To the Scandinavians by P. E. Berthelsen

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 3, 1901

To the Scandinavians.

By P. E. Berthelsen

As THE time for the opening of a new school year at Union College is drawing near, the minds of many are undoubtedly turned toward that institution. It is the intent of this notice to call the attention of our Scandinavian friends and young people of that nationality to the department of the college conducted in those languages. This department has been in successful operation ever since the college was established. It is well furnished, and affords excellent facilities for the training of workers for Scandinavian fields in this and other countries. It is encouraging to know that a large number of workers now in the field have gone forth from this department. Although the attendance during the past year was small, good results are seen, nearly all the students at the close of the year heartily engaging in missionary work. This is but a natural outgrowth of the missionary spirit cherished in the school. The entire work of the department is outlined in a three years’ course, for the details of which see the new college year book, sent free upon application. Special stress is placed upon the study of the Bible and history in the Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian languages. In the study of these languages, the last two are studied together, being practically one language, and separate classes are formed in the Swedish. For the benefit of English students, or those of Scandinavian descent who are entirely unfamiliar with their mother tongue, separate classes are formed in English.

We look forward to the new year with fond hopes, believing the Lord will continue to prosper the work of the department, and to this end we earnestly solicit the co-operation of all friends of the school. For further particulars, address the President, Elder L. A. Hoopes, or the undersigned, at College View, Neb. P. E. BERTHELSEN.