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Course of Study. Three years of work.

Old Testament history, and the development of ethical and religious

ideas during this period. Ni-w Testament history, and the development of ethical and religious

ideas during this period. The Development of the Christian Church.

Regular attendance is required, and faithful work expected. A certifi- cate of graduation is given on examination.

CLASS IN RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY AND COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS. Fridays, 8:00 to 10:00.

This class is open to those who have taken the work of the Bible Class, and to others whom the teacher may consider prepared. Course of Study. Two years' work.

Religious philosophy.

Comparative religions.

Regular attendance is required, and faithful work expected. A certifi- cate of graduation is given on examination.

CLASS IN SOCIAL PROBLEMS. Sundays, 12:00 to 1:15.

This class is open to adults, and it is expected that those who join this class are somewhat prepared to deal with social problems. The class is under a competent leader, and deals continually with the social questions of the day. If the class so determines, it may enter upon practical work, and seek to bring about developments in which it believes. CLASS IN PHILANTHROPY. Sundays, 4:00 to 5:15.

This class is open to those who wish to engage in philanthropic work and the control of the philanthropies of the church are in the hands of a com- mittee of five, all of whom are graduates of this class.

Course of Study. Two years and to be followed by as long a period of prac- tical work as possible. The principles of philanthropy. The methods of successful philanthropies. Examinations are held, and certificates of graduation given.

PHILANTHROPIC WORK.

The different departments of the Children's School, the Junior Church, and the Senior Church, are each engaged in special and appropriate philan- thropic work.

The above plan involves three leading departments, the Senior Church, with its religious and ethical services, the Junior Church, and the Children's School of Ethics and Religion. The clubs and classes are supplementary to these. Most well-con-