Problems of the Modern City.
Dr. W. B. Munro of the Government department, Monday evenings at 7, Brooks Parlor. Among the topics discussed will be: The economic and political causes of urban concentration; the rural exodus and its causes; immigration and the municipal problems arising from congestion; the sociology of the slum; the political exploitation of the alien immi- grant; naturalization and municipal politics; the municipal "boss," his methods and the sources of his power; municipal problems arising from the identification of state and civic political parties; etc., etc. These lectures will form a consistent whole, so that a regular attendance is desired.
General Survey of Missions.
Professor E. C. Moore, Parkman Professor of Theology. Friday evenings 7--7.45, Shepard Room. A course in the general problems of missions. It discusses the different branches of missionary activity, the special problems in different countries, and gives a general account of what missionary work is accomplishing.
Missions and Social Problems.
A course for informal discussion, studying the sociological aspect of missions. The social problems of the non-Christian nations, and the different evils of their civilizations will be discussed; and various methods of social betterment, and the ability of Christianity to meet the problems will be considered. Information as to place and time, may be obtained from T. F. Savage '06, Holworthy 9.
Studies in Church Missions.
Leader, H. M. B. Ogilby '07. Thursday evenings at 7, Noble Room. A class for the study of the missions of the Episcopal Church.
Other Courses.
Besides the above general courses, three courses in Bible Study are offered, each of which will be organized under what is known as the "group" system,--that is, one class in each will meet at a set time in Brooks House, and other classes of six or eight men each will meet in dormitories or private houses, at times convenient to themselves. Of these three courses, one in the Life of Christ will meet Wednesdays at 7, in the Shepard Room. Leader, J. M. Groves '05. The second, Studies in the Acts and Epistles, will meet Tuesdays at 7, in the Shepard Room. Leader, W. H. Keeling '07. The third, The Teachings of Christ, will meet Thursdays at 7, in the Shepard Room. Leader, C. H. Sutherland '06. These classes will use, besides the text of the Bible itself, textbooks by the best modern authorities.
In addition to the regular courses outlined above, conferences on social service work will be held from time to time, for the benefit of men engaged or interested in any form of philanthropic work. These meetings will be addressed by settlement workers from Boston and other cities. A series of doctrinal conferences will be conducted by the Catholic Club; announcement of these will be made later in the CRIMSON.
Enrolment in any of the above courses, or further information in regard to them, may be obtained from W. H. Keeling '07, or J. M. Groves '05, Phillips Brooks House