August, 1937
T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
323
School Section
Facts About Schools Advertised in This Issue Following is information sent to T he K ing ’ s B usiness by institutions which are advertised in this Special School Number. One will see at a glance that there are a great many fine Christian educational cen ters which are not mentioned in this list, and T he K ing ’ s B usiness wishes its read ers to understand that the facts published in this section are merely a courtesy to those advertisers who have taken space in this particular number. The Institute has a campus of eight acres, with two modern brick buildings. The enrollment during the past year was 166; of that number, 127 were enrolled in the Junior College including the Chris tian Workers’ Course. Entrance requirements for the Junior College are the usual ones for college admission, but high-school graduation fulfills en trance to Christian Workers’ Course. Entrance re quirements to the Seminary: at least two years of college with an average grade of “ C.” For the degree of B.D., applicant must have been graduated from four-year college course, followed by three of seminary. The whole atmosphere of the school is that of deep appreciation for the Word of God. Costs per year are as follows: Seminary, $240; Christian Workers’ Course, $260; Junior College, $345. These figures include board and room, books, tuition, and fees. Several scholarships are open to those fulfillingS requirements. Being accredited through the University of Minnesota, credits from Bethel Institute are on the basis of this well-known university. ^ A full program of extra-curricular activities is provided, including athletics, music, forensics, etc. It is a Baptist school, but welcomes young people of conservative faith from any group. G. Arvid Hagstrom is President of the school. During the school year, 1936-37, there were 141 students in the day school and 693 in the evening school. On June 25, 118 were graduated. All courses are based upon the Bible. The President of the school is Oscar Lowry. No charge is made for tuition; the cost for board and room is $6.80 per week. The day school curriculum covers a period of two years, on a basis of fifteen class periods each week. The evening school curriculum covers three years on a basis of six hours a week. Appli cants should be at least eighteen years of age and have at least one year of Christian experience. The Institute began its work July 8, 1913. Nearly 750 have been graduated from the day and evening schools, and about eighty have become foreign or home missionaries. The work has been always interdenominational. The Bob Jones College is interdenominational, co educational, and orthodox. It stands without apology for the old-time religion and the absolute author ity of the Bible. The college was founded by Bob Jones, the well-known evangelist. Bob Jones, Junior, son of the evangelist, is Acting President. The institution draws_its students from practically every state in the Union and from several foreign countries. The college, through the first two years of the student’s course, follows the regular routine of colleges of liberal arts, giving pre-law, pre medicine, teacher’s course, business course, etc. Beyond the sophomore year, the institution retains only students who wish to major in Music, Speech, or Religion, with a minor in English, History, or a foreign language. A student may take sufficient hours in his minor subject to do his graduate work in his minor field. The credits of the institution are accepted by colleges and universities every where. Chicago School of Nursing 100 East Ohio St., Chicago, 111. Bv means of home study, practical nursing may be learned readily. The knowledge acquired may be of great value to the mother in the home as well^ as to the individual who wishes to follow nursing as a profession. Bethel Institute 1480 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Bible Institute o f Pennsylvania 1530 N. 16th St., Philadelphia, Fa. The Bob Jones College Cleveland, Tenn.
Columbia College o f Christian Education 1708 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C.
Columbia College of Christian Education is organized to promote a national college of Chris tian education at the seat of the federal government. The school is coeducational and interdenominational. In its published doctrinal statement, it declares “ absolute loyalty to the great evangelical doctrines.’^ The average number of students enrolled is 110. For. admission to the General Bible and Missionary Training Course, students must present a high- school certificate covering specified subjects. Junior College graduates may complete the two-year course (60 semester hours and thesis) in Biblical and Theological studies for the degree of Bachelor of Theology. Colleges and universities throughout the country with Religious Education Departments ac cept the credits of Columbia College of Christian Education. Students have goné from Columbia to Massachusetts State University, University of Chi cago, etc.^ and received recognition for their work. Through its ten years of history, the school has maintained highly^ qualified educators as instructors. Elsie Wade Stone is the founder and President. The cost per year is approximately $350, including living expenses and cost of training. Six courses are offered: Theological, Christian Education, Missionary^ Bible-Music, Academic Bible, and a two-year Bible course. There are 155 students^ enrolled. The school is situated in the residential section of Fort Wayne. It is coeduca tional, and the Bible is given first place in the curriculum. J. E. Ramseyer is the President. The purpose of the school is to furnish adequate schol arly and spiritual equipment for the minister of the gospel and the advanced lay worker. The mini mum cost, per year, is: Bible course— 2230; Bible- Music course—2300. Fort Wayne Bible Institute Rudishill Blvd., at S. Wayne Ave. Fort Wayne, Ind.
has been framing men and women .for Christian service since 1904. A fuill- gospel, interdenominational school, fea turing direct methods of Bible study. Courses are offered majoring in The- ology, Missions, Christian Education, and Music. Clean, wholesome sur roundings with modern dormitory and classroom facilities.
H'rite for Catalog. Address:
BIBLE INSTITUTE Fort Wayne, Indiana
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When A Boy Needs A Friend he may find more than one at Stony Brook among the Christian masters trained in some o f the country’s leading colleges and experienced in, helping boys with their problems—educational or personal. Studying at night in his dormitory a boy can find a master available to explain an obscure point in his lesson. He Can approach next day’s class with more confidence. This is just one of the reasons why Stony Brook has a reputation for sending its boys to college well prepared. Since vital Christianity is the very core of Stony Brook’s program, it is the prime purpose of the School to send boys to college with their faith strengthened—boys who exemplify discipleship with their Lord. An unusual school? Yes, nationally-known educators and Christian workers have told us so. May we send you a copy of the booklet, “ What Parents Say” ? Your boy, or your neighbor’s perhaps should be planning on Stony Brook. Fall term opens September 21. Reservations should be made promptly. Please mention The King’s Business tonyHrookJchool Address Frank E. Gaebelein, Litt.D., Headmaster, Stony Brook, Long Island, N. Y.
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