THE JOHN B. CARY MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL
HISTORY AND LITERATURE.
Professor Forrest.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The general
entrance requirements and, in addition, English Literature A1
or A2.
For Undergraduates.
Biblical History and Literature B1: Old Testament History.
English Literature A1 or A2 prerequisite.—Attention will be given to
Hebrew origins and the various periods of the history through
nomadic life, early settlement, monarchy, dissolution of the state,
exile, and restoration. Incidentally, an effort will be made to appraise
the effect of modern science, philosophy and historical criticism
upon the Old Testament records, and to aid thoughtful students
in adjusting newly acquired knowledge with former beliefs.
Instruction will be given by lectures, assigned readings, reports and
discussions. (B. A. or B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday, 10-11. Rotunda, S. E.
Biblical History and Literature B2: Biblical Literature: Course
B1 or any B course in the schools of English prerequisite, although special
students may be admitted without satisfying the prerequisite. The
various forms of biblical literature will be studied both as aids to
the formation of a correct style, and as masterpieces of literature. Biblical
narratives, essays, sermons orations and poems will be analyzed and
compared with notable examples in general English literature. The
influence of the Bible upon literature will also be appraised. Instruction
by lectures, assigned readings, and exercises. (B. A. or
B. S. credit, 3 session-hours.) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 9-10.
Rotunda, S. E.
For Graduates and Undergraduates.
Biblical History and Literature C1: New Testament History
and Teaching: Courses B1 and B2, or the former of these and one B
course from the schools of English prerequisite.—A study of the history
and literature of the times between the close of the Old Testament
and the opening of the New Testament will introduce students to the
life and literature of the closing period of Hebrew national history.
A more detailed study of New Testament history and teaching in
relation to the preceding period will acquaint students with the facts
and forces of the beginnings of Christianity and the early development
of the church. Instruction will be given by lectures, assigned
readings, and discussions. Frequent written exercises will be required.
Each term an essay giving the results of the student's research
into some question related to the main subject of the course
will be called for. Hours by appointment. Rotunda, S. E.
Biblical History and Literature C2: Formation and Literary
Value of the English Bible: Courses B1 and B2, or either of these and
any B course from the schools of English, prerequisite.—A study of the
history of the Text and the Canon will lead up to a study of the
history of the English Bible. Special attention will be given to the
various English versions that culminated in the Authorized and Revised
versions. The earlier versions will be examined, their sources
will be considered, and the literary value of both the earlier and later
versions estimated. In addition to a study of these versions in original
copies or reprints, a wide range of reading will be required in
the voluminous literature of the subject, reports and papers will be
called for on assigned topics, and an essay demanding original investigation
will be a part of each term's work. Hours by appointment.
Rotunda, S. E.
But one C course will be given each session; C2 is offered for
1912-13.
Primarily for Graduates.
Biblical History and Literature D1: or secondary minor. Course
C1, or its equivalent prerequisite.—Historical and Literary Criticism of
the New Testament. Hours by appointment. Rotunda, S. E.
Biblical History and Literature D2: or primary minor. Courses
B1, B2 and C1 prerequisite.—Historical and Genetic Study of the
Teaching of the Old and New Testaments. This course will occupy
three hours per week for two entire sessions. Candidates for the
Ph. D. degree may use the first session's work for a secondary
minor, or the entire course as a primary minor. Hours by appointment.
Rotunda, S. E.
But one D course will be given each session.
Further advanced work may be arranged to meet the needs of
students.
