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HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
dents of all Christian denominations bringing testimonials of
good character, and prepared b j previous education to pursue the
prescribed studies. It is evangelical, but gives only comparative
denominational instruction.
ADMISSION.
Every candidate for admission is expected to present testi
monials from two well-known responsible persons. His pastor
and the principal of the school he last attended are preferred.
A college course is essential to a full appreciation of theolog
ical studies, but students are admitted to the English (sparse on
passing a satisfactory examination in the following branches,
namely:
Reading, Spelling, Grammar,
Arithmetic (Franklin
Written Arithmetic complete or its equivalent), Algebra (to
Quadratics), Geography and the History of the United States.
(The italicised branches are emphasized.)
The minimum education required for admission to the Classical
Course is honorable graduation from the preparatory department
of this University, or an equivalent course of study.
Those who lack the minimum preparation for the English
Course are sometimes admitted to its studies as special students.
In like manner those who lack the minimum education prescribed
for admission to the Classical Course are sometimes admitted to
the classical studies. If any such special student makes up his
deficiencies in general education during his course, he becomes
eligible to graduation.
The examination for admission is on the first day of the fall
term at 10 a. m.
If any expect to take studies in other Departments it is im
portant that they should be present at the opening of those De
partments.
COURSES OF STUDY.
There are two courses, the English and-Classical.
JUNIOR YEAR.
E
nglish
C
ourse
.
—The English Bible—Old Testament, 3*; New
Testament, 3; English Literature, 1; Church History, 2; The
ology, 2; Biblilogy (history, authenticity, inspiration, and trans
mission of the Scriptures), 2; Rhetoric, 1; Elocution and compo
sition, 1; Vocal Music, 1.
C
lassical
C
ourse
—additional. Hebrew Elements and Genesis,
5; Greek Testament, 2. Those who take Greek Testament are
excused from two hours weekly in the English Bible.
•Numeral* like this refer to the hours of recitations In a week.