Special Course at South Lancaster Academy by H. F. Ketring

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 21, 1907

Special Course at South Lancaster Academy

By H. F. Ketring

As has already been announced, the board of trustees of the South Lancaster Academy has arranged for a special course beginning March 7 and ending May 2, the last two weeks to be devoted to a canvassers' institute. For some time it has been felt that those intending to enter the ministry and Bible work, as well as those who have recently begun in this work, needed some special instruction aside from that which is provided in the regular course in the school, and for this reason it has seemed important to provide

for this need.

In the provision made for this special course they feel that the need is quite well met, as the following course of study will show:—

1. Systematic Study of the Message: A series of lessons on the vital points of divine doctrine, arranged as a guide to future workers.

2. Examination of Obscure Texts and Difficult Questions: Objections answered, explanation of arguments for and against Bible doctrine.

3. Sequence and Logic of Subjects: The connection between leading lines of Christian belief and the order for their presentation.

4. Reading and Oratory: Pulpit manners, hymn and Scripture reading; climax, force, etc.

5. Arrangement of the Points of Discourse: With special reference to beginning and ending; time to be occupied; matter to be covered, etc.

6. How to Conduct an Interest and Bring People to a Decision: Points for Bible Workers, colporteurs, house-to-house visitors, etc.

7. A Brief Survey of Denominational Histories and Creeds: Rise and growth; attainments, attitude toward the Christian faith and body.

8. Literary History of the Bible: A brief study into the canon of Scripture.

9. Seventh-day Adventist Organization: Ministers, licentiates, missionaries, church elders, deacons, clerks, etc., in their office duties and mutual relationship.

10. Ethics of Gospel Work: Recognition of office; of other Christian workers; relation of sexes in public work, etc.

11. Consecration and Spiritual Fitness for Service: Daily walk, personal power, etc.

It is desired that those who contemplate entering any of these branches of the work should avail themselves of this course.

Any information in regard to expenses and course of study will be sent on application to Prof. R. F. Cottrell, South Lancaster, Mass.

H. F. KETRING.