The retreat from orthodoxy in theological schools /by Marlin Conrad Hardman.
- 1958.
- vi, 168 leaves ; 29 cm
Typescript (Photocopy). Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. The Biblical Basis for Such a Thesis Chapter III. The History and Foundation of Certain Theological Schools Chapter IV. Some Instance of the Retreat from Orthodoxy Chapter V. The Pattern of Factors Involved in the Decline Chapter Virgin Islands A Positive Analysis of Schools Which Have Remained Orthodox Chapter Virgin IslandsI. Practical Lessons Drawn from the Study Chapter Virgin IslandsII. Conclusion
The Problem -- Statement of the Problem -- The Importance of the Study -- The Purpose of the Study -- Organization of the Thesis -- Sources of Data -- The Explanation and Definition of Pertinent Terms. The Old Testament -- The Teachings of Jesus Christ -- The Apostle Paul -- The Other Apostles. Harvard University -- Yale University -- Andover Theological Seminary -- Newton Theological Institution -- Princeton Theological Seminary -- Union Theological Seminary -- Boston University -- Garrett Biblical Institute -- Oberlin Graduate School of Theology -- University of Chicago. Harvard Divinity School -- Andover Theological Seminary -- Union Theological Seminary -- University of Chicago -- Crozer Theological Seminary -- The Pacific School of Religion -- Boston University School of Theology -- Garrett Biblical Institute -- Oberlin Graduate School of Theology -- Colgate Rochester Divinity School -- Wake Forest College. The Irresponsibility or Credulity of the Board of Trustees -- The Inability or Unconcern of a President Whose Hands Are Partially Tied by Academic Freedom -- The Unfaithfulness of Faculty Members -- The Indifference of the Supporting Constituency -- A False Conception of Christian Education -- An Addition of Extra-Biblical Material Taught from the Secular Standpoint -- The Increasing Supremacy of the Material Brings About the Subordination of the Spiritual -- An Attitude of Tolerance Instead of New Testament Love -- The Difficulty of Proving an Individual to be Unorthodox -- The Absence of a Clear-cut, Biblical, Doctrinal Affirmation Which Leaves a School Vulnerable to Attack -- The Reinterpretation of Creeds and Doctrinal Statements -- Objective Standards Replaced by Subjective Ones--Spirtuality in Place of Sound Doctrine -- The Love for Christ Unconsciously Becomes Secondary to: Prestige -- Higher Education -- Love for the Institution Itself. Wheaton College -- Nyack Missionary College -- Moody Bible Institute -- The Presence of a Clear-cut, Biblical, Doctrinal Affirmation Which Must Be Signed Without Mental Reservation -- The Utmost Care in Selection of Officers and Faculty Members -- The Teaching of a Christ-centered Curriculum -- A God-honoring Financial Policy -- A System of Regulations Within the Curriculum -- A Firm Belief in the Fact and Practical Applications of the Second Coming of Christ. The Retreat from Orthodoxy in Theological Schools is No Respecter of Persons -- Orthodoxy is Not Self-Sustaining, But Must Be Maintained -- Unorthodoxy Must Be Dealt With Instantaneously.
Modernist-fundamentalist controversy. Theology--Study and teaching. Theological seminaries--United States. Church and education in the United States. Fundamentalism. Evangelicalism.