURTON

B68. The Ethical Teachings of the New Testament.
Mj.
PROFESSOR MATHEWS

B69. The Doctrine of Atonement in the New Testa

ment.

PROFESSOR BURTON

XLIV. THE DEPARTMENT OF SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION

GEORGE BURMAN FOSTER, A.M., Professor of Systematic Theology.
SHAILER MATHEWS, A.M., D.D., Professor of Systematic Theology.
GERALD BIRNEY SMITH, A.M., D.B., Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology.

DOUGLAS CLYDE MACINTOSH, A.B.

FELLOWS, 1905-6

ALBERT SHERWOOD WILSON, A.B., D.B.

INTRODUCTORY

The aim of the Department of Systematic Theology is to set forth and to vindicate both the content of the knowledge which accrues to Christian faith and those moral relations which are a necessary expression of that faith. This task is prosecuted on the basis of the historical sources of the Christian religion and with due consideration of the historic expressions of Christian belief. It will thus appear that the historical sciences of biblical theology and of biblical ethics as well as of the history of dogma are the indispensable presuppositions of the normative sciences of Christian dogmatics and of Christian ethics. The instruction in the department has both a scientific and a religious end; the former, to promote the understanding of theological problems, the latter, to train ministers for efficient service in the church.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREES

1. As prerequisite to acceptance as a candidate for a degree, twelve Majors of theological study must have been completed, three of which shall have been in the Department of Systematic Theology.

2. The general requirements for the degree of D.B. are found on p. 89. The three required courses in Systematic Theology are 23a, 236, and either 23c or 25.

3. For the degree of A.M. the candidate must take in addition to the three Majors mentioned above six Majors which shall have been approved by the department.

4. In addition to the general regulations on p. 90 for the degree of Ph.D. the candidate must meet the following prerequisites: (a) A general knowledge of the History of Philosophy, as represented by Courses 4, 5, and 6 or 39 in the Department of Philosophy, or their equivalent; (b) Course 10 in the Department of Comparative Religion, or its equivalent; (c) all the required courses in the departments of Old and New Testament Literature. The degree will be granted only to those who in addition to their special work have taken Courses 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 14, 18, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, and three seminars in the Department of Systematic Theology.

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
1. Apologetics, I.-The essential nature of the Chris-
Mj. Winter Quarter, 1905
PROFESSOR FOSTER

tian Religion.

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4. Apologetics, IV. Historico-Critical Apologetics. Mj

PROFESSOR FOSTER Prerequisite: Courses 1, 2, and 3.

5. Outline Course in Apologetics. - Being a general presentation and discussion of the problems and introductory to the special courses in Apologetics.

Mj

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22. The Theological Significance of Leading Movements of Thought in the Nineteenth Century.— The course is devoted chiefly to movements in France, England, and America. Mj

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SMITH 23a. Systematic Theology, indicating the content and relations of the several topics of Systematic Theology. It is an elementary course, designed to serve as an introduction to theological study. A required course.

Mj. Autumn Quarter, 1905 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR SMITH

236. The Content of the Gospel, I.-The teaching of the New Testament concerning sin, faith, and Jesus Christ, considered as elements of a Christian theology. A required course.

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ERI BAKER HULBERT, D.D., LL.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Church History. FRANKLIN JOHNSON, D.D., LL.D., Professor of Church History and Homiletics.

ALONZO KETCHAM PARKER, D.D., Professorial Lecturer on Modern Missions.

JOHN WILDMAN MONCRIEF, A.M., Associate Professor of Church History.

ERRETT GATES, D.B., PH.D., Associate (in the Disciples' Divinity House) in Church History. ALEXANDER V. G. ALLEN, D.D., Professor of Church History, Episcopal Theological School, Cambridge, Mass. (Summer Quarter, 1905.)

FELLOWS, 1905-6

DAVID RUSSELL LEE, A.B., A.M.

JOHN MCLAUCHLAN, A.B., A.M.

INTRODUCTORY

1. Scope and method of the study. It is neither possible nor desirable to master the minor details of so vast a subject as the History of the Church. A treatment which studiously refrains from burdening the mind with unnecessary matters leaves time to inform the student on those salient features of the history which are of living and permanent interest and value. Dead issues and exploded theories are passed over lightly. Each event is studied in both its chronological and its causal connections. Lectures, recitations, discussions, special investigations, essays, daily reviews, and written and oral examinations are the modes of imparting instruction. For advanced courses and special research work the seminar method is employed.

2. Requirements for degrees.-(a) The candidate is subject to the general regulations of the Divinity School respecting degrees.

(b) Before being accepted as a candidate for any degree, the student must have completed twelve Majors of theological study, three of which must have been taken in Church History. Courses 1, 3, and 4, or 18, are prescribed.

(c) The general requirements for the Bachelor's, the Master's, and the Doctor's degree in Church History are stated on pp. 89, 90.

(d) For the Master's degree with Church History as the principal subject, and for the Doctor's degree with Church History as the secondary subject, the candidate must be familiar with the leading events in the entire history of the church, and his special study must lie in one field of historical inquiry.

(e) For the Doctor's degree, with Church History as principal subject, the candidate must be familiar with the leading events in the entire history of the church, and his special work must all be in one of the three great subdivisions of the history. The final examination will be chiefly in this subdivision, covering its entire field, whether the class work has done so or not. The degree will be given, not on the basis of a certain number of Majors completed, but in recognition of the candidate's high attainments and ability in his chosen province.

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

GENERAL INTRODUCTION. (30-1900 A. D.)

1. Outlines of Church History (30-1900 A. D.).—This course aims to find and arrange in natural order the great turning-points in the history of the Christian church; to discover by following the development of the process the principal divisions that have taken place; to state concisely the causes of these divisions and the environments that have favored their growth or their decay; to fix the different stages of development

THE EARLY CHURCH.
2. The Ancient Church.-The course treats specifi-
cally of the rise and development of the
Catholic Church.

M. Second Term, Summer Quarter, 1905
PROFESSOR ALLEN

3. Prior to Constantine (30-311 A. D.). - Religious,
intellectual, and political preparation for
Christ's advent; Judaism and paganism; cul-
ture and corruption of the Augustan age; the
establishment of Christianity in the Roman
empire; persecution and martyrdom; written
attacks; apologies; the New Testament idea
of the church, constitution and discipline;
life and worship; heresies and sects; develop.
ment of doctrines.

A required course.

Mj. Winter Quarter, 1906; 8:30
PROFESSOR HULBERT

3A. Seminar: Second Century Problems in Church
Polity. An inquiry, based on original research,

by means of such dates as the importance of the subject-matter may show to be necessary. In a word the purpose of the course is preparatory to the special courses that follow. A required course.

Mj. Summer Quarter, 1905 Mj. Autumn Quarter, 1905 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MONCRIEF

(30-800 A. D.)

into the organization, officers, discipline, and ordinances of the primitive church.

PROFESSOR HULBERT 3B. The Alexandrian School. The beginnings of Christian learning and the rise of Christian theology. A survey of the origin, growth, and influence of the first Christian school. A study of the life and writings of its great teachers, Clement and Origen, with special reference to anticipations of modern thought in their writings. Mj. Spring Quarter, 1905 DR. GATES

3C. The Greek and Latin Apologists.-The rise, nature, and scope of apology in the early church. A study of the first literary defenses of Christianity against the attacks of such skeptics as Juvenal, Lucian, Celsus, and Porphyry. The alleged reasons for persecution by the Roman state and populace, and the answer of Christian teachers. A study of the written apologies of

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