The Lectures of the Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity: (see note B.) The Lectures of the Norrisian Professor of Divinity: (see note C.) The Lectures of the Knightbridge Professor of Moral Theology: (see note D.) The Lectures of the Regius Professor of Hebrew: The three Crosse Theological Scholarships: The six Tyrwhitt Hebrew Scholarships: The Prize (occasionally given on the Tyrwhitt bequest) for a Dissertation on some subject connected with Hebrew Literature: The Prize for the Hulsean Dissertation: (about £100.) NOTE A. The superintendence of all Exercises, required for the degrees of Bachelor and Doctor in Divinity, is committed to the Regius Professor of Divinity; who also is much engaged in Examinations more or less connected with Theological studies. NOTE B. Memorandum of the Lectures delivered by the Lady Margaret Professor since his election in 1839. I. On the Early Fathers: Introductory Lectures shewing, 1st from her express declarations, and 2ndly, from her structure and services, the regard the Church of England pays to early antiquity: On the Apostolical Fathers; (the Lectures on Ignatius prefaced by an abridgment of Bishop Pearson's Vindiciæ Ignatianæ :) On Justin Martyr; Tatian; Athenagoras; Theophilus; and Irenæus; the last, now in the course of delivery. The object of these Lectures, is to put the hearers eventually in possession of a knowledge of all the Fathers of the first three centuries: The plan, has been to go through each Father in detail; to give the substance of the author, where more than this did not seem necessary; to translate at full and explain, where a passage was remarkable; and lastly, to sum up the whole (with references) under several heads, such as, Evidences, Canon of Scripture, Interpretation of Scripture, Sacraments, Ecclesiastical discipline and polity, Points of controversy with Rome, Classical illustrations, &c. When the Course is completed, it may be adjusted to the period of an undergraduate's residence in the University: meanwhile, parts of it are repeated, and advances made in it, every year. II. A Course of practical Lectures on the acquirements, and principal obligations and duties of the Parish-Priest: Introductory Lecture, on the ministerial character of St Paul: On the Reading of the Parish-Priest; (advising, (1), the study of the Scriptures in the original languages, with examples of the advantage of this, and other hints for reading them; (2), the study of the Fathers of the first three centuries, with illustrations of the benefit to be derived from this study; (3), the study of the English Reformation in the documents set forth seriatim by the Reformers; a list of these given, with remarks on each: The whole intended to put the students on applying themselves to original authorities, as the sources of sound knowledge, and to divert them from such as are only secondary and derivative:) On the composition of Sermons: On Schools, Sunday and Daily, the method of establishing, maintaining, and conducting them: On Parochial Ministrations, especially visiting the sick: On ordinary Pastoral Intercourse: On the observance of Rubric and Canons: On the general Rule by which the Parish-Priest should be guided. The Margaret Professor proposes to deliver this latter series of Lectures, with such alterations or additions as may suggest themselves, every second or third year, so that all students intended for Holy Orders may have an opportunity of hearing them. NOTE C. Outline of the Lectures delivered by the Norrisian Professor since his election in 1838. I. The provision made by the Church of England for securing in Candidates for Holy Orders 1 Moral fitness. 2 Literary qualifications. 3 Soundness in Doctrine. Occasion is taken to explain what is implied in subscription to Articles of Religion generally-and in subscription to the Three Propositions contained in the 36th Canon particularly— references being, at the same time, given to Authors who have treated of these several subjects. II. The course of reading desirable to be pursued by the Candidate for Holy Orders is then considered, as embracing a. The Sacred Scriptures in the original Languages-and under this head is given a detailed account of some of i. The principal Editions of the Hebrew Bible and Greek Testament. ii. The Hebrew and Greek Lexicons Concordances to the sacred Scriptures. iii. The commentaries on the Old and New Testament. iv. Those writers who have treated of the Chronology, Geography, Antiquities, &c. of the Scriptures. A selection being made in each case, for the biblical Student, of such Books as seem, to the Professor, best adapted for the Student's use and circumstances. B. The Prayer-Book. Under this head are noticed i. The conformity of the English Liturgy with the Scriptures, and with the best portions of the Liturgies of Antiquity. ii. The modifications which the Prayer-Book has under gone. iii. The importance of an accurate acquaintance with a. The Office for the Administration of Baptism. b. c. munion. Holy Com The Office for the Ordering of Deacons and Priests. d. Those of the XXXIX. Articles which treat of the Doctrine of the Sacraments. In the discussion of these several subjects references are given to such writers as treat of them respectively. γ. The Church of England as respects her A. History. Comprising under this division notices of i. The Ancient British Church. The more important eras in each being pointed out, and books mentioned in which information respecting the subjectmatter may be obtained. B. Polity. Comprising an inquiry into i. The Scriptural Authority for a Threefold Ministry. ii. The validity of the Orders of the English Church. The principal writers on these subjects being referred to as occasion requires. C. Controversies, With i. Infidelity. The bearing and importance of Natural Religion, as connected with Revelation, being pointed out. ii. Romanism. Mentioning in detail the chief points in dispute with Romanists, and in the history of the Romish Controversy in this country. iii. Dissent. Marking the peculiarities of dissent, and the different forms it has assumed both doctrinally and in its workings. The writers from whom information on these several topics may be obtained being severally referred to. Taking occasion under this head to refer to sources from whence instruction may be derived respecting a. The style and composition of Sermons; and then b. Giving a List of some Authors whose Sermons may be read with advantage. ii. Parochial duties. In connexion with which such Books are referred to, as treat of a. The spiritual duties and general conduct of a Clergyman. b. Or relate to the secular affairs of a Parish. E. Endowments. Under this head notice is taken of ii. The Voluntary Principle. Then is noticed, a. The origin of our Parochial and Cathedral endow ments. b. Some of the chief points in their history: References being given to writers on these subjects respectively. Besides the several topics which have been thus recited, it should be borne in mind that the main outlines of the Evidences and Doctrines of Christianity are discussed in such portions of Pearson on the Creed as are read and commented upon in the Course of the Lectures. NOTE D. The Professorship of "Moral Theology or Casuistry" founded by Dr Knightbridge is considered by the present holder of it as a Professorship of Moral Philosophy. During the last three years, he has delivered three courses of Lectures upon the History of Moral Philosophy, especially its history in England since the Reformation. During the present year he is |