Columbia Theological Seminary Bulletin, 43, number 3, December 1950

Bulletin of

COLUMBIA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

DECATUR, GEORGIA

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December,

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PUBLISHED QUARTERLY AT DECATUR, GEORGIA

GOD'S WORD MUST NOT BE BOUND

It is not inappropriate that the Christian
ministry should utilize the expression, "too little, too late".

Rather, it is expedient at this time that Presbyterianism
make to its members a prayerful plea that there be no
rationing of God's Word in our time . . . that there may be
no shortage of real hope in the desperate days which are
ahead.

The "Word" is the weapon of Christian ministers
through Christ. It is their only weapon, and the one instru-
ment which can win any lasting victory.

We believe you will agree that development of the
intellectual powers of our Presbyterian ministerial students
is necessary to effective interpretation of God's Word . . .
surely, then, these men, the Church's counterparts of our
nation's military and naval officers, should be granted every
possible means for developing their use of the instrument
of peace.

Ministerial training must be unlimited . . . that there
may not be too little spreading of Christ's message of love
too late.

the word of God is not bound.
2nd Timothy, 2:9

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WITH ADDITIONAL LIBRARY SPACE

In 1828 Columbia, with five ministerial students and one
professor, began operations from a Presbyterian manse in
Lexington, Ga. Its library consisted of 300 volumes.

Two years later the seminary was moved to Columbia, S. C,
and by 1850 boasted a 4,582 volume library.

In 1927 the school was moved to Decatur, Ga. This location
was deemed best suited as a means to serving an expanded
territory the synods of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama,
Florida and Mississippi. The area covers 247,785 square miles
with a population today of well over 10,000,000 persons
less than one-half of whom are church members.

The home challenge and the constant call from foreign
fields have been accepted anew; and in 1950, with the largest
student body in its history, Columbia is straining at its physical
seams to provide sufficiently for intellectual and spiritual
growth . . .

36,000 VOLUMES CROWD SHELVES

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Books are virtually stacked atop each other in a small
area urgently needed for classrooms. For seminary students
alone, the space is insufficient; but this treasury of research
is also made available for use by students and faculty mem-
bers of other colleges in this area as a part of Columbia's
participation in the University Center of Georgia. There
simply must be more space to make the library fully effective
as a part of God's work.

Study to shew thyself
approved unto God . . .

2nd Timothy, 2:15

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YOU WILL HELP RAISE

COLUMBIA WILL RECEIVE A FURTHER

Enlarge the place of thy tent, and
let them stretch forth the curtains of
thy habitations; spare not, lengthen
thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes.

Isaiah 54:2

PRESENT FACILITIES

Compare the cramped space
shown here for reading, re-
search and stacking facilities
with the modern library lay-
outs shown on the following
pages.

ONLY 3,900 SQUARE FEET NOW AVAILABLE

$250,000 BY OCTOBER 1, 1951

Columbia can build a completely modern structure which
will be ample to stack present and anticipated books con-
veniently, and provide the necessary privacy for efficient re-
search ... if this amount is secured by 1951 . . .

SIFT OF $100,000 FOR THE LIBRARY

This gift by an anonymous donor has been promised with
the requirement that a minimum of $250,000 be raised for
the erection of the building. The $100,000 lump sum will
be used as added endowment for the library.

he collection of books, historical documents and
periodicals will inevitably increase. Approved plans

call for a building of over 24,600 square feet to house nearly 100,000

volumes.

Modern in every feature the new library will have on its ground
floor stacks, or rows of shelves, with convenient rooms for private
research located nearby. On the first floor will be a large reading room,
a work room, an office for the full-time librarian soon to be employed,
and other necessary features.

The Administration and Directors are agreed that a library of this
size and over-all scope is absolutely essential for serving the churches
and colleges in this area. It will require the $250,000 to erect the building
and a minimum of $100,000 to provide for upkeep of the structure and
maintenance of an adequate library staff.

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OF THE NEW LIBRARY . . .

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Note the private rooms (carrels) for research
located at the end of the stacks. Stacks, or
shelves, are about the height of an average
man. This eliminates the old-fashioned lad-
der climbing to obtain a top shelf book.

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There will be adequate room for concen-
trated reading and browsing for the many
students and professors who will use this
library.

On partial second floor there will be sufficient space to stack additional volumes.
Second floor will also have a class room equipped for projection of slides, movies
and microfilm.

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IN 24,600 SQUARE FEET

(As against 36,000 volumes In only 3,900 square feet)

TODAY...

YESTERDAY

Birthp/ace
Lexington, Ga. 1828

As "The Theological Seminary
of the Synod of South Carolina
and Georgia" the school began
operations in this old manse. Dr.
Thomas Goulding was the first
professor. Columbia now serves
five states.

YOUR ACTION . . . NOW
CAN PROVIDE FOR
AN ENLARGED . . .

TOMORROW...

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Dear Friend: Colum bia Theological

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undertaking.

Sincerely yours,

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president,

Chairman

BOARD

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William A. L. Sibley, Esq. . South Carolina
Rev. Sam Burney Hay .... Alabama

Rev. U. S. Gordon Florida

J. R. McCain, Esq Georgia

Rev. Geo. M. Telford . South Carolina
Rev. Dwyn M. Mounger . . Mississippi

H. Lane Young, Esq Georgia

Rev. R. E. Hough .... Mississippi
Rev. Wm. V. Gardner .... Georgia

N. P. Yowell, Esq Florida

Rev. Stuart R. Oglesby

RECTORS

T. Guy Woolford, Esq.
Rev. J. Herndon McCain
Rev. James L. Doom
J. W. Dickson, Esq. .
Rev. W. H. Mcintosh .
Rev. E. L. Hill . . .
Ray Evers, Esq. . . .
Rev. Edward G. Lilly .
Rev. Jno. D. Thomas
W. Herbert Smith, Esq.
. . . Georgia

. . Georgia

Alabama

South Carolina

South Carolina

. Mississippi

. . Georgia

. . Alabama

South Carolina

. Florida

South Carolina

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