Woods, Leonard. Outline of the Course of Study pursued by the students of the Theological Seminary, Andover, in the department of Christian Theology, with references to the principal books in the library, pertaining to that department. For the use of the students. [Andover, Conn.]: [Andover Theological Seminary], 1830. [12563]
Removed, no wrapper, 7 x 4 1/4 inches, newly strung. The page numbers for this are [iv], [211]-254, [2]. Good.
"The following OUTLINE was intended as an assistant to the members of this Seminary, in regard to the general order of subjects in Theology, and the books to be consulted." - Introductory statement by Professor Woods.
This booklet contains 26 theological subjects, with questions for each, and the books recommended in which to find the answers.
For instance, under the topic Divine Revelation, there is a general introduction, and then 10 subheadings, each with books to consult. The 10 subheadings are Desirableness and necessity of Revelation; Historical Evidence; Proof from Miracles; From Prophecy; Internal Evidence. Character of Christ and the Apostles, and the nature and tendency of Christianity; Coincidence of Mosaic History with Pagan tradition and the appearance of nature; Coincidence of the Epistles with the Acts; Propagation of Christianity; Analogy of Religion to the Constitution and Course of nature; Objections of Deists.
A rather full record of what was taught to the theological students at Andover Seminary under the tutelage of Dr. Woods.
Leonard Woods, Sr. (1774-1854), Harvard graduate (1796), ordained pastor of the Congregational Church at West Newberry, Massachusetts (1798), first professor in Andover Theological Seminary, from 1808 to 1846 occupying the chair of Abbot Professor of Christian Theology. He was widely known for upholding orthodox Calvinism over Unitarianism. He helped to establish several societies including the American Tract Society, the American Education Society, the Temperance Society, and the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.
