Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Schoonmaker, Martinus a minister of the (Dutch) Reformed Church, was born at Rochester, Ulster Co., N.Y., in 1737. He studied under Goetschius and Marinus, and was licensed to preach in 1765. His ministry was spent on Long Island, embracing the churches of Brooklyn, Flatbush, New Utrecht, Flatlands, Bushwick, and Gravesend. From 1765 to 1783 Harlem … Continue reading “Schoonmaker, Martinus”

Schoonmaker, Jacob, D.D a son of the foregoing, was born May 11, 1777, at Acquackanonck (now Passaic), N.J. He graduated at Columbia College in 1799, and pursued his theological studies under Drs. Solomon Froeligh and John H. Livingston. He was licensed in 1801, and the next year became the pastor of the united churches of … Continue reading “Schoonmaker, Jacob, D.D”

Schoonmaker, Henricus a (Dutch) Reformed minister, was born at Rochester, Ulster Co., N.Y., in 1739. He was converted early in life under the ministry of the Rev. Henricus Frelinghuysen, and studied theology with the Rev; John H. Goetschius, who became his father-in-law. Dr. Schoonmaker was one of the first ministers of the Reformed Church who … Continue reading “Schoonmaker, Henricus”

Schools, Singing The high estimation in which singers were held in the ancient Church appears from the institution of schools for their instruction and training, and the great attention which was paid to these schools and their presidents. Such schools were established as early as the 6th century, and became common in various parts of … Continue reading “Schools, Singing”

Schools, Parish SEE PARISH SCHOOLS. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Schools of the Prophets (1 Sam. 19:18-24; 2 Kings 2:3, 5, 7, 12, 15) were instituted for the purpose of training young men for the prophetical and priestly offices. (See PROPHET; SAMUEL) Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary Schools of the Prophets See EDUCATION; PROPHETS. Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Schools, Hebrew As this subject is intimately connected with the question of education and mode of instruction, which cannot be well dealt with separately, we propose to discuss historically these three topics in the present article, which is grounded upon the Biblical notices and the later Talmudical references. SEE EDUCATION. I. In the Patriarchal Period. … Continue reading “Schools, Hebrew”

schools, convent Conducted by religious orders of women, have existed for centuries, the education of girls having been from the earliest days one of the chief works of cloistered women. In the 6th century Cresarius, Bishop of ArIes (501-573), drew up rules for the schools established by his sister, Cresaris. English nuns went with Saint … Continue reading “schools, convent”

Schools, Clerks Regular of the Pious Called also Piarists, Scolopli, Escolapios, Poor Clerks of the Mother of God, and the Pauline Congregation, a religious order founded in Rome in 1597 by St. Joseph Calasanctius. As a member of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine he went about the country instructing the people, and his experience convinced … Continue reading “Schools, Clerks Regular of the Pious”

Schools, Christian At a very early period, schools were established in connection with the churches; and if no building was provided for this purpose, the schools were taught in the baptistry and the vestry. This is evident from the observation which Socrates makes upon the education of Julian the Apostate that in his youth he … Continue reading “Schools, Christian”