p. 23 | Special Winter Course in Mount Vernon College

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 14, 1911

Special Winter Course in Mount Vernon College

By S. M. Butler

A SPECIAL winter course at Mount Vernon College has been arranged to commence Jan. 3, 1912, and continue twelve weeks.

Outline of Course

I. Bible— a. Old Testament b. Life of Christ c. Acts and epistles d. Daniel and the Revelation e. Bible doctrines 2. History— a. United States b. General c. Special. 3. Essentials of English— a. Grammar b. Composition-Rhetoric

Public speaking
Pastoral training—

a. High calling of the minister b. His equipment c. Field work and methods 6. Missionary workers' class— a. Bible readings b. Canvassers' class c. Tract and periodical work.

Besides these, all the regular classes of the college will be open to students of the special course.

For Whom Intended

1. YOUNG WORKERS.—After some service in the field, young workers usually become conscious of their need of better preparation in certain lines. If they then return to school for a time, they are able to pursue their studies with a definiteness that was impossible before their field experience. Hence they are able to accomplish a great deal more in a given time in school than they could without the field experience, and they will return to the field much stronger workers.

2. PROSPECTIVE WORKERS.—By these we mean people, either young or in middle life, who desire to fit themselves for service in some department of God's cause. Some of these may have a good general education, but will need special training in certain studies. With this training they will be able to go into the field and do good work. Others will require a longer training than can be given in a twelve weeks' course; but the help which they will receive in this short course will open to them the possibilities of effective service, and furnish the inspiration to pursue their studies further. Many young men and women have had their eyes opened, and the whole course of life changed by a few weeks' spent in a school. Association with Christian teachers and students, and the opening of the fountain of knowledge, are mighty impulses to a sensitive soul. No one can estimate what the results will be.

3. CANVASSERS.—Some of the canvassers have taken up the work without much training outside of their particular line; but they soon learn that the canvasser, like the minister, needs to know many things. Especially does he need to understand the Scriptures, and the history upon which the prophecies are based. Particular attention will be given to the needs of this class, both in the general subjects taught and in special classes.

4. GENERAL STUDENTS.—By general students we mean people who are unable, for various reasons, to attend school the whole of the year, but who wish to make as much improvement in their education as possible. There is a large number of this class, including middle-aged people whose educational advantages have been somewhat limited. Many of this latter class desire to devote a part of their time to missionary work among their neighbors. Such will find the special course very helpful.

In addition to the classes in Bible, history, and English, instruction will be given in the preparation and giving of Bible readings, canvassing, and tract and periodical work.

Instructors

Besides the regular faculty of the college, Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, president of the Columbia Union Conference, Elder E. K. Slade, president of the Ohio Conference, Elder J. L. McElhany, president of the District of Columbia Conference, will be with us to give instruction in field work and pastoral training. Elder I. G. Bigelow, general canvassing agent of the Columbia Union Conference, will conduct a class in canvassing and home missionary work. Elder Bigelow is a very successful canvasser of long experience. Those contemplating taking up canvassing as a regular work, or intermittently among their neighbors, will find great help in this class. We have a conditional promise from Elder K. C. Russell, of the General Conference, to spend some time with us. Elder Russell has had a wide experience in many lines of work in the cause, and his instruction will be invaluable to all who may take the special course.

We shall be glad to correspond with any who may be interested in this course. Address the undersigned, care College, Mount Vernon, Ohio.

S. M. BUTLER.