New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-15

PLANS FOR EXTENDING THE SEMINARY
UNDER CONSIDERATION.


STATEMENT REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY
OF ENLARGING THE COURSE OF STUDY
AND INCLUDING ALL DENOMINATIONS
The Board OF Trustees OF Union Theological
Seminary has under consideration novel plan
for extending the influence OF the seminary "hlc"
may be completed within few months me 'oea
ia the formation Of theological UNIVERSITY Or III
other words. the extension OF Unions present cur
ricuum 10 include departm, nts for special theo-
logical study IN each OF the great Christian ~
nominations.
Students Of all denominations in years past Fave
attended Union in large numbers. and II Is TOT
their special benefit that the Institutions scope o'
work would be enlarged in such a way as 10 III
mer for the work peculiar 10 eacn denomination
The plan has been considered for three or -FOUR
years and informally dis -ussed on many occasio"S
but definite action has been taken, owing 10 q
number OF apparen, difficulties. which are likely
soon 10 be overcome.
The Rev Dr.. Charles Cuthbert Hall, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian Church Of BROOKLYN VINO
will ir few months become Unions presioeh''
gave The Tribune comprehensive statement on
Saturday evening regarding tho plan for the es-
tablishment OF the theological. university. Dr. HAN
carefully dictated the following statement:
My attention having beer called 10 an article
headed a Theological Universi,". pointing o"'
the possibilities OF enlargement. OF tnc cmr,cu,
my opinion having been asked In reference 10 me
article | beg to say that the statements OF tnc
refer 10 the informal discussion 81 tho matte by
officers and friends OF the SEMINARY Tor some nm, ~
i Ss SEMINARY FOX good can be extended in tho
future by opening special ines Oh rs SLY Of de-
nomnatonai though,
RELATIONS WITH OTHER BODIES
1T Is. however 100 to speak with any
,jaa Before
versity plan could he carried out It would be neces-
sary for the Board OF Directors TO cohs,d"F mann
preliminary questions Of great Importance bearing
upon the constitutional rights Of the seminary 10
become a theological university. am di'e sure
the universal sentiment in :he Board OF Directors
Ard in the faculty favors cordial and close reia-
tons with the various Christian deuoTnations. D.i
10, prepared TO say what may ne me nc o,
policy OF tho Board in reference to the pa" o''-
lined tentatively in The Post article a
that which is said in The srii Sa Prssb
ing the spri, OF in the seminary
Board am in hearty agreement; While the sen =
may has renrned to us az m" General As
semby there is no wish in any nIno o'IItn hn
characterized by mutual confidence ana orothety
esteem.
THE QUESTION OF ENDo"MENTs
The all.important question 10 be settled beio'e
Union can be enlarged by the establishment OF oe
Iomina tional annexes IL whether fhere are V'a"
in any or ali Of the seminarys endo" men'S VIM"
would result In the loss OF funds should the III
sttution branch out and extend its teachingS w"
vond those laid down by the presbyterian c'e'"
The best legal advice obtainahle VIII ne sonsh' u.
This noint and not until II is satisfactory ceaieo
up will further plans be discussed Inc u'e.'
do not propose 20 take any acuoa "h'c" WIN ~
.bs,n q, any Of their endowment funds. AS Dr'
Hall ntimates IN his statement. the directors are
practically unanimous in favor OF me piop po
II Is
49, ~ "a. recognized leaders in she denoInna-
ton they would not have the siGhteSt u'licpi':
in securing funds for the extension shouhu INV!
decide to carry ii out .,..r,..s ,roc
No extensive enlargement Of the seminar! po oo
or,y would be required to accommodate &c pr,
nosed snneyes The required lectuie-rooms couia
he scored asily and a moderate cost Wn,,e we
snoc;al courses OF instruction in cach ueloI,iIia
.;nnaI department would not be EXTENSIVE belhE
limited probably: to one or TWO course 90 woS
aanb week aud the greater part or the "ork "ou,a
ha donn in the classrooms OF the seminar! proper