Fireside Correspondence School
By W. E. Howell
WE receive frequent inquiry about what courses are offered in this school. At our present stage of development we do not offer courses in the sense that our residence schools do—that of studies grouped together to form a Biblical course, commercial course, literary course, etc. We do not even arrange our studies by grades, but give them all and call each subject a course. For example: our course in grammar starts at the beginning and completes the subject, covering the ground usually occupying two years or more in the grades. On the same plan of working by subject, we give arithmetic, general history, literature, stenography, and most of the twenty-three subjects now offered, except the languages, which are given by the year; as, New Testament Greek I, New Testament Greek II, Latin I, etc. for giving studies by subject is that the work is all individual—virtually private lessons. In the development of the school, we prefer to give first the subjects that are in greatest demand, until we grow old enough and strong enough to give the entire curriculum. By this plan, too, the student is free to choose the subject that fits his need best, without being hampered by grade or course. The only condition upon his taking up a given subject is that he has done the necessary work preparatory to the subject of his choice. The only sense, properly speaking, in which we offer courses, aside from calling each subject a course, is that shown by the following arrangement:— Course in English: Grammar, Composition-Rhetoric, Literature, Advanced Rhetoric, Journalism.
Course in Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry.
Course in History: U. S. History, General History, Church History.
Course in Bible: Bible Doctrines, New Testament History (Life of Christ).
Course in Commercial Work: Book-keeping, Stenography, Typewriting and Office Routine, Penmanship.
Course in Language: New Testament Greek I, New Testament Greek II, Latin I, Latin II, Hebrew I.
Miscellaneous: Physiology and Hygiene, School Management and Methods. It will be easily seen that any one who is following a course or grade arranged for the residence school, can select from our list the subjects that fit into his work. To those who are interested in presenting our credits elsewhere for acceptance, it is proper to say here that at the most recent general convention of educators held by the Educational Department of the General Conference, at Berrien Springs, in June, 1910, action was unanimously taken whereby all our colleges and academies accept the credits of the Correspondence School. So far also our credits have been accepted without exception by high schools and others not denominational. A calendar of full information will be sent on request by addressing the school at Takoma Park, D. C. Get ready for our fourth annual opening October 7.
W. E. HOWELL, Principal.