The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-08

citizsns of the State. 1t would seem to be appropriate and ntting that the churches of the several denominattons in the State should avail themselves of the privileges which belong to their members as citizens of the State and should use, to whatever extent may seem desirable in the condcut of their educational work. the facilities afforded by the State university.
 It is recognized that the State uni versity Is a civic Institution and has for its mission the training of the youth of the State for efficient services as citizens. It is pecognized, also. that the distinctive object of the church in maintaining schools of its own is to Insure trained leadership in religious and denominatfonal work. There is therefore. logically no connict be- tween their respective missions tor the same young people are to serve in both these capacities. These two mis- sions being fin no sense antagonistfc but supplementary. 1t would seem the part of wise economy that these two educational agencies should avail them- selves, SC far as possible, of the facii- ities and appliances of leach other In the working out of their respective missions. keeping always in view the principle of the separation of the W the control and expenditure of the fi- nancial resources of each.
 Accepting the foregoing principle as fundamentally sound, the University of North Dakota cordially invites the pec- pie of the various denominations of the State to the consideration of plan under which the members of the sew eral denominations while preserving their denominational identity and main k.a A<-~& faT araf. educational work as they may deem necessary. shall join, as citizens. in patronage of the State University as the common agency for the. higher edu- cation of the youth of the state.
 As a basis of cooperation between the State University and the Methodist Church of the State, the following sug- gestions seem practicable.
 First-That the Methodist Church change the name of it's institution from the Red River Valley University to Wesley College.
 Second--That building or buildings be erected in near proximity to the State University but on a separate campus to include a Guild Hall. such recitation rooms as may be required for the work proposed possibly dormitories for young women and young men, and c presidents house.
 In1r0--Ih4t the Sourec oA Stuuy H1y be:
 (a) Bible and Church History. Eng fish Bible, New Testament Greek. He- brew, Theism and such other subjects as the college may elect in pursuance of its purpose.
 (bl A brief course that may be de- signated as a Bible Normal course. in- tended especially to it students to be- come efficient Sunday School teachers and lay workers. and upon che com pIeting of which certificates of re- cognition may be granted.
 Gel Instruction in music and elocu- tion may be given if desired and ap- propriate certificates granted.
 (d) Guild Hall lectures.
 Fourth-That the State University grant for work done in subjects in- cluded under (a) above. such credit toward the B. A. degree as it gives to technical work done in its own pro fessional schools and to work done in other colleges of reputable standing: Likewise, Wesley College shall give credit for work done in the State Uni yersity in similar manner as prepara-