Bulletin of COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY DECATUR. GEORGIA Vol. XIX April, 1936 No. 2 RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED Entered as second-class matter, May 9, 1928, at the post office at Decatur, Ga., under the Act of August 24, 1912. PUBLISHED QUARTERLY AT DECATUR, GEORGIA SECOND ANNUAL PASTOR'S INSTITUTE of COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY MONDAY TO SATURDAY MAY 11-25, 1936 THE PROG RAM The Institute will open on Monday eve- ning, May 11, at 8:00 o'clock with an ad- dress to be delivered by Dr. John S. Land, Pastor of the St. Charles Avenue Presby- terian Church, New Orleans, La. It will close at 1 :00 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, May 16th. All ministers attending the Insti- tute will have opportunity to elect and to enroll for three of the seven special courses which will be offered during the morning periods, but there will be an assembly of the entire group in the Chapel at noon each day for the addresses which are to be deliv- ered at that period. Rev. Wallace McP. Al- ston, Director of Young People's Work for the Presbyterian Church, U. S., is to be the speaker at the noon hour on each day of the week except Tuesday. Dr. Land will speak at this hour on Tuesday and at 8 :00 o'clock each evening during the conference. The afternoons will be left free for recreation and study. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION At 9 :00 A.M. Dr Wm C.Robinson: Historical Apologetics The Deity of Our Lord The following special themes will be dealt with in the respective hours of this course: The Quest of the Historical Jesus Back to Christ, The Greater Confession, Kurios Christos, I he r'eril of Not Worshipping Jesus. Dr Henry W. McLaughlin: The Program of My Church A course designed especially to meet the needs of ministers in rural or small town churches. Leader- ship training credit will be given for the satisfactory completion of required work in the course. At 10:00 A.M. Dr E D Kerr: Jeremiah, The Man and His Mes- sageA series of exegetical, expository and practical studies from the writings of this great Old Testament prophet. . Dr S A. Cartledge: Recent Developments m New Testament Study-A brief survey will be made of out- standing work in recent years in New Testament Scholarship. The course will include some discussion of such fields as: the synoptic problem, the life ot Christ, the language of the Gospels, textual criticism, and historical criticism. Dr T McD. Richards: The Epistle of JamesAn attempt to emphasize anew some of the devotional and practical messages of this book, and to point out some of its preaching values. At 11:00 A. M. Dr J. B. Green: Five Hours in the Psalms -The aim of this course is: (1) Introduction to the Psalms, (2) Arrangement of the Psalms for Homiletic Treat- ment, (3) Illustrations of the Homiletic Treatment. Dr. P. H. Carmichael: Adult Psychology The fol- lowing phases of the subject will be discussed: (1) General characteristics of adult life; (2) The adult mind and changes in mental habits; (3) Divisions of adult life, and mental and moral differences of the sexes; (4) The adult as a learner and as a worshiper; and (5) Christian living, parental experience, and the adult in youth leadership. SPECIAL LECTURES At 12:00 Noon On Tuesday Dr. John S. Land: Liberating Your Library. On Wednesday and subsequent days Rev. Wallace McP Alston: Our Church and Youth (1) Retro- spect and Appraisal, (2) Our Church and the : Ear y Adolescent Group, (3) Our Church and the Middle Adolescent Group, (4) Our Church and the Later Adolescent Group. At the conclusion of each address, Mr. Alston will give opportunity for questions and suggestions from his audience. At 8:00 P. M. Dr John S. Land: The Ministry of Reconciliation (1) Man Reconciled to God, (2) Man Reconciled to Himself, (3) Man Reconciled to Man, (4) Man Re- conciled to Mortality, (5) Man Reconciled to Immor- tality. GENERAL INFORMATION At the request of the Synod of Georgia the first regular Pastor's Institute of Columbia Seminary was held last year as an experiment, intended to determine whether such a conference period would not meet a real need in the lives of ministers throughout this sec- tion The attendance upon that first institute was highly gratifying and at the conclusion of the week the ministers present, by a unanimous vote expressed ap- preciation for the program and requested the Seminary to make the offering of similar courses and lectures a part of its regular service to the Church. In com- pliance with that request, and in the desire to make its facilities as thoroughly available to our ministers as possible, the Seminary has taken pleasure in preparing and now is offering the program for this Second An- nual Pastor's Institute. The subjects for all courses and lectures have been selected with a view to the attainment of the highest possible degree of helpfulness to busy pastors. A cordial invitation to attend the Institute is extended especially to ministers of the hve supporting Synods and to the Alumni of this mstitu- tion, but ministers of other Synods and other denomi- nations will be gladly welcomed and cared for so far as space permits. In order to prevent all possibility of inconvenience, those who plan to attend the Institute are urged to write and give notice of that fact in advance. Expenses: In order to meet the necessary expenses in connection with the conference a registration fee of $2.00 will be charged each minister who enrolls. Board and lodging will be furnished on the campus at the rate of $1.50 per day. So long as space in the dormi- tory permits the Seminary will be glad to entertain the wives of ministers at the same rate as their husbands, and the privilege of attending all classes will also be accorded them. Inasmuch as the supply of linen avail- able is small, all guests are requested to bring their own sheets, pillow cases, and towels. Individuals de- siring to remain over the week-end will be permitted to do so. Scholarships: Through the kind cooperation of Dr. Henry W. McLaughlin, Director of Country Church Work in the Presbyterian Church, U. S., who will offer a special course throughout the week, a limited number of scholarships providing board and lodging during the Institute will be available for pas- tors of rural and small town churches. Those inter- ested in securing such aid are requested to write direct to Dr. McLaughlin, Box 1176, Richmond, Va., for the terms upon which these scholarships will be awarded. Daily Schedule: The Rising bell will ring each morning at 7:30. Breakfast will be served at 8:00 o'clock, lunch at 1:00, and supper at 6:30. All classes and addresses will be at the hours indicated on pages two and three of this folder. The Library will be open for the whole of each day during the week. Recreation and Amusements: The afternoon and late evening periods have been left open for relaxa- tion, fellowship, exercise, and study. Tennis courts are available at the Seminary, visitors may enjoy the privilege of playing on a number of local golf courses at a nominal charge, and the seminary campus together with its environs offers opportunity for pleasant wood- land walks by those who prefer quieter forms of exer- cise. Atlanta's shopping centers, beauty spots, and points of historic interest are near at hand and offer abundant attractions for motorists. Just following the opening address on Monday evening there will be an informal reception at which all visitors will have an opportunity to become acquainted with one another and with the Faculty. Alumni Meeting: The annual meeting of the Columbia Seminary Alumni Association will be held at the hour of the mid-day meal on Tuesday, May 12. It is hoped that a large number of the Alumni will be present for the luncheon and for the business meeting and period of fellowship which will follow. For registration or for additional information address President J. McD. Richards COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Decatur, Ga.