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...Nation of July 17, Dr. Clarke replies that there is a science of Protestant theology, and that the best men in the different sects have a common foundation for their theology. Where, then, he asks, shall this broader, inclusive theology be taught if not in Harvard University...
...hindrances to its usefulness lies in the fact that a large body of Christian parents believe it to be a hot-bed of Unitarianism. . . . We shall be glad to receive from Dr. Clarke a definition of 'non-sectarian theology,' describing in detail the manner in which it is taught, and the view it takes of such questions as the Atonement, the Trinity, etc., . . . and telling us whether the chair or chairs from which it is to be taught in the Harvard Divinity School can be or will be filled by Congregationalists, or Episcopalians, or any body but Unitarians. Some explanation...
...number of students in each of the eleven branches to be taught in the Woman's College is as follows:- in Greek, 4; in Latin, 7; in English, 4; in German, 4; in French, 4; in Italian, and Spanish, 0; in Philosophy, 1; in Political Economy, 2; in History, 2; in Music, 1; in Mathematics (Solid Geometry and Plane Trigonometry), 1; (Analytic Geometry), 4; (in Differential Calculus...
...Russian government, as is well known, has a constitutional antipathy to new ideas, and the strictest care is taken that none enter the Empire. Only subjects the study of which does not tend to spread dissatisfaction with existing institutions are allowed to be taught. It is quite amusing to see how the sciences are prepared for learners. To eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge is dangerous, so the Russian government removes from the knowledge to be administered all evil effects. From the gymnasia - preparatory schools with a seven years' course - the candidate is admitted into the university with...
...were eager to enter the booth devoted to Art. Many were turned away and could only peer in, and see their more fortunate friends reclining on divans and feasting their eyes on the pictures and statuary which surrounded them. Close by were two booths where one could be taught to imitate the Italians and Spaniards in their love of leisure and ease, and in their neglect of the more sober realities of life. There were two other booths in the gallery which attracted great crowds. One had this placard above the door: "New Course in Chinese and Japanese Antiquities...