(1754), founded in New York City. Originally named Kings College in honor of King George II, it was renamed Columbia College, 1784, and Columbia University, 1896. It has grown to become one of the most influential universities in America. <\/p>\n
Its seal consisted of a seated woman and written above her head the Hebrew Tetragrammaton name of God, YHVH.<\/i> The Latin motto inscribed across the top is Psalm 36:10, \u201cIn Thy light we see light.\u201d The Hebrew phrase Uri El,<\/i> which is written on a ribbon, alludes to Psalm 27:1 \u201cGod is my light.\u201d Under the woman\u2019s feet is inscribed the scripture, \u201cI PET.II. 1\u20132\u201d, admonishing students to desire of the pure milk of God\u2019s Word.1446<\/p>\n
Admission requirements for Columbia College, which John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, passed at the age of fourteen, included translating from Greek the first ten chapters of the Gospel of John. The requirements stated:<\/p>\n
No candidate shall be admitted into the College \u2026 unless he shall be able to render into English \u2026 the Gospels from the Greek. \u2026 It is also expected that all students attend public worship on Sunday.1447<\/p>\n
In 1787, William Samuel Johnson, a signer of the U.S. Constitution, became the first president of the new Columbia College, 1787\u20131800. In his commencement speech to the college\u2019s graduates, William Samuel Johnson stated:<\/p>\n
You this day, gentlemen, \u2026 have \u2026 received a public education, the purpose whereof hath been to qualify you the better to serve your Creator and your country. \u2026 Your first great duties, you are sensible, are those you owe to Heaven, to your Creator and Redeemer. Let these be ever present to your minds and exemplified in your lives and conduct. Imprint deep upon your minds the principles of piety towards God and a reverence and fear of His holy name. The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. \u2026 Remember, too, that you are the redeemed of the Lord, that you are bought with a price, even the inestimable price of the precious blood of the Son of God. \u2026 Love, fear, and serve Him as your Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. Acquaint yourselves with Him in His Word and holy ordinances. Make Him your friend and protector and your felicity is secured both here and hereafter.1448<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
(1754), founded in New York City. Originally named Kings College in honor of King George II, it was renamed Columbia College, 1784, and Columbia University, 1896. It has grown to become one of the most influential universities in America. Its seal consisted of a seated woman and written above her head the Hebrew Tetragrammaton name … Continue reading “COLUMBIA
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