New-York tribune., 1901-09-27
NEW COURSES FOR LAYMEN
UNION THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY GIVE
INSTRUCTION IN CHRISTIAN WORK
OUTSIDE THE MINISTRY.

Union Theological Seminary announces a set
of this fall expressly for Christian work
ers who may not have preparation for the min
istry in mind. The courses have New-York
residents particularly IN view and open to
both sexes. They are designed for Sunday school
superintendents and teachers Young Men and
Young Womens Christian Association secre-
taries mission workers and any other laymen.
whether engaged in Christian work or not, who
may desire instruction of the highest grade in
the subjects OF the English Bible, methods of
religious instruction mission.
President Charles Cuthbert Hall will give one
course. Other seminary professors may offer
courses. Two additions, however have been
made TO the teaching force, who will conduct the
major part of the courses provided. They are
the Rev. Richard Morse Hodge who was super
intendent of the Bible Institute at Nashville,
Tenn and the Rev. William Dana Street, who
has been connected with the Madison Avenue
Reformed Church of this city. The Rev Gaylord
Starin White, the seminary director Of student
Christian work. will hold class city mission
work. Professor Frank Norton McMurray the
head of the Department Of the Theory and Prac-
tice of Teaching in Columbia University, will
conduct class at the seminary on methods OF
teaching and Sunday school practice. In addi-
ton, Professor Richard G.. Mouton of the De-
partnnent of Literature in English In the Univer-
sty of Chicago, and editor OF The Modern
Readers Bible" will give two lectures in March
on the literary study Of the Bible. Text books
will be used in nearly every class. and the reci-
alton rather than the lecture method Will be the
rule
The classes are specially designed TO meet the
wants of busy people separate class will be
formed for every course. Each class will have
one lesson a week. A person may enroll for
either one more classes at a time. The ses-
sion will extend from November ! TO May l, di-
vided into terms Of three months each
Some courses will require the full session and
some but term for completion. A person
may enter a class at the beginning Of either
term.
Most of the classes will be held in the even
ings; some will meet in the afternoons morn
ings One class will generally succeed another,
the hour following. so that person need devote
but one afternoon or evening a week 10 attend
two classes.
Most OF the regular classes viii be held at the
seminary No. 700 Park-ave. One class. how
ever will meet at the Teachers College OF Co
for the convenience both of those connected with
the university and OF residents living west Of
Central Park
Special classes by way of extension courses
will be organized at the churches desiring them
both in New-York and its vicinity. These
classes expected to pursue courses similar 10
those of the regular classes but shorter A very
complete course for it's length may be obtained
and the course may be extended by taking new
studies as given in succeeding years person
may obtain a complete set Of studies by attend
ing limited number of classes each session for
several years. Certificates will be furnished for
all courses successfully passed.
A class for Sunday school teachers for the
study of the international sunday school lesson
for the next day will be held at the seminary
not be the first such class that the seminary has
conducted.