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Religious Worship.
I.—YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
| W. I. McNAIR,[1] | General Secretary. |
| J. M. BRODNAX,[2] |
Object.—The Young Men's Christian Association, founded 1858, is the largest
student-organization in the University. It stands for a higher spiritual life among
the members, and for united effort to help others in the attempt to live consistent
Christian lives.
Work.—The distinctive work of the Association consists in maintaining a
weekly Prayer-Service, held on Wednesday night from 7.00 to 7.45; in conducting,
through some of its most active members, several Sunday Schools in the
University and vicinity; in arranging various Bible Study Classes under the
direction of the most experienced students of the Bible; and in inviting eminent
Christian workers to address the students on religious matters.
Biblical Instruction.—Under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. and through the
generous support of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions Rev. Charles A.
Young, of Chicago, conducted Bible courses extending through six weeks and
covering the following subjects:
1. The Life and Letters of St. Paul.
2. The Minor Prophets.
3. Popular Lecture Course on Hebrew Poetry.
For the session of 1898-99 the following attractive courses will be offered:
| 1. The Hebrew Legal Literature. | Five lectures. |
| This course arranged for at the request of law students will include a careful study of the Mosaic Code, Rights of Persons, &c. |
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| 2. Historical Study of the Life of Christ. | Twenty lectures. |
| This course will be based on the four Gospels following the Stevens-Burton outline used by the Y. M. C. A. |
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| 3. The History of Prophecy. | Twenty lectures. |
| This course will consist chiefly of Book-Studies. The classes will use Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel and the Minor Prophets in the Modern Reader's Bible series for text-books. |
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| 4. The Songs of the Bible. | Five lectures. |
| This course of lecture-studies on the early Hebrew Songs, including some of the Psalms, will be opened to the general public. |
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Rev. CARL E. GRAMMER, D. D.,
(Late of the Episcopal Theological Seminary).
| 1. The Acts of the Apostles. | Six (or more) lectures. |
Rev. JOHN R. SAMPEY, D. D.,
(Of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary).
| 1. Old Testament Interpretation (?). | Six (or more) lectures. |
These Bible courses will begin with the opening of the session on September
15th, and will continue until the Christmas holidays begin. (For special privileges
accorded ministers and ministerial students see page 114).
Equipment.—The Y. M. C. A. Campus, situated just outside the University
grounds, and adjoining the handsome Fayerweather Gymnasium, is fitted up for
tennis, baseball, football, and with a graded and ballasted running track, and is
now opened to the free use of all students.
At present, the Association has no headquarters of its own, but it is expected
that adequate quarters will be provided next session for the exclusive use of the
Association.
Y. M. C. A. Hall.—The northwest wing of the Rotunda has been assigned by
the Faculty for the exclusive use of the Young Men's Christian Association. This
wing consists of a spacious and conveniently situated assembly room, with two
offices adjoining. It is the purpose of the Association to furnish this hall before
the opening of the next session, so that it will be in readiness for the general reception
to new students.
Membership.—The membership of the Association consists of two classes, active
and associate members; any member of an evangelical church, who is in good
standing, may become an active member of the Association; any young man of
good moral character may become an associate member upon payment of the
annual dues. The sessional fee for membership is $1.50, payable in advance.
Indorsement.—The Visitors and the Faculty of the University heartily commend
the work of the Association, and it is earnestly desired that every parent or
guardian see to it that the student under his care is encourged to join the Association
as soon as he reaches the University. An opportunity to do this is always
given at the opening reception for new students.
II.—CHAPEL SERVICES.
The religious services of the University consist of a daily prayer service of fifteen
minutes, just before the supper hour; and the regular preaching services in
the Chapel on Sunday morning and evening.
The daily prayer services are conducted by students and members of the
Faculty. The Sunday services are conducted by representative ministers of all
evangelical denominations, invited mainly from Virginia and adjacent States. All
the details of this plan are entrusted to a committee on Religious Exercises composed
of three members of the Faculty and three students selected from the
officers of the Young Men's Christian Association.
The list of the University preachers for the current session may be found on a
previous page.
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