CATALOGUE —OF THE—
WESTERN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, —OF THE—
REPOR/nED CriURCM
HOLLAND,
IN
A/nERICA,
MIOHIGAN.
1891-1892.
HOLLAND, MICH. THE TIMES STEAM PRINTINGHOUSE. 1892.
CALENDAR.
1891.
Sept. t<
1.
Entrance Examinations.
2.
Term opens.
Nov. 26-28. Thanksgiving- Recess.
1892,
Dec.
18.
Jan.
5.
1(
28.
Mac.
9.
Beginningof Christmas Recess.
Work
resumed.
Prayer for Colleges. Prayer for Crops.
Apr.
26.
Meeting of Board of Superintendents.
It
27.
Examinations.
27.
Commencementexercises
1
1
in evening.
VHCZiTION. Sept. it
6.
Entrance Examinations.
7.
Term begins.
1
BOARD OF SUPERINTENDENTS. EX-OFFICIO. Rev. Chas. Scott, D.
D.,
-
President of Hope College.
D.,
FROM THE SYNOD OF NEW YORK.
1893. Rev. David Cole, D.
Yonkers, N. Y.
FROM THE SYNOD OF ALBANY.
1894. Rev. Edward
A. Collier. D.
D..
Kinderhook,N. Y.
FROM THE SYNOD OF NEW BRUNSWICK. 1892. *Rev. Wm. J. R. Taylor, D. D., New York City,
D., Moerdyk,
N. Y.
FROM THE SYNOD OF CHICAGO.
1892. 1892. 1892. 1892.
Rev. P. Moerdyke, D. Rev. Wm. Rev. Matthew Rev. Henry E.
Kolyn, Dosker,
Chicago,
111.
Muskegon, Mich.
Kalamazoo,Mich. Holland, Mich.
FROM THE CHASSIS OF HOLLAND.
1893. Rev. John Van Der
Meulen,
Holland, Mich.
FROM THE CHASSIS OF GRAND RIVER. 1893. Rev. Egbert Winter, D. Grand Rapids, Mich.
D.,
FROM THE CHASSIS OF MICHIGAN. 1893. fREV. N.
D.
Williamson,
FROM THE CHASSIS OF
1894. Rev.
J. S.
1894. Rev.
J.
South Bend, Ind.
ILLINOIS.
Joralmon,
Norwood Park,
Broek,
111.
FROM THE CHASSIS OF WISCONSIN. Milwaukee.Wis.
FROM THE CHASSIS OF IOWA.
1894. Rev. James
F.
Zwemer,
Orange City, Iowa.
FROM THE CHASSIS OF DAKOTA. 1893. Rev. John A. De Orange City,
Spelder,
^Deceased. (-Nominatedfor vacancy.
Iowa.
FACULTY. REV. NICHOLAS M. STEFFENS,
D. D.,
Professorof Didacticand Polemic Theology. In charge
of
Histori-
cal Theology, Homiletics, Pastoral Theology and Catechetics.
REV. JOHN W. BEARDSLEE,
D. D.,
Professor of Biblical Languages and Literature. In charge of Sacx-ed
Geography, Antiquities,and Hermeneutics.
omcERs
or the board.
Rev. Edward A. Collier, D. D., President. Rev. P. Moerdyke, D. D., Stated Clerk.
COM/niTTEE ON RECEPTION OE STUDENTS. Rev. N. M. Steffens, D. D.
Rev.
J.
W, Beardslee, D. D.
Rev. Egbert Winter, D. D.
Rev.
P.
Moerdyke, D.
Rev. Henry
Rev. Chas. Scott, D. D.
E.
Dosker,
D.
STUDENTS.
SENIOR CLASS.
Anthony M. Van
Duine, Hope
Kalamazoo.
College, 1889.
Menning, Pietenpol, MIDDLE CLASS.
Seine
J.
Henry Peter
J.
Siegers,
Alton, la. Holland City.
Flushing, Netherlands.
Gymnasium, Middleburgh.
JUNIOR CLASS.
John
Sietsema,
Winter,
Coopersvilleo
Hope College, 1891.
Jerry P.
Hope College,1891.
Holland City.
COURSE OF STUDY, JUNIOR YEAR, Exegetical Theology and Hermeneutics.—Elements of Hebrew; Selectionsfrom Pentateuch;Harmony and Exegesis of the Gospels; Reading Acts of the Apostles; Arch Ecology; Sacred Geography:Hermeneutics. Text-books.—
Harper's Method and Manual; Green's Hebrew (Riddle’s)Harmony; Bissell's Biblical An-
Grammar; Robinson's tiquities; Barrow’s
Sacred Geography; Gesenius'sLexicon: WestTestament;Thayer's N. T. Lexicon; Immer’s
cott & Hort’s Greek
Hermeneutics. Historical Theology.—Kurtz’s Sacred History.
Systematic Theology.—Introduction: Encyclopedia; Symbols of the
Church.
Practical Theology. — Theory
of Preaching; Analysis of
Sermons; Homiletical Exercises.
MIDDLE YEAR. Exegetical Theology and Hermeneutics.—Hebrew
Ety-
mology and Syntax; Messianic Prophecy: Readings from Historical Books; Old Testament Introduction; ExegeticalStudy of Hebrews; Reading Acts
of
the Apostles.
Historical Theology.— Kurtz’s Church History. Systematic Theology. — Lectures; Theology proper: Anthropology; Christology: A. A. Hodge’s Outlines: Charles Hodge's Systematic Theology.
Practical Theology
— Lectures on Preaching; Homiletical
Exercises;Church Government;Pastoral Theology; Lectures.
SENIOR YEAR. Exegetical Theology
and Hermeneutics.— Hebrew
Prophecy and Poetry; O. T. Theology;HistoricalReading-;Aramaic Selections;ExegeticalStudy of Romans; Introduction to
New
Testament.
Historical Theology.— Ecclesiastical History
(continued).
Systematic Theology.— Lectures; Soteriology;Ecclesiology; Eschatology; Apologetics;Ethics; Review
of
the entire System.
Practical Theology.— Homiletical Exercises;Pastoral Theology; Catechetics;Theory of Missions; Church tures on Preaching.
Government;Lec-
GENERAL INFORMATION. ADMISSION. The Seminary is open for the admission of studentsfrom every denomination of Christians.
A committeeof of students,
the
Board of Superintendents,on the reception first Tuesday in September,at 11 o?clock
meets on the
A. M.
Every applicantis required to present a certificateof church
membership and one
of literary qualifications.One
who has not
pursued a reg'ular Collegiatecourse must give proof by testimonials or to
examination
of
such literary attainments as will enable him
enter upon the course of studies in the school.â&#x20AC;?
PREACHING. The Students preach
regularly before the Faculty and Students,
subject to such criticism as
may
be appropriate. They also preach
in the churches, especially such as are vacant or weak, under the direction of the Faculty.
LECTURES. A course of Lectures, on subjects bearing on Ministerialwork, is
delivered annually under the direction of the Board
of
Superin-
tendents.
MISSION WORK. The Students are organized as
Band and hold themto address meetings where
a Mission
selves in readinessto attend any calls
they can advocate the cause of Missions.
ADELPHIC SOCIETY. This
is a
weekly gathering of the Professors and Students for
the discussionof questions relating to the studies of the course, and
to all
matters bearing on the practical work of the ministry.
The exercisesembrace debates,essays, and general discussions.
COMMENCEMENT. The TheologicalCommencement exercisestake place on Wednesday evening, at the close of the year. Addresses are delivered by the Seniors, in English and Dutch, and by some member of the Board of Superintendents appointed for the purpose. BENEFICIARY AID. Instruction is entirely gratuitous.
Young men
are aided by
the Board of Education as their circumstances require and the funds admit, not only while in the Seminary, but in the studies preparatory to entering it.
Rooms
are provided in
Van Vleck
Hall and charges for board are very moderate.
The requirement
of
the Constitutionin regard to students pre-
paring for the ministry in the Reformed Church Every person contemplatingthe work
of
is as follows:
the ministry, before
he commences his course of Theological studies, shall furnish sat-
being a member in full communion and good standing of a Reformed Protestant Church; of his piety, ability and literary attainments; and thereupon shall be admitted isfactory evidence of his
into one of the Theological Schools;and during the prosecution of
his studies there, shall be subject to the rules and regulations thereof; and
and term
of
when he
have completedthe prescribed course Theological studies, shall be admitted to an examinashall
tion according to the regulations of the school as establishedby
the General Synod; and
if
found qualified, shall receive a professo-
rial certificate to that effect, which shall entitle
him
to an exami-
nation for licensure before the Classis to which he belongs. Constitution, Art. II, Sec. 2.
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THEOLOGICAL ALUMNI.
1869.
NAMES.
KESIDENCES.
ALE BUURSMA ............ GERRIT DANGRMEOND.
..........Holland, Minn.
.
WILLIAM B. GILMORE... PETER MOERDYKE ....... WILLIAM MOERDYK ..... JOHN W. TE WINKEL.
HARM WOLTMAN
.
.
.......... *Apvil 24. 1884.
.............. Fulton. 111.
.
.........
.......... * April 30. 1870, 1870.
JAMES DE FREE .......... ENNE J. HEEREN ......... JOHN HUIZENGA ..........
BALSTER VAN
........
Sioux Centre,
la.
............*Oet. 15, 1878. .........
ESS .......
Rock Valley. la.
............Roseland. 111. 1871.
JOHN BROEK ............. ........... GERRIT VAN DE KREEKE .......... .............. Kalamazoo. .â&#x20AC;¢
WILLIAM VISSCHER
................ ........... *Feb. 11. 1872, 1872.
HARM BORGERS
..........
.....
EVERT VAN DER HART.
Greenleafton.Minn.
.......... * April 29. 1889. 1873.
HENRY K. BOER .......... PETER DE BRUYN ........
Mick. Haven.
...... Coopersville,
........... Grand
JOHN A. DE SPEEDER... JAMES F. ZWEMER .......
.........Orange City. la.
1874.
JOHN HOFFMAN ...... NICHOLAS NEERKEN.
Clymer. N. Y. .
A Jan. 3, 1887.
1875.
WILLIAM
P.
HAZENBERG
ANDREW WORMSER
.....
Johannesburg, Transvaal.
...........
................ Montana.
1876.
FREDERICK
P.
BAKKER
......................... Constantine.
MEULENDYK ........................... Grand Rapids. HELENUS E. NIES ............................. Paterson, N. J. JOSIAS
I
HARM VAN DER
PLOEG
CORNELIUS WABEKE
877.
.....................
Orange City,
la.
.......................... *Feb. 22, 1880.
SUSPENDED UNTIE
1884.
1886.
DIRK SCHOLTEN
............Muscatine, la.
..........
1887.
GERHARD DE JONGE .... SIMON HOOGEBOOM ......
................ Vriesland.
GERRIT H. HOSPERS ..... PETER IHRMAN ...........
.
.
.East Williamson, N. Y.
............ Marion,
N. Y.
1888.
GERRIT
HEKHUIS ...... ALBERT VAN DEN BERG
............. Roseland, 111.
J.
PETER WAYENBERG
............ New Kirk, la.
.....
1889.
RALPH BLO EMEND AAL. ALBERT H. STRABBING.
........
.
......
Chicago,
111.
.
1890.
PETER J. A. BOUMA ...... JOHN M. LUMKES ......... J. J.
VAN ZANTEN
............Grand Rapids. ............ Grand Rapids. ............ Grand
........
Haven.
1891.
FOPPE KLOOSTER ........ JOHN LAMAR ..............
ALBERTUS PIETERS ..... HENRY STRAKS ...........
......... Galesburg, Iowa.