| Show THE BRIGHAM YOUNG COLLEGE the brigham young college of logan utah will begin its 11 fifteenth f tee nth collegiate year on september eth we h hive have ave received the circular of this institution ution for the present year and we toffik the lesue issue will commend itself to a large number of young men and women in this territory and its vicinity the college offers three two year courses of study the elementary the normal and the business course count and two four year courses counsel the scientific and the literary these courses cover a wide and well selected range of tudy study the Is designed to furnish a thorough training in the elementary and common branches the normal course qualifies to assume professionally the duties of teachers in territorial schools the scientific course provides four years training in the sciences mathematics language and philosophy the liter ary course comprises languages his tory political science philosophy and selected courses in natural science the business course provides thorough training in the branches most used in business life the college alms aims to furnish a complete course in the theological doctrines of the church to give he students practice in their various church callings R and nd to develop those high ideals of m mai a hood and womanhood those sentiments of honor and virtue and that practical faith and works every where cherished by true latter day 8 tants we note as follows from the college circular in the first year roberts the gospel is ia used as a text book for two terms and to is followed by lectures on messianic prophecy and the life of christ during daring the second two terms in the first term of the second year a study of Pen roses mormon doctrine and the articles of faith with references introduces the work the principles 0 the gospel as expounded in orson sp cera letters with lectures lectured when possible 6 Is by returned missionaries anes will occupy the second term re the third term is taken up by bv studies in the book of mormon using that work and reynolds the story of the book of mormon for reference A course coarse of lectures on prehistoric races and ancient ruins aulne of america is in given in thus this oon con leonon leodon in the fourth term the key of theology 1 10 9 is used as a text textbook book and essays 1 and ay speeches as a preparation lor for missionary work are required of the students in the third year preparation of topics from orson pratts works and from the voice of warning is required once a week in connection with the study ot of mental science which partially takes the place lace of systematic theology at this stage similarly Eimil similarly arly the preceptor by john nicholson is studied along with logic in the third term while ethics alone occupies the fourth term in the fourth year vear a more general course comprising natural theology ideology christian evidences and studies in philosophy takes the place occupied in the preceding years by the special subjects above enumerated the subjects of psychology logic ethics natural theology christian evidences and i selected elected studies in philosophy comprise the course offered in mental and moral science and philosophy A two terms course in mental science to is first given the textbook text book is supplemented by lectures on the leading concepts ot modern psychology the great facts of mind including the varied and interesting phenomena of the mental life the significance of the soul as a demoll demonstrated grated existence with a systematic view of its powers outlines the course which besides being complete in it elf is also intended to serve as a general introduction to all the work that thai follows logic is studied during the third term mainly from the textbook text book the study presupposes presuppose some knowledge of men mental processes it is taken up by an analysis of the he propositions used in thought and speech investigates their heir successful application in reasoning reasoning and gives a full exposition of the subject and nature of proofs and fallacies ethics occupies the fourth term of the first year the science ot of duty is ig treated in ina a simple but thorough manner by means of lectures and textbook text book lessons morals and religion are shown to go hand in hand band belief in the divine goodness and practical faith in the existence of god form the basis from which the in is given morality is in shown to have a scientific as well as a religious basis natural theology occupies the first two terms of the f ec ond year this study cannot be taken unless the student has previously studied mental menial science or unless he be takes the latter at the t tame ame time with natural theology the subject treats of the existence and character of god so far as these may be known from reason and nature belief belie in a creator is shown to be sustained and ju justified stifled by reason theism is con contrasted with atheism belief with cism on pu purely r e y scientific and rational grounds and d t the h e superiority of the former is demonstrated at the E frame ame time the necessity for divine revelation to show mans specific destiny to explain the existence of sin and abd the remedy for it to confer authority to administer in the gospel ordina ordinances neep etc s shown and illustrated christian evidences occupies the third term and consists of a series of lectures on the the credibility of revealed religion the divine authenticity of the bible and book of mormon the harmony of science and religion and kindred subject studios studies in philosophy Is ia the last subject taken up it will oom prime selected studies in psychology theism and metaphysics and will be presented in ia the form of lectures and by assigned readings in the works of standard authors the course in english extends through three years embracing english engligh classics elocution rhetoric english literature the origin and history of the english language audies in chaucer and spenser shakespeare and modern poets lattik latin and german saah each extends through three years and spanish through two years mathematics extends through three years comprising algebra geometry trigonometry analytical geometry and calculus physics and astronomy extend through a year and a half biology includes physiology general biology systematic botany microscopic and physiological botany and zoology chemistry extends through one year and a half and comprises qualitz jualita tive live and quantitative and determinative mineralogy practical laboratory work Is the leation leati og feature in each department of natural science history and political science extend h rough brough three years grecian and roman history english history united states history general history constitutional history civil government constitutional law political science and political economy are the branches offered instrumental and vocal music is taught by a skilled instructor and mu arid and by a specialist the faculty eleven in number have been selected with great care from the most successful teachers in the territory the cost of tuition 5 per term is merely nominal while board is cheap and excellent and rent low in logan further information ma may y be obtained by writing to the pr president es ident B S H paul ph B logan utah from the synopsis we have g given iven above it may be inferred that the college will receive a liberal patronage and we wish it the success to which by its advantages and character it is clearly entitled |
