Senior Class.-Grammar and syntax, Gesenius (translated by Cowley, 1898). Reading and explanation of parts of the historical, poetical, prophetical, and legislative books of the Old Testament. Discussion of text, date, authorship, and contents of the books read. The parts proposed for Session 1922-1923 are— (a) Genesis i.-xi., Exodus xviii.-xxi., Deut. xvii., xviii. B.-Aramaic and Syriac. A course of lectures on one of these languages will be available during Session 1922-1923. The work consists of instruction in Grammar and Translation of the books prescribed for the B.D. Degree. Separate classes may also be formed for Arabic and for Assyrian (cuneiform), should a sufficient number of students present themselves. C.-Graduation in Arts. Hebrew may be conjoined with Greek or with Moral Philosophy in the Special Examination for the degree of Master of Arts. Attendance on the Senior Hebrew Class must be supplemented by attendance during the Whitsunday term. If a sufficient Preliminary Examination has been passed, attendance on Junior Hebrew for three terms may admit to the General Examination for Hebrew in Arts. BURSARIES. The number of Bursaries belonging to St Mary's College is nineteen, ranging in value from £12 to £40 per annum. There are also fourteen Bursaries of different values transferable from the United College. Bursaries Open to Competition. FOUNDATION. Founded in 1553 by Archbishop John Hamilton. By Ordinance No. 74 of the Scottish Universities Commission of 1889, the six Bursaries on this Foundation were conjoined into three Bursaries, the holder of each of which shall annually receive during his tenure thereof the sum of £24 from the common stock of St Mary's College. These Bursaries are tenable for three years. YEAMAN AND STUART. A Yeaman Bursary was founded in 1669 by Dr Alexander Yeaman, of Dundee, and a Stuart Bursary was founded in 1809 by the Rev. James Stuart, formerly Rector of George Town and All Saints, South Carolina, and Chaplain to the King's Rangers in North America. By Ordinance No. 67 of the Scottish Universities Commission of 1889, these two Bursaries were conjoined into one, to be called the Yeaman and Stuart Bursary, the holder of which shall receive during his tenure thereof the whole of the free income of both Foundations-amounting to about £20. The Bursary is tenable for three years, and without preference as to name. EXCHEQUER. Three Bursaries, founded in 1693 by King William III., and conjoined into one Bursary in 1863 by Ordinance No. 88 of the Scottish Universities Commission of 1858. The annual value is £30, tenable for four years. This Bursary is open to the competition of all Masters of Arts of any Scottish University entering on their first or second session of attendance in St Mary's College. ALEXANDER. Founded in 1695 by James Alexander (son of the minister of Hoddam). The number of Bursaries is two, of the annual value of £15 each, tenable for four years. WEMYSS. This Bursary was founded in 1861 by Mrs Amy Wemyss, of Edinburgh, late of Calcutta. The annual value is £30, tenable for three years. BUIST. Founded in 1876 by James Buist, Esq., Lawpark, St Andrews, in remembrance of his brother, who was long a Professor in the College. Annual value £30 or thereby, tenable for three years. BEATH. Founded in 1881 by Miss Margaret Beath, New Park, St Andrews. The number of Bursaries is two, of the annual value of £20 or thereby, tenable for three years, subject to regulations and conditions prescribed by the Faculty of Theology. TAYLOUR THOMSON. Three Bursaries of £40 each, tenable at St Mary's College, one to be awarded each year, were instituted out of the Taylour Thomson Fund by the University Court on 3rd March 1900. Bursaries tenable at St Mary's College after a СНЕАРЕ. Two Bursaries of the annual value of £23 each, or thereby, founded in 1868 by George Clerk Cheape, Esq. of Strathtyrum. These Bursaries will be conferred by the Senatus Academicus, after competitive examination, on Students who are about to enter on the course of study usual for the second year in the literary classes of the University. The Bursaries are tenable for three years, and for other three years provided the Bursars pass the examinations required for the Degree of M.A., and proceed to the study of Divinity in St Mary's College. DUNCAN. Founded in 1868 by Miss Duncan, Edengrove. Two Bursaries of the annual value of £12 or thereby, open to two Students attending the Literary and Theological Curriculum, and tenable during the ordinary course of study at the University. ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION. This Bursary was founded in 1876 by the St Andrews University Additional Endowment Association. The annual value is about £12. It is tenable during the Student's course at the United College, and thereafter at St Mary's College, if the student prosecutes his studies there. RAMSAY (PRESENTATION). Four Bursaries, founded in 1681 by Rev. John Ramsay, minister of Markinch, and now regulated by Ordinance No. 70 of the Scottish Universities Commission of 1889, as amended by Ordinance No. 20 of the University Court. Tenable four years in the United College, and thereafter three years in St Mary's College. Annual value about £50 each. PatronSir Henry Ramsay of Balmain, Bart. GLENDEE AND MAXWELL (PRESENTATION). Two Bursaries conjoined into one, and regulated by Ordinance No. 146 of the Scottish Universities Commission of 1889. Tenable three years in the United College and three years in St Mary's College. Annual value about £16, 10s. PatronsSenatus Academicus and Heirs of Dr Bell, by turns. GARTH (PRESENTATION). Four Bursaries, founded by Alexander Stewart, Esq., regulated by Ordinance No. 69 of the Scottish Universities Commission of 1889; tenable four years at United College and four years at St Mary's College. Two of the annual value of about £20 each, and two of the annual value of about £15 each. Patrons of two-The Senatus Academicus; of the remaining two-Rev. A. Irvine Robertson, D.D., minister of Clackmannan, and his Heirs. Presentation Bursaries. BELL OR DRON. Founded in 1663 by the Rev. William Bell, minister of Errol. One Bursary, of the annual value of £15 or thereby. It is tenable for one year, but the Bursar is generally reappointed till the conclusion of his theological course. Preference first to the son of a minister of the Presbytery of Perth, and then to the son of a merchant of the burgh of Perth. The Presbytery of Perth are the Patrons. YEAMAN AND MONCREIFFE. A Yeaman Bursary was founded in 1675 by Patrick Yeaman, Esq., of Dundee, and a Moncreiffe Bursary was founded in 1701 by Sir Thomas Moncreiffe, Bart. of Moncreiffe, in augmentation of a previous Foundation made by the Very Rev. Henry White, Dean of Brechin, in 1554. By Ordinance No. 145 of the Scottish Universities Commission of 1889, these two Bursaries were conjoined into one, to be called the Yeaman and Moncreiffe Bursary. The Bursary is tenable for three years, and is of the annual value of about £25. Patrons-Miss Rait of Anniston and Sir Robert D. Moncreiffe, Bart., by turns.1 1 In order to secure that this Bursary shall not, if possible, remain vacant during any session, an understanding has been arrived at by the Patrons, according to which the Patron whose turn it is to make an appointment, should he himself not have any candidate to present to the Bursary, will consider the claims of a candidate, if any, suggested by the other Patron. GARVIE. Founded in 1831 by the Rev. William Garvie, minister of Aberdalgie. The number of Bursaries is two, each of the annual value of £26 or thereby. Each Bursar must have declared his intention to complete the ordinary curriculum in St Mary's College, and may hold the Bursary for four years. Preference first to sons of ministers and members of the Presbytery of Perth ; and next to persons born in or belonging to the city of Perth, or the parish of Aberdalgie. Patrons-The Presbytery of Perth. CRAIG BUCHANAN. Founded in 1846 by the Rev. Dr George Craig Buchanan, minister of Kinross. One Bursary of the annual value of about £13. It is restricted to natives of the parish of Kinross; whom failing, of the parish of Cleish; whom failing, of the parish of Orwell; whom failing, of the parish of Dunfermline. Preference to the names of Dalziel, Buchanan, or Craig. Patrons- The Kirk-Session of Kinross. SHARP BURSARY. This Bursary was founded in 1856 by John Sharp, Esq., Perth. It is of the annual value of £18, tenable for four years. The Bursar must be a Student of Divinity of the Church of Scotland, and may prosecute his studies at any one of the Scottish Universities. Preference first to applicants of the name of Sharp; next, to the name of Sim; failing whom, any student being a native of or subject to the jurisdiction of the Presbytery of Perth may be appointed. Patrons-The Presbytery of Perth. GILLIAN MACLAINE BURSARIES (GAELIC). According to the Deed of foundation, two Bursaries, in the Divinity Course of three Sessions, each about £50 per annum, open to Gaelic speakers purposing to study for the ministry of the Church of Scotland in any Scottish University, will be awarded at the beginning of Session 1922-3 and of every third year thereafter. The Fund is managed by a Committee of the Synod of Argyll. Application to be made to Rev. P. N. Mackichan, Inveraray. |