"Outlines of Christianity," described as an elementary, non-technical course presenting objectively the importance of the Christian World View in our civilization," will be an innovation in the University this year. A printed program containing a schedule of lectures and names of speakers was distributed in all Registration envelopes.
The course is extra-curricular and is sponsored by Phillips Brooks House, undergraduates and members of the faculty, and the churches of Harvard Square, "with the co-operation of the college authorities."
The first meeting will be held on Thursday, October 7 from 7:30 to 9:00 o'clock in room 3, Harvard Hall, and on succeeding Thursdays through December 17. Following is the schedule of lectures for the first half year:
October 7--Introductory Lecture. Dr. James B. Munn, Professor in the Department of English.
October 14--Practical Problems in Personal Christianity. Dr. Thomas H. Sanders, Professor of Accounting in Harvard Business School.
October 21--The Psychology of Christian Worship. Dr. Kenneth J. Tillotson, Instructor in Psychiatry in Harvard Medical School.
October 28--Christian Theology. Dr. John D. Wild, Assistant Professor of Philosophy.
November 4--Christian Philosophy. Ast. Prof. John D. Wild.
November 11--The Old Testament. Dr. Edwin P. Booth, Professor of Historical Theology in Boston University.
November 18--The New Testament. Dr. Norman B. ash, Paine Professor of Christian Social Ethics in Episcopal Theological School.
December 3--The Christian Ethic for the Individual. Dr. Augus Dun, Professor of Systematic Divinity in Episcopal Theological School.
December 10--The Christian Ethic for the World. Dr. Carl J. Friedrich, Professor of Government.
December 17--The Christian Church--Foundation of Civilization. Dr. William E. Hocking, Alford Professor of Philosophy.
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