Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-02-15

to pursue theological studies ana who,
moreover. present certificates from the
churches ofwhich they are members, an
proving Of their devoting themselves to the
work ofthe ministry.
2. REGULAR CouRsE.-The regular
course occupies three years. and embraces
BIBLICAL Literature and Interpretation; ;
namely, the Hebrew and Chaidee Ian
guages, and the Greek of the New Tes-
lament Biblical Geography and Antiqui-
ties; Lectures on the most important
manuscripts. versions snd editions of the
Bible, and the canonical authority of the
several books the Interpretation of the
Seriptrres;| biblical Theology name
ly, examination Of the Evidences of Chris
tianity Lectures and Discussions on The
Christian Doctrines 'taug h in the Bible,
the subject being Systematically arranged,
and the Proofs and Objections considered;l
Ecclesiastical History; namely, exer-
cises preparatory to Church History, or
an outline Of the political and civil history
Of Christian nations, Ecclesiastical Geog-
raphy and literary history. particularly
Of the Church a full course Of Lectures
on the frs: six centuries; a summary his
tory of the Church during the middle
ages; and a detailed history of the Re.
formation, and of the several Christian
denominations from that time to the pres
ent and Sacred Rhetoric and Pastoral
Duties; (namely, Lectures on Sacred
Rhetoric; instructions on prepa ring skele-
tons ofsermons; Lectures on Homiletics
instruction on constructing and Delivering
sermons and Lectures on Pastoral Duties,
8. Short CoURsE.-WhiIe the regu-
lar course ofstudy is vigorously sustained,
suitable persons, though having only an
English education, upon presenting the
requisite certificates from the churches 10
which they belong, may, in special cases,
be permitted to reside at the Institution
subject to its rules, and with the approba-
ton Of Its immediate government, for
pursuing such short course, as shalI be
adapted to their ages and circumstance s,
and as shall be consistent with the reru-
lar duties ofthe Professors.
The shorter or select course is, ordina-
rfiy, to be made up of selection from the
most important English branches of study
in the regular theological course; namely,
Biblical Geography and Oriental Customs,
General Principles of interpreting the
Scriptures, a series of Theological Sub
Jects, Ecclesiastical History, Sacred Rhet.
oric and Pastoral Duties.
4. ExPENsEs.-The expense of board
ing at the Institution, in ordinary seasons,
does not exceed one dollar and fifty cents
per week. Washing is at the rate Of thir-
ty-seyen and half cents per dozen.
For fuel aud light, the sum OF seven OF
eight dollars a year is sufficient.
A reasonable charge is made for fuel
used in the lecture-rooms, and for other
necessary public expenses.
Nocharge is made for tuition, room rent
and furniture, or use of the Library.
5. THE LIBRARY, at present, contains
nearly three thousand volumes; and or.
ders for a very valuable accession 10 j
have recently been sent to Europe.
6. READINo-RooM.-The Reading
Room is supplied with the principal Re
tligious and Literary Periodicals,
7. ANNIvERsARy.-The anniversary
Of the Institution occurs on the las
Wednesday but one in August.
8. VAcATIoNs.-There are two vaca
ktions in the year, each Of six weeks; on
commencing on the day of the anniver
lsary, the other on the last Wednesday il
March.