August - the Free Presbyterian church of Scotland

Meeting of Synod. 127
reported that Mr. Donald M. MacDonald and Mr. Donald A.
MacFarlane, M.A., had sat for the first part of their Final Examination
in Theology. The papers set covered the subjects dealt
with in the Greek New Testament Class. The results of the
examination were highly satisfactory, and shewed that the students
had prepared their work with great care.
A letter was read from Mr. John A. Mackay, M.A., divinity
student, asking permission from the Synod to proceed to Princeton
Theological Seminary, New Jersey, to complete his studies in
Divinity. He explained that, owing to the fact that he had obtained
the Fullerton Scholarship in Philosophy at Aberdeen
University, it was incumbent upon him to study for two years at
some recognised Institution. Rev. E. Macqueen, in the course of
some remarks, pointed out that, while they admired the stand
Princeton had hitherto made for the inspiration of the Scriptures
and the doctrines of grace, they saw there were some elements
there that they did not approve of, and, while giving permission to
Mr. Mackay to go, they would do well to indicate their mind on
. the subject. He submitted the following motion :-"The Synod
agree to give permission to Mr. John A. Mackay, M.A., to proceed
to Princeton Theological Seminary for- the completion of his
course in Divinity, but, at the same time, they desire it to be
understood that, while they are willing to give this permission to
Mr. Mackay or any student who might hold a bursary which
makes it necessary for him to study at a recognised seminary, they .
expect that all such students shall show themselves upholders of'
the good old paths in worship and praise as these are observed in
the Free Presbyterian Church." Mr. A. Clunas, elder, seconded
the motion, which was unanimously adopted.
The Theological Committee recommended that the following
subjects be set for the second part of the Final Examination and
that Rev. Neil MacIntyre be appointed Examiner :-Fisher's
Church History, Mitchell's History of the Westminster Assembly,
Witherow's Form of the Christian Temple, Class Lectures on
Scottish Church History from Revolution to 1843' This was
agreed to by the Synod.
THEOLOGICAL TUTOR'S REPORT.
Mr. Beaton reported that for last session there wete four
students studying at Wick-Messrs. D. M. MacDonald, D. A.
MacFarlane, M. A., John A. MacKay, M. A., and Angus
. MacKinnon, missionary. The classes met four days a week
for three hours each day. The subjects dealt with in the Greek
New Testament Class were the Gospel according to Luke for
exegesis and translation. Special attention was given to such
matters as the Lucan Genealogy of our Lord, the Enrolment of
Quirinius, the Virgin Birth, and the Doctrine of the Resurrection.
In Textual Criticism Burgon's Traditional Text of the Gospels
was used as a text-book. The time at our disposal did not permit