Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1924-1925 Page: 47
98 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
the family as a social institution. The nature, history and present
status of the family are studied. The importance of a family and
its solid foundations as a social institution are stressed. The
outlook for the family is viewed with special consideration for
those conditions which will be most conducive to the family's
best interest.
343.-Crime and Prevention. A study of the history and nature
of crime and criminals, methods of punishment and present
reform, reformation of criminals and the prevention of crime
through education and religious training.
353.-The City. The history and present status of the city,
with its special social problems will be considered. English and
continental cities will be studied, together with American cities,
that the best remedies may be found for present urban social
problems. A criticism of housing conditions, educational, social
and religious conditions and other special problems of the city
will be made, together with suggestions for the uplift of urban
populations.
325.-Primitive Social Conditions. The Indian life, the status
of the natives of Africa and Australia and certain other savages
or barbaric people will be considered, together with the occurence
of their characteristics in modern social life. This course
undertakes a true interpretation of the causes for social conditions
as they are found among savage people and as they recur in
present day society.
335.-The American Negro. A study of the history and racial
characteristics of the American Negro; his present social, economic,
political, educational and religious status. The attitude of
the South and the North toward the negro and the outlook for
the solution of the negro problem will be considered.
375.-Educational Sociology. This course offers an interpretation
of the nature, process, institutions and problems of
education in terms of their social relations. A consideration of
child and adolescent mind, together with the best methods of
educating and socializing the student is presented.
363.-Social Teaching of the Old Testament. This course is
a study of the teaching of the Old Testament as it applies to present
day problems. The family, marriage, divorce, property
rights, treatment of the poor, place and rights of woman, attitude
toward children, law, crime, punishment, education and religion
are studied. Content and message of each book are presented.
383.-Social Teaching of Jesus. This course is an applica47
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Abilene Christian College. Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1924-1925, book, June 1924; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth45926/m1/49/: accessed May 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.