Religious Knowledge.

Junior.

(a) GENESIS XII. TO THE END; EXODUS I.-XX., XXIV., XXXI.— XXXIV., XL.; (b) GOSPEL OF ST. MATTHEW; (c) ACTS OF THE APOSTLES, XIII. ΤΟ THE END; (d) THE CHURCH CATECHISM.

No student will be examined in more than three of the subjects (a), (b), (c), (d),

(a)

What prophecy was fulfilled by the sojourn of the Israelites in Egypt? What sign remained with them as the token of their return to their promised inheritance? What length of time probably intervened between the death of Joseph and the Exodus? What political event altered their condition meanwhile? How is Jacob's final act of worship described in Hebrews? Show that his youthful fraud was punished by frauds practised on him by others. To what angel is allusion made, ch. xlviii. v. 16? what may be argued therefrom? Comment on "in their self-will they digged down a wall."

(b)

At what period did St. Peter's confession of our Lord as Messiah occur; and what followed it? Where did the Transfiguration probably take place? On what other occasions are Peter, James, and John singled out for special revelations of Christ's mysteries? By what miracle of healing was this manifestation succeeded? Comment on the payment of the tribute money. In what did the miracle consist? What lesson is taught, ch. xviii. vv. 1-20? Explain the "tormentors." Elias truly shall first come and restore "all things."

(c)

Explain the course of St. Paul's argument when brought before the Sanhedrim, and the division which consequently ensued. What caused his removal to Cæsarea? What do you know of Felix, Drusilla, and Festus. Give a probable reason for St. Paul's appeal to Cæsar. Name the reigning Emperor. Quote instances to prove that St. Paul always made use of circumstances in his favour when he could do so without discredit to his mission.

(d)

Which of the articles of the Creed refer to the Third Person of the Trinity? How was His presence manifested in the Jewish Church? Which Epistle dwells strongly on the doctrine of "The Communion of Saints?" How does the explanation of the Creed particularize the offices of the Trinity in the scheme of salvation?

Religious Knowledge.

Senior.

THE

(a) GENESIS XII. TO THE END; EXODUS I.-XX., XXIV., XXXI.— XXXIV., XL.; (6) ST. MATTHEW; (c) ACTS OF APOSTLES XIII. TO THE END; (d) THE OFFICES FOR MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER AND THE LITANY IN THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER; ESPECIAL ATTENTION MUST BE PAID TO THE APOSTLES' CREED; (e) PALEY'S HORE PAULINE, INTRODUCTION, SECTIONS 1-5 INCLUSIVE.

No student will be examined in more than three of the subjects (a), (b), (c), (d), (e). (a)

In what respects is Joseph a type of Christ? Show that the transition of the chosen people from a family to a nation was foreseen and provided for by Jacob on his deathbed. Comment on, "Buy us and our land;" "Am I in the place of God?" "I will divide them in Jacob." (See also Junior Paper.)

(b)

On what occasions did St. Peter exercise the power ascribed to him, ch. xvi. vv. 18-19. What occurred during Christ's last visit to Capernaum? Notice that His last teaching there repeats the substance of the Sermon on the Mount. (See also Junior Questions.)

(c)

Which of the Gospels is generally attributed to the period of St. Paul's imprisonment at Cæsarea? Contrast his oratory with that of Tertullus. How does he point out the weak spot in the accusation against him? Comment on the appeal to Cæsar. What difficulty was felt by Festus regarding the charge on which the Apostle should be committed for trial at Rome?

(d)

Point out some differences between the old and new lectionaries. Whence are most of our collects derived? What is meant by the Lesser Litany? Explain the title "Te Deum," and describe the character of this canticle, saying what you know of its compilation. What place does it hold in Christian worship?

(e)

Give Paley's reasons for supposing that previous to writing First Corinthians St. Paul had already changed his original intention of visiting Corinth on his way to Macedonia. How may his silence regarding this change be accounted for? To whom does he probably allude, 2 Cor. iii. v. 1? How does Paley explain ch. xiii. v. 1, which appears to contradict the fact that the Apostle had then made only one visit to Corinth?

Religious Knowledge.

Higher Local.

I. OLD TESTAMENT: THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOKS OF SAMUEL ; PSALMS LXXIII.—CVI. II. NEW TESTAMENT: ST. JOHN ; THE EPISTLES TO THE COLOSSIANS AND THESSALONIANS (CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN FOR A KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORIGINAL GREEK). III. (a) BUTLER'S ANALOGY, INTRODUCTION AND PART I. HOOKER'S ECCLESIASTICAL POLITY, PREFACE AND BOOK I. PALEY'S HORE PAULINE, CHAP. I.—V.

I.

(a)

Comment on the political changes in the condition of the chosen race as recorded in the First and Second Books of Samuel. What provision was made therein for its religious instruction? Trace its effect through the subsequent history of the Jews. Account for the decay of Saul's house. What do you know of Ahitophel, Doeg, Hushai, Zadok, Gilboa, Rephaim, Žiklag?

(b)

Which of the appointed psalms may be dated as late as the Maccabæan period? What periods of Hebrew history were richest in psalmody? to which would you ascribe Books III., IV., with some notable exceptions? Name allusions to the wanderings in the wilderness; the destruction of Jerusalem; the Return; or to incidents in the life of Christ.

II.

Give some metaphors under which Christ represents Himself. What is related in this Gospel of Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Nathanael, Bethabara, Ephraim, Peræa?

III.

(a)

Explain the title of Butler's work, the scope of his argument, and the assumptions he takes for granted. Why does he conclude that dissolution is not necessarily destruction; and that the admission of immortality offers a presumption of future happiness or misery dependent on our conduct here?

(b)

How far may

Wherein lies the superior excellence of man. it be improved? Why and where does it fail? Explain the following expressions:-"natural agents, brutishness, regiment, Ramistry, prejudice, side-respect, sin, goodness, choice, appetite.'

(c)

Give the nature of the argument used by Paley illustrating each point by selected examples. Mention another work on the same method. (See also Senior Paper.)

English History.

Junior and Senior.

(a) FROM THE ACCESSION OF WILLIAM III. TO THE ACCESSION OF GEORGE III. (6) GENERAL QUESTIONS.

(a)

1. What do you know about the character and results of the Revolution, 1688?

2. Enumerate, with dates, the most important measures passed in the reigns of William III. and Anne, and comment briefly on each.

3. What circumstances led to the War of the Spanish Succession? What European Powers took part in it, and what was its result?

4. How did the terms "Whig" and "Tory" arise? What tenets distinguished the two parties respectively in the early part of the eighteenth century?

5. Show by table George I.'s claim to the throne. In what way may his peaceful accession be considered the "triumph of a faction "in the State?

6. Name the first Ministry of George I., and describe the impeachment, in 1715, of the late Ministers.

7. Describe fully the Jacobite rising of 1715.

(b)

8. Who were, and in whose reign lived-Llewellyn, Hubert, Walter, Ranulf de Glanville, Stephen Langton, Piers Gaveston, Wyclif, Hotspur, Caxton?

9. What do you know of: (i) The Battles of Crecy and Poitiers, (ii) The Black Death, (iii) The Peasant's Revolt, (iv) The deposition of Richard II. (v) The rise of the Lollards, (vi) Battle of Agincourt?

10. What causes led to the Wars of the Roses? Give the chief battles from 1455-1485. State the result of each

Geography.

Junior and Senior.

GREAT BRITAIN AND ITS DEPENDENCIES AND EUROPE.

1. Give the boundaries, political divisions, physical features, and products of Austria-Hungary. Make a sketch plan of the course of the Danube, marking the chief places on its banks.

2. What do you know of the people and government of AustriaHungary?

3. Describe the extent and general surface of Holland. Explain the terms dyke, polder.

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English History.

Higher Local.

(a) SPECIAL, 1272-1399; (6) GENERAL.

(a)

1. Discuss the wisdom of Edward I.'s scheme for bringing the whole island under one rule. Why did it fail?

2. Compare carefully the powers of Parliament under Edward I., with those of our modern Parliament. How had these powers been increased before the end of the period?

3. What were the effects of the Black Death on English History?

(b)

4. Write a short account of the growth of Greater Britain.

5. What grievances were felt in the reigns of John, Edward II., Richard II., Henry VI., Charles I., and James II.?

6. State very briefly the principal facts (i) connected with Augustine, Dunstan, Becket, Stephen Langton, Wolsey, and Laud; (ii) Thomas Cromwell, Strafford, Danby, and Bute.