New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.

This institution was founded January ~.
1896 and opened for instruction December D
fDllsWing Its directors and professors give tne'r
assent rs officers of the institution 10 the
standards Of the Presbyterian Church It's char-
ter requires that equal privileges OF admission
and instruction. with all the advantages Oh the
Institution shalt be allowed to students Oh every
determination OF Christians"
or the 40 divinity schools. only two or three
date b~ek beyond 1899. and one-hah we're or
ganixed In the last forty years. They are ad-
vanced seminaries Of learning. where spiritual
guides and teachers are chiefly trained. not oniy
ministers ~ the Gospel. whether bishops. pas
tors or evangeiisis. but editors Of the religious
press. college presidents and professors. secre-
taries Of ecclesiastical boards. etc. While all are
agreed in asserting Divine origin and claims OF
Christianity. they differ in pelity ana doctrine.
OF this great number the Union Theoiogicai Sem
mary is not only one OF the oldest. out one Oh
the most erAncnt having attained that ofShi'y
OF intellectual greatness that only long years OF
experience develop. 1t was the design OF
its founders to provide a theological seminary
in the midst OF tire greatest and most growing
community in America, around whieh All men
OF moderate views and feelings. VINO desire 10
live free from party strife and STAND aioof iron,
all extremes OF dOctrinal speculation. practical
radcalism and ecclesiastical domination. may
cordially and affectionately rally. That their
hopes were fuinllcd The results nave Hioie t"""
demonstrated Many of the most noted leaders
and educators of this country are among IT'S
graduates.
nary that large city offers for the training
Of young for the Gospel ministry advah-
tages quite equal to those which attract so many
bither TO prepare for the professions OF law ana
medicine. Results have fully JUSTIFIED TINS De-
lief Candidates for the sacred ofnce are Eere
brought into contact with the pest lo'"'s Vi
church life and work.
For matriculation every person must present
a certificate of membership in some evangelical
church. and in order TO enter the regular ana
honor courses, must either give testimonials Oh
having taken full classical course In Some
college Of recognized standing or be examined
by. the faculty.
The requirements for this examination oil nom
collegiate students follows:
1. Latin. inc Idng Latin prose composition
2. Greek. including Greek prose composition
g. Logic. psychology and philosophy
4. Rhetoric
5. General history.
A grade Of 66 per cent for the regular course.
and 50 per cent for the honor course. must he
reached In this entrance examination.
Students may also he admitted to either '"e
middle or the senior class on examination
Special courses are provided. BY an agree
n1ent Of the Regents Of the University Of the
state of New.York the Regents will confer the
degree of b. u. UPON such honor students as
the faculty recommend The corr'euu"' conn
prises the following departments
PTOpRdeuticS
Biblical philOIogy and cxcgesis.
Bfn4fcaf theology.
Church history.
Systematic theology
ApOlogetics and etfrics.
Practical theology.
Vocal culture.
Sacred music .
Special university courses are Offered at Co
iumbia and New-York universities TO students
Of superior scholarships This is on condition
that they will not interfere with the regular
work of the seminary. -
The seminary buildings. No IU Park-ave.
contain the chapel library. museum. social
room. reading room. gymnasium, lecture rooms.
Offices for the professors and furnished rooms
for the students - .
Each student is charged $40 year for the
general expenses Of the institution ~ for the
care of his ROOM and $40 year for heat. Ten
dcalars a wear IL the assessment upon each room
for gas No other charge Is made Tor rooms use
~ library or instruction.
the city OF New-york affords many opportuni-
it,. for self- suppOrt in ways which may stimuli
late and aid professional training. Students
are. not allowed to make engagements which
WIN conflict with their seminary duties scholar
elips and fellOwShips are awarded as a reCOgni-
tion of merit. The library contains about t2..'oJ
voIumes % 400 pamphlets and 1856 manuscripts.
The leading theological and literary reviews and
periodicals. of England. Germany. France and the
United States a.e taken. The museum includes
Riblical and Christian antiquities and objects IL
Illustrating missionary life and work. There Is
also a seminar room connected with the library.
where students afforded special Opportunl-
ties for private investigation and study. In ad-
dillon TO the regular and special lecture courses
or the seminary, lectures and addresses are
given by prominent clergymen and others
The presi mt of the faculty is the Rev. Charles
C,,fhhert Hall who Is also the Skinner and Nc
Afuiu professor Of pastoral theology. church
poIity and mission work
NEW YORK INSTITUTION FOR THE
INSTRUCTION or THE DEAF