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VOLUME 20 May, 1948 NUMBER 7-A BULLETIN OF DUKE UNIVERSITY The Divinity School 1947-1948 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1948-1949 PUBLISHED BY THE UNIVERSITY DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL BULLETINS For General Bulletin of Duke University, apply to The Secretary, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of Undergraduate Instruction, apply to The Secretary, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of The College of Engineering, apply to The Secretary, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, apply to The Dean of the Graduate School, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of The School- of Law, apply to The Dean of the School of Law, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of The School of Medicine, apply to The Dean of the School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of The School of Nursing, apply to The Dean of the School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of The Divinity School, apply to The Dean of the Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of The School of Forestry, apply to The Dean of the School of Forestry, Duke University, Durham, N. C. For Bulletin of The Summer Session, apply to The Director of the Summer Session, Duke University, Durham, N. C. Published by Duke University monthly except in July, August, September, and December. Entered as second-class matter March 25, 1929, at the Post Office of Durham, North Carolina, under the Act of August 24, 1912. BULLETIN OF Duke University THE DIVINITY SCHOOL 1947-1948 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1948-1949 DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 1948 J»j>*r The Chapel, Duke University CALENDAR 1948 Sept. 15 Wednesday—Dormitories open for occupancy. Sept. 16 Thursday, 3:30 p.m.—First regular Faculty meeting. Orientation program for new students begins. Sept. 17 Friday, 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.— Matriculation and registration of students. (All first-year men must register on this day. Second- and third-year men are urged to do so if possible.) Sept. 18 Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1 :00 p.m.—Completion of registration. 9:00 a.m. -12:00 m.— Preliminary tests and assembly for new stu- dents. Sept. 20 Monday, 8 :00 a.m.— Instruction begins. Sept. 21 Tuesday, 11:10 a.m.—Formal opening exercises. Nov. 25 Thursday—Thanksgiving Day : a holiday. Dec. 11 Saturday—Duke University Day. Dec. 18 Saturday, 12:30 p.m.-—Christmas recess begins. 1949 Jan. 3 Monday, 8 :00 a.m.—Instruction is resumed. Jan. 17 Monday— Mid-year examinations begin. Jan. 27 Thursday— Mid-year examinations end. Jan. 31 Monday, 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.—Matriculation and registration for second semester. Feb. 1 Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.—Second semester begins. March 26 Saturday, 12 :30 p.m.—Spring vacation begins. April 4 Monday, 8:00 a.m.—Instruction is resumed. April Wednesday—English Bible examination in Old Testament (date to be announced). April Wednesday—English Bible examination in New Testament (date to be announced). May 23 Monday—Final examinations for second semester begin. June 2 Thursday— Final examinations end. June 4-6 Saturday—Commencement. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FLOWERS. ROBERT LEE, A.M., LL.D. President of the University WANNAMAKER, WILLIAM HANE, A.B., A.M., Litt.D. Vice-President and Dean of the University COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE DIVINITY SCHOOL W. W. Peele, T. M. Grant, H. B. Porter, N. E. Edcerton, W. A. Stanbury EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION BOSLEY, HAROLD A., B.A., B.D., Ph.D., D.D. Dean of the Divinity School RUSSELL, ELBERT, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., Litt.D. Dean Emeritus of the Divinity School YOUNG, FRANKLIN WOODROW, A.B., B.D., Ph.D. Dean of Students SMITH, HILRIE SHELTON, A.B., Ph.D., D.D., Litt.D. Director of Graduate Studies in Religion EHLHARDT, GEORGE BRINKMANN, A.B., B.D. Librarian of the Divinity School SECRETARIAL ASSISTANTS Mrs. Mary F. Robbins Miss Margaret Elizabeth Pruitte Mrs. Grace L. Carroll Mrs. Lorxa A. Chambers INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF BOSLEY, HAROLD A.. A.B.. B.D., Ph.D., D.D. Dean of the Divinity School and Preacher to the University BEACH," WALDO, A.B., B.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chritsian Ethics CANNON, JAMES, III, A.B., A.M., Th.B., Th.M., D.D. Ivey Professor of the History of Religion and Missions CLARK. KENNETH WILLIS, A.B., B.D., Ph.D. Professor of New Testament CLELAND, JAMES T.. M.A., B.D. (Glasgow), S.T.M. Professor of Preaching mid Preacher to the University CUSHMAN, ROBERT E, A.B., B.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology DICKS, RUSSELL L., A.B., B.D., D.D." Associate Professor of Pastoral Care HICKMAN, FRANKLIN SIMPSON, A.B., A.M., S.T.B., Ph.D. Professor of Psychology of Religion and Dean of the Chapel MYERS, HIRAM EARL, A.B., S.T.B., S.T.M. Professor of Biblical Literature ORMOND, JESSE MARVIN, A.B., B.D., D.D.* Professor of Practical Theology PETRY, RAY C, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Professor of Church History R< iWE, GILBERT THEODORE, A.B., S.T.D., D.D., Litt.D.f Professor of Christian Doctrine RUDIN, JOHN JESSE, II, A.B., B.D., M.A. Assistant Professor of Speech SMITH. HILRIE SHELTON, A.B., Ph.D., D.D., Litt.D. Professor of American Religious Thought SPENCE, HERSEY EVERETT, A.B., A.M., B.D., D.D.. Litt.D. Professor of Religious Education STINESPRING, WILLIAM FRANKLIN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Old Testament WALTON, ARLEY JOHN, A.B., B.S.L. Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Field Jl'ork YOUNG, FRANKLIN WOODROW, A.B., B.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of New Testament BARNES, JAMES FOSTER, A.B., A.M. Lecturer on Church Music CARR, WARREN, A.B., B.D. Lecturer on Baptist Polity HARRELL, STANLEY C, A.B., B.D., D.D. Lecturer on Congregational-Christian Polity HOLT, DOCTOR DILLON, A.B., B.D." Lecturer on Church Administration POPE. MARVIN HOYLE, A.B.. A.M. Lecturer in Old Testament * Retired. April, 1947. t Retires, 1948. COMMITTEES OF THE FACULTY Admissions: Young, Cannon, Clark. Alumni: Cannon, Hickman, Spence, Rudin. Chapel Services and Spiritual Life: Cushman, Cleland, Petry, Rudin. Curriculum : Cannon, Cushman, Smith, Young, Cleland. Divinity School Bulletin: Spence, Cleland, Cushman, Petry. Extension: Hickman, Clark, Spence. Library: Petry, Cushman, Beach. Public Exercises: Smith, Cleland, Petry, Beach. Registration: Stinespring, Beach, Young. Schedule: Beach, Cleland, Young. Scholarship Aid: Bosley, Beach, Young. Student Evaluation: Bosley, Clark, Petry, Young. Social: Spence, Clark, Rudin. THE DIVINITY SCHOOL OF DUKE UNIVERSITY GENERAL INFORMATION HISTORICAL STATEMENT The present Duke University has gradually been developed from a simple beginning in a local school established in 1838 in the northwestern part of Randolph County, North Carolina. This school was enlarged in 1840 and named Union Institute. In 1841 it was incorporated as Union Institute Academy by the legislature of North Carolina. Under the leader- ship of President Braxton Craven, the Academy grew into an institution chartered as Normal College in 1851. An amendment to the charter in November, 1852, authorized Normal College to grant degrees, and two students were graduated in 1853 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. In 1859 the charter of Normal College was amended to place the institution under the control of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the name was changed to Trinity College. Dr. John Franklin Crow- ell became president of Trinity College in 1887. The most important achievement of his administration was the removal of the College to Durham, North Carolina, which was accomplished by September, 1892. President Crowell resigned in 1894, and was succeeded by the Rev- trend John Carlisle Kilgo, D.D. During President Kilgo's administration the endowment of Trinity College was greatly increased, a library and other important buildings were erected, and notable progress was made by increasing the variety and improving the quality of the courses of instruction. A School of Law was established in 1904 by the gift of James B. and Benjamin N. Duke. In 1910 President Kilgo was succeeded by Dr. William Preston Few. Trinity College experienced a great expansion in faculty, endowment, buildings, and equipment during President Few's administration. On December 11, 1924, James B. Duke executed the Indenture of Trust which created what is known as the Duke Endowment. Among its purposes was an educational institution to be known as Duke University. Mr. Duke's death in 1925 was followed by an announcement of additional provisions in his will for the development of the University which bears his family name. Following the death of President Few in October, 1940, Dr. Robert Lee Flowers was elected as his successor on January 29, 1941. THE DIVINITY SCHOOL The Indenture signed by Mr. James B. Duke, which established the University, mentioned first among its objects the training of ministers of the Gospel. The Divinity School was, accordingly, the first of the grad- uate professional schools to be organized. Its work began with the year 1926-27, the formal opening exercises being held on November 9, 1926. The Reverend Doctor Edmund Davison Soper was the first dean of the Divinitv School. He was succeeded in 1928 bv the Reverend Doctor 8 Duke University Elbert Russell, and the latter in turn in 1941 by the Reverend Doctor Paul Neff Garber. In 1944 Dean Garber was elected to the episcopacy of the Methodist Church, and the Reverend Doctor Harvie Branscomb assumed the duties of the dean's office. In 1946 Dean Branscomb became Chan- cellor of Yanderbilt University and in 1947 the Reverend Doctor Paul E.