Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1920-1921 Page: 94

94 ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
monizing, singing, preaching, getting publicity, doing personal work,
and accomplishing a real and permanent spiritual work is our foremost
consideration.
Two hours a *eek; last term. Credit: Two hours.
COMPARATIVE RELIGION AND MISSIONS
A. The entire Missions fall term of the courses is given to comparative
study of the great religions of the world. Speer's Light of
the World will be the basis, but other readings are required. We seek
to get a view of the field and of the problems. The life and literature
are considered as they relate to Christianity. Some common elements
are pointed out as being fundamental. The special contribution of
Christianity is emphasized.
Three hours a week; fall term. Credit: Three hours.
B. This course is simply a history of the missionary enterprise.
Tt begins with the closing conditions as revealed in the New Testament
and follows the tides, ebb and flow, through history to the present.
Determining elements are pointed out. Historical bearings are
weighed. Lessons for Christians of today are elicited. The great
heroes come to their own in their deserved praise, and their examples
are considered. This course develops missionary zeal and true consecration
for the tasks that challenge the church today.
Three hours a week; winter term. Credit: Three hours.
C. The Bible on Missions. God's plan to sum up all things in
Christ is studied through the Old Testament. Prophecies come in for
a great share. Following the unfolding God makes of his purposes,
beginnings are studied briefly in the New Testament. Attention is
given closely to disclose the tact and methods and to apply them to
modern conditions. The present world call for help will be considered
from the latest available materials. God's call and the world challenge
will be impressed on our individual hearts. This course is of
primary importance to every Christian living. It is particularly good
for public workers who serve in foreign lands. Some attention will be
given home land conditions, of course, but for full study of the present
situation see Church History F.
Three hours a week; spring term. Credit: Three hours.
HOMILETICS AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
HOMILETICS
A. History of Preaching. Dargan's text used. Other references
are given. By lecture Jesus as a preacher is discussed. The place of
preaching in the history of Christianity is noticed. The greatest sermons
Are carefully studied.
Three hours a week; fall term. Credit: Three hours.
B. Preparation and Delivery of Sermons. Broadus' text is used
as a basis. College classes in English and Public Speaking are essential
supplements to this course. Individuality is not often hindered
by knowledge of how scientifically to draft and develop a theme.
There is n6 class practice in delivery of sermons. Students must
write at least four full sermons, and others are outlined. Some great
sermons are studied critically; others are remodeled. The student