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Show Courses of Instruction Any High School Course not called for at the beginning of a semester by at least eight students, properly prepared, may not be given. Theology The Theological Course is arranged with a view to prepare students for missionary labors both at home and abroad; to establish faith in their hearts; to cultivate pure moral principles, and to fortify them against the vices and evil allurements of the age. With this object in view the following courses are offered. PREPARATORY COURSE Book of MormonTreated historically. ACADEMIC COURSE IBook of MormonRequired of first year students. This course will consider the origin and divine authenticity of the book. It will treat the subject from three points of view, viz.: Testimony from the Bible, testimony from archaeological sources, and testimony from the book itself. Students pursuing this course are required to possess a knowledge of the contents of the Book of Mormon. Text: Book of Mormon, Bible, American Archaeolagy. WEBER ACADEMY, OGDEN, UTAH 45 IILife of ChristRequired of second year students. The organization and establishment of the Church of Christ and Ministry of His Apostles. Text: The Bible. Reference: Standard Church Works and Gilbert's, "The Student's Life of Jesus." IllOld TestamentRequired of third year students. During the first semester the history of Israel will be traced. Special attention will be given to Old Testament prophecy, the foreshadowings of Christ being taken as the central idea. During the second semester the work of the Old Testament sages will be studied. The Books of Proverbs and Job, and the wisdom elements of the prophetical writings will receive careful consideration. Text: The Bible. IVPrinciples of the Gospel and Church HistoryRequired of fourth year students. The principles of the Gospel as taught by our Savior and His Apostles, together with the revelations given on the same through the Prophet Joseph Smith in the last dispensation will be considered. Texts: Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants. |