The Gateway Bulletin COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY i 1 i Decatur, Georgia Graduate Summer School August 3-27, 1954 Children's Choir Summer School August 4-11, 1954 VOL. XLVI MAY 1954 No. 1 RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED Entered as second-class matter, May 9, 1928, at the post office at Decatur, Georgia under the Act of August 24, 1912. PUBLISHED QUARTERLY AT DECATUR, GEORGIA Second Annual Summer School In 1953 Columbia Seminary instituted as an experiment the practice of holding a brief summer session intended primarily for the benefit of graduate students and of ministers who desire an opportunity for refresher courses and for unhurried reading. The response to that experiment indicated that it meets a real need in the lives of ministers in this area, and a second session will be held August 3-27, 1954. Three members of the Seminary Faculty, Dr. J. B. Green, Dr. Richard T. Gillespie, and Dr. James H. Gailey, Jr., will offer a total of six courses during this period. Each course will carry an academic credit of two quarter hours. No student will take more than three courses. All credits earned will be applicable toward the completion of requirements for the Th.M. degree. All classes will be held in the John Bulow Campbell Library which is air-conditioned. Hence courses will be taught and reading done in condi- tions of maximum comfort. However, the fact that Atlanta has an average elevation of 1050 feet assures the likelihood that the nights will be uniformly pleasant and that temperatures experienced even during daylight hours will seldom be extreme. Atlanta offers many opportunities for wholesome recreation during leisure hours. The Seminary has facilities for tennis, soft- ball, volley ball and shuffle board on the campus, and there are golf courses and swimming pools readily available. Rooms in the dormitory will be available for students and for their wives. A number of modern, fire-proof apartments will provide living quarters for those who wish to bring their families with them. The seminary dining room will be open only during the week when the Chorister's Guild will be in session. Other meals can be secured at moderate prices in various eating places in Decatur. THE SCHEDULE 8:15-9:10 A. M. 117. Exegesis of Proverbs The Hebrew text of the Book of Proverbs will be read in part and the Proverbs will be considered against the background of other ancient wisdom literature. In addition, members of the class will consider modern applications of the Proverbs. Professor Gailey 181. The Teachings of Jesus Of those who have occupied the teacher's office, Jesus is easily first. The teachings of others are valuable, but His are indispensable. He was the Teacher sent from God. He taught saving truth. His words possess an authority and a finality that belong to the words of no other. Included in the teachings of Jesus are all the great subjects of religion, and from them may be deduced principles for the solution of all the problems of life. No teacher of religion can afford to neglect the teaching of the Teacher. Professor Green 9:15-10:10 A. M. 455a. Sermon Studies A study of pre-reformation preaching, including the patristic and mediaeval periods. Professor Gillespie 112. Recent Literature Regarding the Old Testament Representative contributions to the field of Old Testament studies will be read and reported on by members of the class in order to provide the student with information as to the "present state" of Old Testament studies. Professor Gailey 11:15 A. M.- 12:10 P. M. 180. Preaching from the Psalms The Book of Psalms is a little Bible. It comprises many elements; law and gospel, history and prophecy, philosophy, religion, and ethics; these make it a rich treasury. A course in the theology of the Psalter includes studies not only in God, but also in man, sin, revelation, Messiah, salvation, immortality, etc. As the student explores this storehouse of materials for the work of the ministry, he will find a supply for his own spiritual needs. Professor Green 463a. Preaching from the Gospel of Mark An analytical and critical study of the Gospel according to Mark as a source of sermonic materials. Professor Gillespie EXPENSES The charges made for the summer session will be as follows: Tuition: $4.50 per quarter hour or $25.00 for the normal full load of six hours. Room for Student $15.00 Room for Student and wife 25.00 Apartments 40.00 Fees of $5.00 and $15.00 respectively, payable in advance, will be charged for the reservation of rooms and apartments. Board in the Refectory for one week $15.00. Inquiries about academic matters should be addressed to President J. Mc- Dowell Richards. The Treasurer, Miss C. Virginia Harrison, will handle the arrangements for rooms and apartments. While the Seminary does not normally provide scholarship help for graduate work, funds are available to provide aid for a limited number of men who are pastors of rural or small town churches. Inquiries concerning this aid should be addressed to Dr. Richards. Students should arrive for registration on the afternoon of August 2. Classes will meet on regular schedule beginning Tuesday morning, August 3. Children's Choir Summer School The Children's Choir Summer School of the Chorister's Guild will be held for the second year in connection with the summer graduate school. The dates for this will be August 4-11. Emphasis in the school this year will be upon choir methods for Primary, Junior and Junior High Choirs and Recreational Methods for Children. This school conducted by a faculty consisting of nationally known authorities in their respective fields offers a valuable opportunity to train leadership for work with the groups mentioned. The Program: Daily classes in: Primary Choir methods and materials; demonstration rehearsals Junior Choir methods and materials; demonstration rehearsals Teen-age Choir methods and materials; demonstration rehearsals The well-planned recreational program for choirs The Faculty: Primary Choir Mrs. Haskell Boyter, well-known Atlanta children's choir director Junior Choir Mrs. Ruth K. Jacobs, founder and president of the Chorister's Guild, author of "The Successful Children's Choir" Teen-age Choir Mrs. Mae Nightingale, director of music, Le Conte Junior High School, Hollywood, California; author and composer Planned recreation Miss Alta Ice, national recreational director for the Meth- odist Church The Cost: Tuition $20.00, including a packet of music Room and board $20.00 (Seminary dormitory). The first meal served will be dinner on the evening of August 3. The last meal will be breakfast on the morn- ing of August 12 Linen Service $1.00 (People may bring their own linens if they prefer) For further information, write to Chorister's Guild 204 N. Second Street Memphis 3, Tennessee For room reservations, address Miss C. Virginia Harrison, Treasurer, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia. Early registration is recommended; registration is limited to 60.