Columbia Theological Seminary Course Catalog 1873-1874, 1873-1874

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OFFICERS AND STUDENTS

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THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

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COLUMBIA, s. C.

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Board of Directm\s.

Rev. J. 0. LINDSAY, Chairman, Due West, S. C. .

Rev. E. M. GREEN, Secretary, Washington, N. C.

HENRY MULLER, Esq., Treasurer, Columbia, S. C.

Rev. J. LEIGHTON WILSON, D, D., Mayesville, S. C.

Rev. JOHN DOUGLAS, Charlotte, N. 0.

Rev. A. W. CLISBY, Macon, Ga.

JAMES W. BONES. Esq., Rome, Ga.

Hon. J. J. GRESHAM, Macon, Ga.

Hon. JAMES HEMPHILL, Chester, S. C.

A. BREVARD DAVIDSON, Esq., Charlotte. N. 0.

T. B. ERASER, Esq., Sumter, S. C.

W. E. JACKSON. Esq., Augusta. Ga,

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Faculty.

Accesmis. Exitnu.

1828. Thomas Goulding,* D. D., Professor of Ecclesias-
tical History and Church Polity. 1834.

1831. George Howe, D. D., LL.D., Professor of Biblical
Literature.

1833. A. W. Leland,* D. D., Professor of Christian

Theology. 1856.

1836. Charles Colcock Jones,* D. D., Professor of Ec-
clesiastical History and Church Polity. 1838.

1848. Charles Colcock Jones,* D. D., Professor of Ec-
clesiastical History and Church Polity. 1850.

1852. Alex. T. McGill, D. D., Professor of Ecclesias-

tical History and Church Polity. 1853.

1853. B. M. Palmer, D. D., Provisional Instructor in

Ecclesiastical History and Church Polity. 1853.

1854. B. M. Palmer, D. D., Professor of Ecclesiastical

History and Church Polity. 1856.

1856. A. W. Leland,* D.D., Professor of Sacred Rhetoric

and Pastoral Theology. 1871.

1856. J. H. Thornwell,* D. D., LL.D., Professor of

Didactic and Polemic Theology. 1862.

1857. J. B. Adger, D. D., Professor of Ecclesiastical

History and Church Polity.
1861. James Woodrow, Ph. D., D. D., Perkins Professor

of Natural Science in connexion with Revelation.
1867. William S. Plumer, D. D., LL.D., Professor of

Didactic and Polemic Theology.
1870. Joseph R. Wilson, D. D., Professor of Pastoral

and Evangelistic Theology and Sacred Rhetoric.

TUTOR IaV HEBREW.

1851. Bazile Lanneau,* A. M. 1855.

1856. James Cohen,* A. M. 1862.

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Alumni,

7<

Whole number of Alumni,

Deceased, .

Foreign Missionaries, .

423
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rom Massachusetts,

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From Missouri,

- 2

New York, -

- - 10

Rhode Island, - -

- 1

Pennsylvania,

- - 19

Vermont, - - -

- 1

Ohio, - - -

_ . 2

Connecticut, -

- 5

Virginia, - -

- - 4

New Hampshire, -

- 2

North Carolina,

- - 57

New Jersey, -

- 4

South Carolina,

- 145

Maryland, - -

- 1

Georgia, - -

- - 76

Florida, - -

- 2

Arkansas, - -

- - 5

Canada, - -

- 1

Alabama, - -

- - 29

Scotland, - -

- 2

Mississippi,

- - 27

Ireland, - -

- 3

Louisiana, -

- - 4

Hungary, - -

- - 1

Tennessee,

- - 10

England,

- 1

Kentucky,

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Mesidence

North Carolin

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40

Louisiana, .

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Georgia,
Alabama, .

54

. 27

Massachusetts,

2

South Carolina,

88

New Jersey
Pennsylvania,

2
3

Tennessee,

11

Mississippi,
California, .

37
1

Texas, .

12

Illinois,

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Indiana,

1

Arkansas, .

16

Florida,

11

New Hampshi
Vermont, .

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1
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of Alumni.

Kentucky, 8

Connecticut, 2

New York, 6

Maryland, 2

Virginia, 9

Ohio, 1

Minnesota, 1

Missouri, 2

Oregon, 1

Ireland, . . . * . . . 1

Scotland, 2

Japan, 1

India, 1

Brazil, 4

China, 2

Indian Nation, .... 2
Places of residence not

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TERM OF 1873-74.

FACULTY,
GEORGE HOWE, D. D., LL.D.,

Professor of Biblical Literature.

J. B. ADGER, D. D.,

Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Polity.

JAMES WOODROW, Ph. D , D. D.,

Perkins Professor of Natural Science in connexion with Revelation.

VVM. S. PLUMER, D. D., LL.D.,

Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology.

JOSEPH R. WILSON, D. D.,

Professor of Pastoral and Evangelistic Theology and Sacred Rhetoric.

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STUDENTS.

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SENIOR

CLASS.

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Names.

Residences.

College.

Graduated

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BRIGGS, E. H.

Columbus, Ga.

University of Ga.

1871.

19 L. H.

CAROTHERS, J. C.

Starkville, Miss.

Student Univ. of Miss.

1870.

11 L. H.

CUNNINGHAM, T. H

Anderson, S. C.

University of Ga.

1871.

18 L. H.

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DODGE, W. H.

Cuthbert, Ga.

Davidson College.

1871.

39 S. H.

DuBOSE, R. MEANS

Darlington, S. C.

University of S. C.

1871.

42 S. H.

DUNCAN, J. DEWITJ

1 Louisville, Ky.

Student Centre Collegi

. ' 1862.

2 L. ir.

HALL, J, G.

Monticello, Ark.

Davidson College.

1871.

32 S. II .

HEMPHILL, C. R.

Chester, S. C.

University of Va.

1871.

31 S. H.

JACOBS, J. R.

Clinton, S. C.

Student Davidson Col.

. 1869.

48 S. II.

JOHNSTON, T. T.

Toronto, Canada.

Knox College, Toronto

1871.

24 L. II.

McAllister, d. s.

Fayetteville, N. C.

Davidson College.

1871.

34 S. II.

McCORMICK, L. R.

Chester, S. C.

University of S. C.

1870.

12 L. H.

McKlNLEY, CARL

Lexington, Ga.

McMillan, g. w.

Sloop Point. N. C.

Davidson College.

1871.

38 S. H.

MILLER, ALFRED L.

Spartanburg, S. C.

Davidson College.

1869.

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MILLER, ROBERT A.

Yorkville, S. C.

Davidson College.

1871.

40 S. H.

PERRY, R. D.

Lancaster. S. C.

28 S. II.

PRESTON, S. R.

Abingdon, Va.

King College, Teun.

1871.

14 L. H.

SMITH, J. A.

Robeson Co., N. C.

Davidson College.

1871.

36 S. H.

SPRATT, J. W.

Fort Mill, S. C.

Davidson College.

1871.

37 S. H.

THORNWELL. J. H.

Columbia, S. C.

University of S. C.

1869.

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Names.
ANDERSON, J. J.
BLACK, JAMES S.
BYERS, DAVID 0.
CRAWFORD, WM. B.
CURRY, ALBERT B.
ENGLISH, THOS. R.
FAIR, J. Y.
FLINN, JOHN WM.
GARRISS, H. B. S.
GINN, ISAAC M.
HAHMET, J.HARVEY
JONES, JAMES E.
LIGON, RICHARD C.
McCONNELL, T. M.
McILWAIN, WM. E.
RANKIN, D. C.
REID, ROBERT A.
RHEA, J. MONTGOMERY
SMITH, ROBERT N.
WITHERSPOON, J.

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Residences.

College. Graduated

Roam.

Summerfield, Ala.

Davidson College.

1871.

33 S. H.

Burgaw, N. C.

41 S. H.

Abingdon, Va.

King College. Tenn.

1872.

20 L. H.

Arkadelphia, Ark.

Davidson College.

1872.

15 L. H.

Climax, Ga.

5 C. B.

Mayesville, S. C.

Davidson College.

1872.

47 S. H.

Abbeville, S. C.

Student University of Va.

1871.

16 L. H.

Holly Springs, Miss.

University of Miss.

1871.

17 L. H.

Soutb Washington, N. C.

44 S. H.

Amand iville, Ga.

Oglethorpe Univ.

1872.

25 S. H.

Manning, S. C.

Davidson College.

1872.

4 L. H.

Dirt Town, Ga.

1 L. H.

Abbeville, S. C.

Erskine College.

1872.

1 C. B.

Abingdon, Va.

King College, Tenn.

1872.

22 L. H.

Providence, N. C.

Erskine College.

1872.

21 L. H.

Greensboro, N. C.

Student Stewart College.

1872.

24 L. H.

MonVttsvilie, S. C.

Erskine College.

1872.

23 L. H.

Blountvillo, Tenn.

King College, Tenn.

1S72.

9L. H.

Jonesboro, Ga.

Oglethorpe Univ.

1872.

43 S. H.

Columbu?, Miss.

University of Miss.

1872.

11 L. H.

Middle Class, 20.

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JUNIOM

CLASS.

Names.

Residences.

College.

Graduated

Room.

ALLISON, JOS. Y.

Concord, N. C.

Student Univ. of Va.

1868.

35 S. H.

CALDWELL, S. C.

Senatobia, Miss.

University of Miss.

1872.

21 L. H.

HASSELL, A. M.

Crockett, Texas.

Student Austin Col.

1873.

29 S. H.

HENDERSON, JOHN.

Ontario, Canada.

13 L. H.

HOLLINGSWORTH, W.

T. Atlanta, Ga.

Oglethorpe Univ.

1872.

5 L. H.

JOHNSON, J. J.

Euharlee, Ga.

Student Davidson Col.

1873.

13 L. H.

KILLOUGH, W. W.

Searcy, Ark.

Student Davidson Col.

1873.

27 S. H.

KIRK PATRICK, M. R.

Fort Deposit, Ala.

Davidson College.

1873.

46 S. H.

^McMULLEN,J.C.

Pleasant Ridge, Ala.

Davidson College.

1873.

36 S. H.

McRAE, D. A.

Harnett Co, N. C.

30 S. H.

MORRIS, S. LESLIE

Abbeville, S, C.

Erskine College.

1873.

29 S. H.

MORROW, R. 0. B.

Somerville, Ala.

University of Miss.

1873.

30 S. H.

ROGAN, JAMES W.

Bristol, Tenn.

King College, Tenn.

1873.

9L. H.

STRATTON, W. M.

Jackson, La.

Stud't Centenary College.

45 S. H.

WALLACE, W. G. F.

Clayton, Ala.

Davidson College.

1873.

3L. H.

WILSON, A. W.

Yorkville, S. C.

Davidson College.

1873.

27 S. H.

Junior Class, 16.

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Senior Class 21

Middle Class 20

Junior Class .16

Total 57

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Austin 1

Centenary 1

Centre 1

Davidson 19

Erskine 4

King 5

Knox 1

Oglethorpe University 3

Stewart 1

University of Georgia 2

University of Mississippi 5

University of South Carolina 3

University of Virginia 3

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Alabama 5

Arkansas 3

Georgia 9

Kentucky 1

Louisiana 1

Mississippi 4

North Carolina 8

South Carolina : 17

Tennessee 3

Texas 1

Virginia 3

Canada 2

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Sessions*

There is but one session in the Seminary year. The year
commences on the third Monday in September, and ends with
the second Thursday in May.

Admission*

The regular time for admission to the Seminary is in Septem-
ber. It is very desirable that all Students should be present at
the commencement of the year, particularly those entering the
Junior Class.

The Seminary is open to Students of every denomination.
Candidates for admission must furnish the Faculty with satisfac-
tory testimonials of being in full communion with some Christian
Church, and of having been regularly educated at some College
or University, or in the absence of such testimonials, must satisfy
the Faculty, by examination, that they have made attainments
deemed equivalent. Such persons, on assenting to the Consti-
tution of the Seminary, are admitted to the enjoyment of all its
privileges.

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Course of Study.

The Regular Course of Study embraces a period of three years,
and covers the several departments of Theological education.

I. Biblical Literature.

1. The Grammar of the Hebrew and Chaldee Languages and the
Grammatical and Exegetical study of the Hebrew and Chaldee
Scriptures. Portions of the Historical, Poetical, and Pro-
phetic Books, and the Chaldee of Ezra and Daniel, are read.
To these are added written exercises in translating from Eng-
lish or the Greek of the Apocrypha into Hebrew.

2. The Exegetical study of the New Testament in Greek. The
four Gospels in Harmony, the more important Epistles, are
the subjects of Exegesis, the effort being to lead the Student,
in the use of the best helps, to a thorough knowledge of the
original.

3. Biblical Antiquities, Scripture Geography, Introduction to
the Old and New Testaments, Biblical Criticism, The Canon
of the Scriptures, (reference being had to the views of the
Church of Rome and to modern sceptical theories,) the Orig-
inal Languages of Scripture as to their character, history, and
affinities, Interpretation and Prophecy, are topics of instruc-
tion by Text Book or Lectures. Occasional exegetical essays
by Students.

II. Ecclesiastical History and Church Polity.

1 . The Junior Class is occupied thrice every week with Old Tes-
tament Church History, the text-book being Kurtz's Manual
of Sacred History. After finishing that work, they take up
Schaff's History of the Christian Church, Vol. 1., Part II.,
which treats of the second and third centuries. The Lectures
to this class are chiefly unwritten.

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2. The Middle Class use for their text-books Kurtz's History of
the Christian Church, in two volumes, and Killen's Ancient
Church. The Professor meets this Class three times every
week, and supplements the text-books with lectures.

3. The third year is devoted to Church Polity. The text-books
are Bannerman's Church of Christ, Calvin's Institutes, Book
IV., and Gillespie's Assertion of the Government of the
Church of Scotland. The Professor meets this Class also three
times every week, either for lecture or for examination on the
text-book. Particular attention is given to the exposition of
our Form of Government and Book of Discipline.

III. Pastoral and Evangelistic Theology.

In this department instruction is given by means of carefully
prepared lectures, embracing the whole subject of ministerial call
and character, together with the duties, relations, and functions
of the evangelist's office, including its special application to
foreign missionary work. Besides, the Pastoral Epistles in the
original are minutely analysed and fully interpreted.

IV. Saored Ehetoric.

Lectures are delivered upon this branch of study, which are
supplemented (on separate days) by a close examination of the
principles of Rhetoric proper, with the aid of the latest edition of
Whately as a text-book. In addition, the analysis, with elabo-
rate explanations, of portions of the Scripture, with the view of
aiding the Student to a correct view of the homiletic art and of
expository preaching, constitute one of the regular recitations.
Sermons are also delivered memoriter, in the presence of the
Professor in charge ; also original pieces are declaimed for
direct improvement in oratory, and debates are engaged in for
readiness in extemporaneous speech ; all of which exercises are
carefully criticised.

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V. Natural Science in connexion with Eevealed Religion.

In this department, instruction is given exclusively by lectures.
It embraces the Natural History of the Bible ; Geology, Astron-
omy, and other branches of Natural Science, as far as they have
any real or supposed connexion with Revelation ; and also Ar-
chaeology and Chronology. During the Senior year, the ques-
tion of the Unity of the Human Race is fully examined.

VI. Didactic Theology.

In this department, each leading topic is introduced to the
minds of the classes by one or more lectures. Continual refer-
ence is had to the best "writers on each topic. One day in the
week is set aside for conversation on the matters already gone
over, and to the reading of short essays on subjects previously
assigned. Proof texts are constantly required on points of Re-
vealed Theology.

VII, Polemic Theology-

This is a distinct branch of study, and claims special attention
one day each week. For about half the Session it is taught by
Lectures, afterwards each Student reads an essay on some con-
troverted matter which had been previously assigned to him, and
the whole class is interrogated on the course of study pursued.
Stapfer and Hill are often referred to ; but no one text-book is
adopted. The course embraces all the topics fairly belonging to
the subject.

VILT. Mental and Moral Science.

A brief course in this branch of knowledge belongs to the close
of the Junior year. Its chief object is to revive knowledge pre-
viously acquired, and to render it certain that the Professor and
Students will use teun> in the same sense during the Theologi-
cal course.

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Fourth Year's Course.

For those who prefer to extend their studies through a longer
term, the following additional course is arranged for a Fourth
Year :

Study of the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures continued ; Com-
parative Semitic Philology ; Church History continued to the
present period ; Ecclesiology ; Characteristics of the most emi-
nent and successful Preachers of the Gospel ; Theology contin-
ued ; Contributions of Science to Natural Theology and Illustra-
tion of Scriptures.

Instruction may also be obtained in the city in the French,
German, Italian, and Spanish languages.

Professors' Conference.

Thursday evening is occupied by the Professors in familiar
conference before the Students, upon personal piety, the best plan
and method of study, and kindred topics.

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Buildings.

These are neat and commodious. The Central Building is de-
voted to the Library and other public purposes. Law Hall and
Simons Hall were planned especially for the comfort of the Stu-
dents, and are supplied with the most necessary articles of
furniture.

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Library.

The Library of the Seminary, to which the extensive and
choice Library of the Rev. Dr. Smyth, of Charleston, was added

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some years ago, now embraces 18,871 volumes. Besides this,
the private Libraries of the Professors are large and valuable.
The use of the University Library is also extended, by courtesy,
to the Instructors of the Seminary, a collection of great value,
and now amounting to more than 25,000 volumes.

The Society of Inquiry on Missions is in possession of a valu-
able Cabinet, and its Reading-room is furnished with the most
important Periodicals, Foreign and Domestic.

Expenses.

The Board and Washing of a Student residing in the Semina-
ry amount to from one hundred and thirty to one hundred and
fifty dollars per annum. The Institution is a charitable founda-
tion, and no charge is made for room-rent, tuition, or use of Li-
brary. Provision is also made for the support of Students who
are in need of aid.

Ecclesiastical Relations.

The Seminary, formerly related to the three Synods of South
Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama, is now under the control of the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States.

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Location.

The Seminary is pleasantly situated in the city of Columbia
a place remarkable for health, the capital of the State of South
Carolina, the seat of the University and other public Institutions,
of easy access by railways, which are connecting it more and more
with other portions of the South and Southwest, and making it
easy of access from any part of the Uuited States.

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Form of Bequest.

The Seminary is incorporated by the Legislature of South
Carolina under its original name, and the proper form of a be-
quest would be as follows :

"To the Board of Directors of the Theological Seminary of the
Synod of South Carolina and Georgia, to them and their succes-
sors, I give and bequeath the sum of , (or, I devise a cer-
tain parcel or tract of land, etc.,) to be applied by them to the
uses and benefit of said Seminary."

Testators will do well to have respect to the laws of the State
in which they reside. The State of South Carolina requires
that a last Will and Testament be signed by the testator in the
presence of three witnesses.

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The next term will begin on Monday, September 21, 1874.

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