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CATALOGUE

OF THE

Princeton, N. J.

1878—1879.

CATALOGUE

OF THE

OF THE

Theological Seminary.

OF THE

Presbyterian Church,

PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY.

1878 — PRINCETON. — 187 g.

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CAXTON PRESS OF SHKRMAK A CO., PHILADELPHIA.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

OFFICERS.

WILLIAM D. SNODGKASS, D.D., Presidmt, . Goshen, N. Y.

GEO. W. MUSGRAVE, D.D., LL.D., l«t Vice-Pres., Philadelphia.

JOHN C. BACKUS, D.D., LL.D., 2d Vice-President, Baltimore, Md. WILLIAM E. SCHENCK, D.D., Secretary, . . Philadelphia.

Term to E.Rpire in May, 1879.

WILLIAM D. SNODGRASS, D.D., Goshen, N. Y.

GEORGE W. MUSGRAVE, D.D., LL.D., . . . Philadelphia.

ROBERT HAMILL, D.D., Lemoxt, Pa.

JOSEPH T. SMITH, D.D. Baltimore, Md.

ABRAHAM GOSMAN, D.D. Lawrenceville, N. J.

JAMES O. MURRAY, D.D., Princeton, N. J.

JOSEPH T. DURYEA, D.D., Brooklyn, N. Y.

ROBERT CARTER, Esq New York.

Hon. GEORGE SHARSWOOD, LL.D., . . . Philadelphia.

Hon. JOHN K. FINDLAY, Philadelphia.

Term to Empire in May, 1880.

JOHN C. BACKUS, D.D., LL.D., B.\ltimoke, Md.

HENRY A. BOARDMAN, D.D., Philadelphia.

WILLIAM E. SCHENCK, D.D., Philadelphia.

JOHN HALL, D.D., Neiv York.

ELIJAH R. CRAVEN, D.D., Newark, N. J.

WILLIAM C. CATTELL, D.D., Easton, Pa.

WILLIAM IRVIN, D.D., Troy, N. Y.

GEORGE JUNKIN, Esq., Philadelphia.

ASHBEL WELCH, Esq., Lambertville, N. J.

BENNINGTON F. RANDOLPH, Esq., . . . Jersey City, N. J.

Term to Expire in May, 1881.

JOHN MACLEAN, D.D., LL.D., Princeton, N. J.

J. EDSON ROCKIVELL, D.D., Stapleton, N. Y.

EBENEZER ERSKINE, D.D., Newville, Pa.

WILLIAM M. P.\XTON, D.D., New York.

SAMUEL MILLER, D.D., Mount Holly, N. J.

JAMES McCOSH, D.D., LL.D., Princeton, N. J.

HENRY J. VANDYKE, D.D., ....... Brooklyn, N. Y. .

LEVI P. STONE, Esq., Orange, N. J.

HENRY DAY, Esq., New York.

AARON B. BELKNAP, Esq., ' New York.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

OFFICERS

SAMUEL H. PENNINGTON, M.D., President, . Newark, N. J. LYMAN H. ATWATER, D.D., LL.D., Vice-Pres., Princeton, N. J.

GEORGE HALE, D.D., Secretary, Pennington, N. J.

JACOB D. VERMILYE, Esq., Treasurer, . . . New York.

JAMES LENOX, LL.D., New York.

ROBERT L. STUART, Esq., New York.

JOHN F. HAGEMAN, Esq., Princeton, N. J.

SAMUEL H. PENNINGTON, M.D., .... Newark, N. J.

DANIEL PRICE, Esq., Newark, N. J.

JOHN HALL, D.D., Trenton, N. J.

LYMAN H. ATWATER, D.D., LL.D., .... Princeton, N. J.

Hon. EDWARD W. SCUDDER, Trenton, N. J.

GEORGE HALE, D.D., Pennington, N. J.

SAMUEL M. HAMILL, D.D., Lawrenceville, N. J.

ROBERT L. KENNEDY, Esq New York.

SAMUEL D. ALEXANDER, D.D., New York.

ABRAHAM GOSMAN, D.D. Lawrenceville, N. J.

JACOB D. VERMILYE, Esq., New A"ork.

Rev. MATTHEW NEWKIRK, Philadelphia.

JOHN D. WELLS, D.D., Brooklyn, E. D., N. Y.

LEVI P. STONE, Esq., Orange, N. J.

CALEB S. GREEN, Esq Trenton, N. J.

D. M. HALLIDAY, D.D., Princeton, N. J.

WILLIAM LIBBEY, Esq., New York.

CHARLES E. GREEN, Esq., Trenton, N. J.

CHARLES C. NIEBUHR, Assistant Treasurer and Superintendent of Grounds and Buildings, Princeton, N. J.

PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY.

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FACULTY.

ALEXANDER T. McGILL. D.D., LL.D.,

PROFESSOR OF ECCLESIASTICAL, HOMILETIC, AND PASTORAL THEOLOGY.

WILLIAM HENRY GREEN, D.D., LL.D.,

PROFESSOR OF ORIENTAL AND OLD TESTAMENT LITERATURE.

JAMES C. MOFFAT, D.D.,

HELENA PROFESSOR OF CHURCH HISTORY.

CASPAR WISTAR HODGE, D.D.,

PROFESSOR OP NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE AND BIBLICAL GREEK.

CHARLES A. AIKEN, D.D.,

ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER PROFESSOR OP CHRISTIAN ETHICS AND APOLOGETICS.

ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER HODGE, D.D., LL.D.,

CHARLES HODGE PROFESSOR OP DIDACTIC AND POLEMIC THEOLOGY.

Rev. JAMES F. McCURDY, PH.D.,

J. C. GREEN INSTRUCTOR IN HEBREW AND OTHER ORIENTAL LANGU.AGES.

HENRY W. SMITH, A.M.,

J. C. GREEN INSTRUCTOR IN ELOCUTION.

Rev. william H. ROBERTS, A.M.,

LIBRARIAN.

L. P. STONE LECTURER,

Rev. RICHARD S. STORRS, D.D.,

Subject: “St. Bernard and his limes."

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT

ABBEEVIATIOKS.

B. H. — Brown Hall. S. — Seminary.

PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY.

STUDEjYTS.

Senior Class.

Name.	Jieeidenee.	College. >	Graduated. Room.
Joseph K. Alexander,	Moundsville, W. Va.,	Lafayette.	1876,	65 B. H.
Wm. Addison Alexander,	Kosciusko, Miss.,	University of Miss.,	1875,	45 B. H.
William F. Anderson,	Fordham, N. Y.,	Rutgers,	1875,	61 B. H.
James Morrison Barkley,	Statesville, N. C.,	Princeton,	1876,	23 S.
John H. Bright,	CiDcinnati, Ohio,	Hanover,	1876,	13 3.
Zephaniah B. Campbell,	Shreve, Ohio,	Wooster University,		15 S.
Frank P. Clendenin,	Washington, D. C.,	Columbian University, 1875,	59 B. H,
J. H. CONDIT,	Stillwater, N. J.,	Princeton,	1873,	24 S.
Arthur Bloo.mfield CoNGER,Waldberg, N. Y.,	Princeton,	1876,	2S.
Daniel Wallace Culp,	Unionville, 8. C.,	Biddle University,	1876,	16 3.
Chas. Euoene Cunnnigham,	Aberdeen, Miss.,	Stewart College,	1876,	35 3.
Elliott Lawrence Dresser, Hillsdale, Mich.,	Princeton,	1876,	37 3.
Allen Macy Dulles,	Philadelphia, Pa.,	Princeton,	1875,	D B. H.
Thos. Maskell Findley,	McPherson, Kan.,	Monmouth,	1874,	41 B. H.
Harvey W. Flinn,	Holly Springs, Miss.,	University of Miss.,	1874,	52 B. H.
William A. Hunter,	Macomb, 111.,	Hanover,	1876,	14 S.
William Eugene Kimball,	Utica, N. Y.,	Hamilton,	1876,	69 B. H.
William V. Louderbouoh,	Dover, Del.,	Princeton,	1875,	43 B. H.
William S. Marquis,	Bloomington, 111.,	Wesleyan University,	1876,	39 B. H.
John M. McCahan,	Philadelphia, Pa.,	Lafayette,	1876,	5S.
Duncan McKenzie,	Loch Lomond, C. B.,	Dalhousie,		28 S.
Simon J. McPherson,	Mumford, N. Y.,	Princeton,	1874,	Univ. Hotel.
Clearfield Park,	Bloomsbury, N. J.,	Lafayette,	1876,	46 3.
Harry V. Rice,	San Francisco, Cal.,	Lafayette,	1877,	40 S.
Dan’l. James Robertson,	Johnstown, N. Y.,	Union,	1876,	33 B. H.
Edwin Patten Robinson,	Dauphin, Pa.,	Princeton,	1876, Schenck'9
J. A. Livingston Smith,	Cross Roads, Pa.,	Princeton,	1876,	CB. H.
William C. Stull,	Milford, N. J.,	Lafayette,	1876,	UvrctT St.
Welling E. Thomas,	Stevensville, Pa.,	Lafayette,	1875,	57 B. H.
Norbury Willet Thornton,	, Millersburg, 111.,	Monmouth,	1876,	55 B. H.
Wm. G. Woodbridge,	Wesson, Miss.,	Princeton,		•52 B. H.

SENIOR CLASS 31.

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THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT

Middle Class.

Name.	R^aidence.	College. Oraduated.	Room.
Walter IjOWrie Alexander, Moiindsvllle, W. Va..	Lafayette,	1877,	28 B. H.
Fred’k William Archibald, Truro, Nova Scotia,	Dalhousie,	1877,	71 B. H.
George Gilbert Barnes,	Churchville, Md.,	Princeton,	1877,	29 B. H.
Sylv. Woodbridge Be.vch,	Sykesville, Md.,	Princeton,	1876,	29 S.
Francis Scott Blayney,	Sulphur Springs, Ohio,	Wooster Lniversity,	1877,	32 S.
Charles A. Brewster,	New York City,	Princeton,	1868,	7N. H.
Robert E. Campbell,	Laurens, S. C.,	Newberry,	1876,	27 B. H.
C. Lowell Cooder,	New Richmond, Ohio,	Wooster University,	1877,	31 B. H.
J. Alexander Creighton,	Columbia, Tenn.,	Fore.st Academy,	1873,	25 B. H,
James Henry Darlington,	Newark, N. J.,	Univ.of the City of N.Y.1877,	4S.
Edward Harry' Duvall,	Frederick, Md.,	Amherst,		47 B. H.
James C. Elliott,	Pine Grove, Pa.,	Westminster,	1877,	48 B. H.
Wm. J. Frazer,	Paoli, lud..	Indiana State Dniv.	1874,	35 B. H.
John Campbell Gilkerson,	Saltsburgh, Pa.,	Westminster,	1877,	26 S.
Thomas Edward Green,	Centralia, III.,	McKendree,	1876,	68 B. H.
Wm. Brenton Greene, Jr.,	Newport, R. I.,	Princeton,	1876,	34 S.
James Creighton Hume,	Princeton, N. J.,	Princeton,	1877,	3S.
David Dyffrynog Jenkins,	Wilkesbarre, Pa.,	Princeton,	1877,	75 B. H.
John Richard Jones,	New Berlin, Pa.,			31 S.
Richard Richard Jones,	New Berlin, Pa.,			31 S.
George A. Landes,	Milroy, Pa.,	Pennsylvania State,	1877,	19 B. H.
Ashbel Green Lane,	Bellaire, Ohio,	Marietta,	1877,	49 B. H.
David Laugulin,	Baltimore, Md.,	Princeton,	1877,	18 B. H.
John Hood Laughlin,	Newville, Pa.,	Princeton,	1877,	17 S.
John Wilson Macleod,	Truro, Nova Scotia,	Dalhousie,	1876,	71 B. H.
David B. McMurdy',	Delhi, N. Y.,	Princeton,	1877,	39 S.
Robert McOheyne Mateer,	Mechauicsburg, Pa.,	Princeton,	1877,	36 S.
Daniel Clark Porter,	Delaware, Ohio,	Wooster University,	1876,	77 B. H.
James Boy'd Porter,	Madisonville, E. Tenn.,	Maryville,	1877,	63 B. H.
Thomas Chalmers Potter,	Glendale, Ohio,	Hanover,	1874,	21 S.
Hugh Pritchard,	Princeton, N. J.,	Princeton,	1877,	22 S.
Samuel Ridout,	Annapolis, Md.,	St. John’s,	1873,	53 B. H.
John P. Roberts,	Columbus, Wis.,	Princeton,		42 S.
Samuel James Rowland,	West Kortright, N. Y.,	Princeton,	1877,	37 B. H.
Alex. Montgomery Sale,	Athens, Ga.,	University of Georgia,	1874,	23 B. H.
Harris Rogers Schenck,	Philadelphia, Pa.,	Princeton,	1876, Miaa Schenck’s
Wilbur Fisk Tillett,	Carthage, N. C.,	Randolph Macon,	1877,	27 S.
George Porter Wilson,	Washington, Pa.,	Washing’ll A Jeflerson, 1877,	56 B. H.
Luther DELORAiNEAVisiiARD.New York City,	Princeton,	1877,	1 S.
William H. Wooly'erton,	Stockton, N. J.,	Princeton,	1876,	51 B. H.
A. Constantinides Zenos,	Athens, Greece,	Robert, CoDstantinople,1872,	6S.

MIDDLE CLASS. 41.

riilXVETOy, NEW JEREEY.

Junior Class.

Name.

■lOHN A. AIKSLEY,

Edgar Wildis Ale.xandeb, Adolos Ai,le;k,

I. YMAN WinTOE;Y Ai.lkn, Pri:.ston ]>akh,

J. V KRNON Bell,

William Pratt Breed, .Ir., Frank Spencer Brush,

•loiiN A. Cairns,

Nathaniel Che;snut, Harrison Clarke,

Herbert Dunbar Conk,

E. K. Donaldson,

Edward Charleis Evans, Charles ICverett,

.Toiin H. Gardner,

John L. Ge^orge,

Wm. Gilbicrt McDill Hays, John Murray’ Hende;rson, Charles Herr,

William Asby Hough, David Olyphant Irving,

M ELANCTHON W’MS JaCOBUS, William Tinton Kruse, Robert Johnson Laughlin, Houston Walker Loyvry', William Gayv McDannold, J. Murray' McDowai.l, Willard S. McEachron, Henry Albert MacKubbin, John P. Moi fat,

William L. Pearson, (iEOROE Francis Robertson, Frank JI. Senior,

William Emmet Sle;mmons, Thomas McCants Stewart, Thomas Chalsiers Straus, Peter Swan,

Francis ALtE;N Wilber, Henry Peachey Wilber, Daniel Williams,

John Fre:mont Williamson,

Residence.	College. Oraduated. J?oom.
Kochester, Minn.,	Beloit,	1877,	12 0. S.
Roney’s Point, W. Vii.,	Westminster,	1878,	43 0. S.
Jersey ('ity, N. J.,	Williams,	1878,	19 0. S.
St. Louis, Mo.,	Washington Univ.	1878,	67 B. H.
EUlerton, Pa.,	I'rinceton,	1878,	12 iV. College*
Kishacotjuillas, Pa.,	Princeton,	1878,	5 B. H.
Philadclpliia, Pa ,	Univ. of Pennsylvania,	1878,	15 B. H.
Marietta, Ohio,	Marietta,	1878,	17 B. H.
P'rcetown, P. K. Islaiul,	Dalhousie,	1878,	11 B H.
IMiiladelpliia, Pa.,	Princeton,	1878,	34 B. H.
Harvard, 111.,	Princeton,	1876,	46 B. H.
Olcna, Ohio,	Western Reserve,	1878,	64 B. H.
Masonvillo, N. J.,			22 B. H .
Shenandoah, Pa.,	Princeton,	1876,	44 B. 11.
Dayton, N. J.,	Rutgers,	1878,	'38 0. S.
Canton, N. Y.,	Hamilton,	1878,	74 B. H.
Pictou, Nova Scotia,	Dalhousie,	1878,	9 B. H.
Monmouth, 111.,	Monmouth,	1878,	.33 0. S.
Monmouth, 111.,	Monmonth,	1878,	33 0. S.
Georjjetown, D. C.,	Princeton,	187.0,	.Mrs. Fhillipit'.
Highland, Kan.,	Princeton,	1878,	45 0. S.
Orange, N. J.,	Princeton.	1878,	30 0. S.
Princeton, N. J.,	Princeton,	1877,	Mr.. Jacoblt.'
Philadelphia, Pa.,	Princeton,	1878,	24 B. H.
Relle Centre, Ohio,	Woosler University,	1878,	56 B. H,
Coitsville, Ohio,	Westminster,	1878,	26 O. S.
ITannihal. Mo.,	Waliash,	1878,	3 B. H.
Truro, Nova Scotia,	Dalhousie,	1876,	73 B. H.
Wo.st Ilehron, N. Y.,	Princeton,	1878,	41 O. S.
Philadelphia, Pa.,	Univ. of Pennsylvania,	, 1878,	44 O. S.
Klizabethtown, Ind.,	Hanover,	1877,	25 O. S.
Goldsboro, N. (’.,	Earl ham.	187-5,	25 0. S.
Asheville, N. C.,	Davidson,	1878,	21 B. H.
Dresden, Ohio,	Wooster University,	1878,	26 B. H.
Cadiz, Ohio,	Princeton,	1877,	Mra. Fine’..
Princeton, N. J.,	Univ. of S. Carolina,	1875,	A. M. E. Par.
Harinar, Ohio,	Marietta,	1877,	13 B. H.
Knoxville, Ohio,	Westmin.sler,	1878,	43 D. S.
Central College, Ohio,	Wooster University,	1877,	40 B. H.
Central College, Ohio,	Wooster University,	1877,	40 B. H.
Lime Springs, Iowa,	State Univ. of Minn.,	1878,	7 B. H.
Sidney, N. J.,	Lafayette,		7 0. S.

JUNIOR CEASS, 42.

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THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT

The following Students are pursuing special studies in addition to the regular course.

Special Course iu Old Testament Exegesis with Dr. Green.

Aam<5.	Class.	Name.	Class.
W. F. Anderson	Senior.	T. E. Green
A. M. Dulles	Senior.	S. Ridout	Middle.
T. M. Findley	Senior.
Special Course in New Testament Exegesis with Dr.	C. W. Hodge.
Name.	Class.	Name.	Class.
W. A. Alexander
W. F. Anderson	Senior.	W. E. Thomas	Senior.
J. M. Barkley	Senior.	S. W. Beach	Middle.
	Senior.		Middle.
A. M. Dulles	Senior.	J. H. Laughlin	Middle.
E. L. Dresser	Senior.		Middle.
J. M. McCahan		A. C. Zenos
S. J. McPherson	Senior.	J. P. Coyle
W. S. Marquis	Senior.	G. AA'. Kuetsinger	Fellow in College.
	Chaldee with Dr. McCurdy.
Name.	Class.	Name.	Class.
	Middle.
J. A. Ainslie	Junior.	F. M. Senior
H. D. Cone	Junior.	D. AA’illiams
C. Everett	Junior.
	Syriac with Dr. McCurdy.
Name.	Class. '	Name.	Class.
A. M. Dulles		S. Ridout	Middle.
W. B. Greene		A. C. Zenos	Middle.
J. AV. Macleod
	Sanskrit with Dr. McCurdy.
Name.			Class.
A. C. Zenos			Middle.

H. A. Todd Tutor in College.

S. R Wis.tNS Tutor in College.

Special Studies in Philosophy with Dr. McCosh, the President of the College.

Name. Cl(is.i.

H. W. Flinn Senior.

S. J. McPhebsos Senior.

\V. G. WOODBRIDOE Senior.

J. C. Gilkersos Middle.

D. D. Jenkins Middle.

G. A. Landes Middle.

G. P. Wilson Middle.

L. W. Allen Junior.

F. S. llRUSli Junior.

J. A. Cairns Junior.

J. L. George Junior.

Name. Class.

W. A. Iloi-Gil Junior.

W. F. Kruse Junior.

H. W. Lowry Junior.

R. J. Laughlin Junior.

W. G. McDannold Junior.

n. McKubbin Junior.

J. P. Moffat Junior.

W. L. Pearson Junior.

P. Swan Junior.

T. C. Straus Junior.

D. Williams Junior.

PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY.	11
	Summary.
Senior Class		31
Middle Class		41
Junior Class		42
Total		114
REPRESEJ\''TA TIOJV’.
	Colleges.
Amherst	1	Stewart	1
Beloit		St.John’s	1
Biddle Institute	1	Union	1
Columbian University	1	University of the City of New York	1
Dalhousie	6	University of Georgia	1
Davidson	1	University of Indiana	1
Earlbam	1	University of Minnesota	. ... 1
Hamilton	2	university of Mississippi	2
Hanover	4	University of Pennsylvania	2
Lafayette	8	University of South Carolina	1
	1		1
	3	Washington and Jefferson	1
Maryville		Washington University	1
Monmouth		Wesleyan	1
Newberry	1	Western Reserve	1
Pennsylvania	1	Westminster, Pa
	38
Randolph Macon	1	Wooster University	8
Robert, Turkey	1	Not Graduates	4
Rutgers	o
	States.
California	1	North Carolina	4
Delaware	1	Ohio	17
District of Columbia	2	Pennsylvania	22
Georgia	1	Rhode Island	1
Illinois	7	South Carolina	2
Indiana	2	Tennessee	2
Iowa		West Virginia	.3
Kansas	9	Wisconsin	1
Maryland	5
Michigan	1
Minnesota	1
Mississippi	4	Nova Scotia	4
Missouri	2	Cape Breton	1
New Jersey	14	Prince Edward Island	1
New York	11	Greece

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TERMS OF ADMISSTOX.

Every person applying for admission into the Seminary, must produce satis- factory written testimonials that he possesses giKKl natural talents, and is of a prudent and disc-reet deportment; that he is in full communion with some regular church; and that he has passed through a regular course of academic study; or, wanting this, he must submit himself to an examination in regtird 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 pa.ssed his examination on the studies usually pursued in College with apj)roba- tion, a certilicate from the Presbytery declaring this fact is ri-ceiveil its siiHicient to answer every reipiisition in rcg-anl to testimonials.

When a student who has been connccte<l with any Theological Seminary seeks •admission into this, he must pnMhice testimonials of his good standing, and regular dismission, before he can be retadved.

A knowledge of Hebrew is not es.sential to students entering the Junior Class, inasmuch as the rudiments of this language form j>art of the regular course of in- struction given in the first year. But a jirevious aepiaintance with at least the written character would Ik- of great service to beginners.

COURSE OF STUDY.

First Year.

Old Testament Literature: General Introtluction ; Hebrew (Green’s Grammar and Chrostomathy). New Testament Literature: General Introduction; Special Introduction to the Gosjiels. Sacred Geography and Antiquities. Biblical His- tory. Exegesis of sclecte<l Epistles of Paul. Didactic Theology (liegun). Homi- letics; hLxtemporary SjK‘aking.

Second Year.

Old Testament: Hebrew; Spcci:>l Introtluction to the Pentateuch, and to the Historical and Poetical Books. New Testament : Life of Christ and Exegesis of the Gosjh'Is. Itidactic Theologv (Theology ]>roj>er. Anthropology begun ). Church History. Theory of the Christian Ministry ; Constitution of the Church ; Homi- letic Criticism. Christian Ethics and AjHilogetics.

Third Year.

Old Testament: Hebrew; .Si>ecial Introduction to the Projiliets. New Testa- ment: Acts of the Aptistles; S[R-cial Intro«luction to the Epistles. Itidactic Theologv i .Vnthropologv, Siteriology, l-lschatology ). Church History. Church Oovernment and Discipline; Pastoral Care; Ordinances of A\ orship. Christian Ethii-s and Apologetics.

The regular course is completed in three years; but every facility is aflTonled to such as desire to remain for a longer periotl with a view to the further prosecution of their stmlies; and the following j>ost-graduate course h:is been addetl to the instructions of the Seminary.

PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY.

Fourth Year.

Old Testament : Messianic Prophecies ; Comparative Semitic Philology. New Testament : Special Introduction and Exegesis continued ; Greek Philology, with a particular consideration of the Hellenistic Dialect. Church History (existing Denominations) ; Polemic Theology. Ecclesiology. Ecclesiastical Law and Dis- cipline ; Preaching.

Lectures and Recitations.

The Junior Class has five weekly exercises in Hebrew ; two in Introduction to the Old Testament and Archaeology ; one in Introduction to the New Testament ; one in Biblical History ; two in the Exegesis of Paul’s Epistles ; one in Didactic Theology ; and one in Homiletics.

The Middle Class has three weekly exercises in Church History ; three in Di- dactic Theology ; and two in each of the other departments.

The Senior Class has three weekly exercises in Didactic Theology, and two in each of the other departments.

Instruction in the Seminary is mostly given by lectures, though appropriate text-books, or works suited for collateral reading, are recommended in each de- partment.

The Several Departments 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 Testament embraces the subjects of the Canon, the Original Languages of Scripture, Ancient Manuscripts and Versions, Sacred Criticism, and the History and Principles of Scripture Interpre- tation.

Special Introduction embraces an account of each book severally, its author- ship, integrity, design, and structure, together with a general statement of its con- | tents, and a more particular examination of the most interesting and important 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 first year, in which a larger portion of time is devoted to it than to any other single branch. The J unior Class is prac- tised not simply in translation and parsing, but in the derivation of words, the comparison of synonyms, the relations of kindred roots and Indo-European anal- ogies, and in converting English into Hebrew. A beginning is also made the i first year in the application of the knowledge of the language to the work of ex- position, which is carried out more fully in the subsequent years of the course. j

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The Old Testament.

A general and comprehensive survey is presented of the various books of the Old Testament, in their individual plan and contents, and in their relations to one another, and to the general scheme of which they form a part. And the most important questions in criticism and exegesis that arise in each are considered, with a special reference to the gradual unfolding of revealed truth, the prepara- tion for the coming of Christ, and the fuller disclosures of the New Testament. Particular attention is paid to the interpretation of typical facts and institutions, and to tracing the progressive scheme of prophecy. The Middle Class is also en- gaged in the more detailed study of the book of Psalms, and the Senior Class in that of Isaiah.

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 dia- lect, particularly as employed by the New Testament writers. The exegesis of the New Testament is begun with the Junior Class by the study of the Epistles of Paul. The Life of Christ is exhibited in its several periods, with a careful analy- sis of the different gospels, their mutual relations, their individual characteristics, and the harmony of their respective narratives. The Acts of the Apostles are 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. Spe- cial Introductions to the various Epistles are inserted in their proper chronolog- ical place.

Theology.

Systematic Theology is begun in the Junior year, and continued hi the Middle and Senior years. The doctrines of Theology are presented didactically, histori- cally, 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 ; provi- dence; miracles; 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 ; voca- tion ; regeneration ; faith ; justification ; sanctification ; the law of God ; the sac- raments; eschatology.

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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 found- ing 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 fiast.

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 col- lateral reading. Special attention is given throughout to the historical order of revelation and development of doctrine, to Christian life, and the relations of the Church to the world.

Ecclesiastical, Homiletic, and Pastoral Theology-

Sacred Rhetoric is made a study of the first year, with the help of a text-book ( Vinet’s Homiletics, at present), 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 polity ; membership in the Church ; the baptized ; the full communicants ; officers of the Church; commission, succession, and parity of Ministers; ruling Elders, in the warrant, qualifications, duties, and tenure of the office; Deacons, in the origin, importance, distinct and perpetual use of the office; 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; the duties, relations, and responsibilities of the pastoral care ; the Ordinances of Divine appointment in the Church ; Ordi- nances of worship, including the sacraments and public prayer, preaching and praise in the pastoral administration ; systematic beneficence, etc. , Discipline, in its principles, forms of procedure, subjects, objects, etc. 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.

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Christian Ethics and Apologetics.

This department, which was instituted by the Directors at their annual meeting in 1871, is, as yet, only partially developed.

The first course includes a brief series of introductory lectures on Religion and Religions in general ; their Phenomenology, Psychology, Relations to Morality, Criteria, etc.; a discussion of the nature of Moral Evidence in general, and of Historical Evidence in particular ; and a series of lectures on the historical nature of Christianity and its authenticating documents.

The second is an ethical course, discussing Christian Ethics theoretically, his- torically, and in their living connection with various branches of Social Science, together with the moral and practical relations of Christianity to civilization, thus illustrating and vindicating Christianity on its ethical side.

It is designed subsequently to treat in a similar way the relations of Christianity to natural and speculative science.

The Stone Lectureship.

The foundation created by L. P. Stone, Esq., provides for an annual course of lectures upon some topic kindred to Theological studies.

' The lecturer for the present year is Rev. R. S. Storrs, D.D., whose theme is “St. I Bernard and his times.” The lecturer for next year will be Rev. W. M. Taylor,

I D.D., who wUl discuss the subject of “Miracles.”

Rhetorical Exercises and Sermonizing.

Dr. C. W. Hodge presides at the weekly speaking of the J uuior and Middle Classes, each member of which is, in his turn, expected to deliver original dis- courses, menwriter.

The weekly preaching of the Senior Class, which is likewise memoriler, is under the direction of Dr. McGill, who also has exercises with all the classes in extem- pore speaking, in writing sermons, and in preparing written criticisms upon the sermons of others.

Mr. Henry \V. Smith, the instructor in Elocution, is in constant attendance throughout the session, and gives a thorough course of teaching in this depart- ment, meeting the students both singly and in classes, and combining a careful discussion of principles with abundant and varied vocal exercises.

Every student is required, prior to graduation, to exhibit to the Professor of Homiletic Instruction two lectures and four popular sermons, which shall be approved bv him.

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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 Sanskrit.

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 privilege 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 oratory, at which the Professors con- duct 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 first 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 tlje graduates of the several colleges, etc.

Opportunities for active, usefulne.ss and observation of pastoral life are afforded in the Churches of Princeton and its vicinity, there being nearly twentv Presby- terian Churches, besides those of other denominations, within some ten miles of the Seminary.

Library.

The library edifice is the gift of James Lenox, LL.D., of New York, who is at present erecting an additional building, which will afford much more ample ac- commodations. The library now contains about thirty-one thousand bound vol- umes, chiefly theological, including, in addition to many rare and costly works, the large and unique collection of pamphlets presented by the Eev. 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

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fund of ten thousand dollars, and from the estate of the late John C. Green, Esq., an additional fund of twenty-five thousand dollars, whose annual proceeds are devoted to its maintenance and increase. It is open four hours of every weekday for reading and consultation, and for drawing books. 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 well supplied with the leading newspapers and periodicals. It is open to all the students.

Stuart Hall.

This admirable structure, recently completed, affords the most ample and com- plete accommodations in the way of lecture-rooms and apartments devoted to other public uses of the institution.

Rooms, etc.

The commodious buildings of the Seminary, which have recently been thor- oughly renovated, afford 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 clothes-press. AVhatever may be needed or desired beyond this must be supplied by the students themselves.

Expenses.

There is no charge for tuition or room-rent. The only fees required of students are §10 for the general expense fund, to pay the cost of warming and lighting the public rooms, the attendance of servants, etc., and §2 for the use of the library and reading-room.

Board is furnished at the refectory for $3 per week, and in private families for §4 or $5 ; or the students may, at their discretion, form themselves into clubs, and vary the cost at tlieir pleasure. At present the cost in clubs has been reduced to $3.

Fuel costs from $8 to Slo per annum; and washing $1.50 per month. Total of necessary expenses for the Seminary year, from §175 to §200.

Books can be boiiglit at a liberal discount, and many class-books are provided in the library.

Gas-light may be had in the Seminary at the option of the student.

Reports to Presbyteries.

Annual reports are sent to Presbyteries of the attendance upon tlie exercises of the Seminary of the students under their care.

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Examination.

The next annual examination will begin on Monday, April 21st, and be con- tinued until the following Monday. During the first four days it is conducted in writing ; during the last three it is oral, and is in the presence of the committee appointed by the Board of Directors, to whose scrutiny the results of the written examination are likewise subjected.

The Committee of Examination for the present session will meet at Stuart Hall on Thursday, April 24th, at 4 p. >i.; it consists of — PrincipaU: Rev. William D. Snodgrass, D.D., Rev. George W. Musgrave, D.D., LL.D., Rev. Robert Hamill, D.D., Rev. Joseph T. Smith, D.D., Rev. Abraham Gosman, D.D., Rev. James O. Murray, D.D., Rev. Jos. T. Duryea, D.D., Robert Carter, Esq., Hon. George Sharswood, LL.D., and Hon. John K. Findlay. Alternates: Rev. John C. Backus, D.D., LL.D., Rev. Henry A. Boardman, D.D., Rev. William E. Schenck, D.D., Rev. John Hall, D.D., Rev. Elijah R. Craven, D.D., Rev. William C. Cat- tell, D.D., Rev. WiUiam Irvin, D.D., George Junkin, Esq., Ashbel Welch, Esq., Bennington F. Randolph, Esq.

The examination is public, and the presence of visitors, particularly from Pres- byteries having students under their care, will be welcomed.

Students who are absent from the examination of their own class, or who fail to pass 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 Wednesday of April.

The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, April 28th, at 4 p.M.

The usual certificates will be conferred on the next graduating class on Tues- day, April 29th, in the presence of the Board of Directors, when the students will be dismissed with an address by the Rev. A. Gosman, D.D., or his alternate, the Rev. E. R. Craven, D.D.

The annual sermon, at the close of the session, will be preached by the Rev. J. O. Murray, D.D., or in case of his absence, by the Rev. Jos. T. Smith, D.D., his alternate.

The address before the Religious Contribution Society wiU be delivered on Thursday evening, April 3d.

Vacation.

The long summer vacation presents a suitable opportunity for engaging in teaching, or in other remunerative occupations. Students are particularly en- couraged to spend their vacation in practical Christian work, under the direction or with the approbation of their pastors or Presbyteries. This will furnish a most

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important supplement to the scholastic training of the Seminary, affording an ex- perience and a familiarity with the active duties of the ministry, which will be invaluable as a part of their preparation for the sacred office.

Students are not advised to engage in teaching or in other distracting occupa- tions during term time, with a view to self-support. This is found to interfere seriously with their attention to study, and is rendered unnecessary by the aid which they may receive from the funds of the Seminary, from the Board of Edu- cation, and from the liberality of private benefaetors.

Location of the Seminary.

The seclusion and quiet of a rural village is particularly favorable to academic occupation. It was for this, among other reasons, that the General Assembly, after mature deliberation, selected Princeton as the site of the oldest Seminary of the Church, in preference to the large cities, where there is so much to divert the mind, to dissipate the thoughts, and to interfere with assiduous devotion to study.

Gifts and Bequests to the Seminary.

The corporate name of the body in charge of the property of the Seminary is “ The Trustees of the Theological Seminary of the Presbyterian Church.” Gifts mav, at the pleasure of donors, be directed to the Permanent Fund, which is for the support of the Professors ; to the Education Fund, which is for the aid of needy students ; to the Contingent Fund, which is for defraying the general expenses of the Institution, its buildings, grounds, etc.; to the Sustentation Fund, designed to diminish the expense of boarding ; to the Library Fund, or to any other important object connected with the Seminary. The value of a scholarship is from S2500> which is the minimum, to $3000-

Alumni Association of the Seminary.

The Alumni Association of the Seminary will hold its annual meeting in the Seminary Chapel on Tuesday, April 29th, when it is expected that a Necrological Report will be presented, and that the tablets to be erected by the Alumni in the Chapel, will be unveiled with appropriate addresses. The Alumni will dine to- gether in the Seminary Refectory.

The officers of the Association for the present year are as follows: President, Rev. James R. Graham, D.D., of Winchester, Va. ; Vice-President, Rev. Henry H. Welles, of Kingston, Pa.; Secretary, Rev. William E. Schekck, D.D., of i Philadelphia; Treasurer, Rev. William Harris, of Princeton, N. J. These, | with Rev. William C. Roberts, D.D., of Elizabeth, N. J., Rev. George L. Shearer, of New York, and Rev. R. H. Richardson, D.D., of Trenton, N. J., constitute the Executive Committee.