This last point is probably the only one that suggests a somewhat decided deviation from the traditional method of devoting attention to all the details of a single book at a time. A professor who sympathizes with the views I have suggested will find it easy to distribute his matter in such a way as to obtain complete and satisfactory results, such as point to the attainment of a practical working knowledge of the Biblical contents for personal sanctification, for the upbuilding of doctrinal and disciplinary truth, and for the confutation of actual errors. DISCUSSION. A discussion followed the reading of the paper, in which a diversity of views was developed. Some, while recognizing the essential justice of the attitude taken by Fr. Heuser, thought that he did not give sufficient place to the critical study of Holy Scripture; that in view of the pressing need of knowing clearly the present state of biblical science and theory, more time should be given to that side of the study than the writer of the paper seemed willing to allow, and thus a more critical course would really be more practical than a professedly "practical" course. Others were of the opinion that there was grave danger of a critical course losing its way in a maze of critical and archeological questions, that the seminary could give but a slight knowledge of these questions, (which could be properly treated only in a university course), yet this knowledge would be sufficient for the needs of the ministry, and that the main effort of the seminary Professor of Scripture should be to give his students such a knowledge of the Bible as they could use directly in instructing the faithful. Articles of Organization of the Catholic Educational Association of the ADOPTED AT ST. LOUIS, JULY 14, 1904, BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CATH OLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OF THE UNITED STATES, THE OF SEMINARY FACULTIES, AS A BASIS OF ASSO- ARTICLE I. SECTION 1. The name of the association shall be THE CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES. ARTICLE II. SEC. 1. 1. The object of this Association shall be to promote the principles of Catholic education and to safe-guard its interests; and to uphold the necessity of religious instruction and training, as a basis of morality and education. SEC. 2. To bring about co-operation and co-ordination of all Catholic educational institutions of the United States, and to promote, by study, conference and discussion the efficiency of Catholic educational work in the United States. SEC. 3. To promote Catholic normal training schools for teachers and institutes of Catholic pedagogy in our large cities. SEC. 4. To advocate a National Bureau of Information on Catholic education and to issue reports of its aims, needs and progress in the United States. ARTICLE III. DEPARTMENTS. SECTION 1. This Association shall consist of three departments, viz: (a) The Catholic Seminary Department; (b) The Catholic College Department; (c) The Catholic School Depart ment. Other departments may be added with the approval of the Executive Board. SEC. 2. Each department shall have its autonomy in officers, scope and regulations, respecting its own branches. ARTICLE IV. SECTION 1. The officers of the Association shall be a President General, a Vice-President General, a Secretary, a Treasurer and an Executive Board. This Executive Board shall consist of the above officers and the President of the Seminary Department, the President of the College Department, and the President of the School Department and three other members, on to be elected from each Department. ARTICLE V. THE PRESIDENT GENERAL. SECTION 1. The President General shall be elected annually by ballot, in joint conference of the three departments. SEC. 2. The President General shall preside at all joint meetings of the departments and at the annual public meeting, at the meetings of the Executive Board and shall also call meetings of the Executive Board by and with the consent of three members of the Board and whenever a majority of the Board so desire. ARTICLE VI. THE VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL. SECTION 1. The Vice President General shall be elected annually by ballot at the joint conference of the three depart ments. SEC. 2. In the absence of the President General, the Vice President General shall perform his duties. ARTICLE VII. THE SECRETARY GENERAL. SECTION 1. The Secretary General shall be chosen annually by the Executive Board. SEC. 2. The Secretary General of the Association shall be Secretary of all joint meetings, shall receive and keep on record all matters of the Association Departments and shall perform such other duties as the Executive Board may determine. ARTICLE VIII. THE TREASURER GENERAL. SECTION 1. The Treasurer General shall be elected annually by ballot in joint conference of the three departments. SEC. 2. The Treasurer General shall receive all monies of the Association, shall pay all bills on the order of the President General, shall give an annual report to the Executive Board and to the Association. SEC. 3. The Association shall pay all necessary expenses out of the annual assessments paid proportionately by each department, the amount of these assessments to be determined by the Executive Board. ARTICLE IX. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. SECTION 1. The Executive Board shall have charge of the annual public meeting, shall make regulations governing the writing, reading, and discussing and printing of papers for the joint conference and for the public meetings, and shall give proportionate representation to each department, shall audit all accounts of the Treasurer. It shall interpret the constitution and regulations of the Association. ARTICLE X. MEETINGS. SECTION 1. The Annual Meeting shall be held at such time and place as may be determined in joint conference of the three departments, or by the Executive Board, if the joint conference . so desire. ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTS. SECTION 1. This constitution shall not be altered or amended, except by a two thirds vote of the members in joint con ference at a regular meeting, and notice of any such amendment and alteration must be sent to the Secretary of the Executive Board for the approval of said Board at least one month before said meeting. Any article or section or future amendment of this constitution that is disapproved by the ordinary of a diocese shall not be binding upon any member or institution or educational society of that Diocese. Articles of Association for the Conference of Catholic Colleges. THESE ARTICLES WERE ADOPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION AT THE SECOND ANNUAL MEETING. 1. This Association shall be called the "Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities of the United States." (By College is here understood any institution of learning offering a course of studies warranting the conferring of a degree in arts or science, whether such degree be actually conferred or not.) All Catholic Colleges shall be invited to membership in this Association and delegates accredited by them shall represent them at the annual Conference. 3. The objects of the Association shall be: (a) To facilitate the interchange of ideas and information on all College matters. (b) To watch over Catholic interests in case of any proposed legislation as to collegiate education and to take such steps as may be considered advisable to procure the due consideration of such interests. 4. The affairs of the Association shall be managed by a Standing Committee, consisting of the chairman and secretary of the Conference both ex officio, and four other members, four to form a quorum. They shall meet at least once a year, and oftener if the chairman deem it advisable. 5. The chairman shall be elected annually at the general meeting, and shall be eligible for re-election. |