Church Teachers College. Dept. of Ancient Languages

In 1909, Brigham Young University renamed and refocused the mission of its College. The Church Teachers College absorbed all of the Colleges departments but centered their energies into thoroughly preparing collegiate students to become high school educators. Just one year later, the Department of Foreign Languages split into the Department Modern Languages and the Department of Ancient Languages in 1910. Then in 1916, the two departments rejoined to once again form the Department of Foreign Languages.

Variant names

Church Teachers College. Ancient Languages Dept.

Description

Established: 1910

Abolished: 1916

Location: Provo, Utah (1910-1916)

Functions

The Department of Ancient Languages was responsible for teaching courses in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Ancient Languages was part of the Church Teachers College, the higher-education branch of Brigham Young University. W. H. Chamberlain served as department chairman.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Church Teachers College (1910-1916)

Earlier unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Foreign Languages (1909-1910) (1910)

Later unit: Church Teachers College. Dept. of Foreign Languages (1916-1920) (1916)

Sources

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1910-1911: p. 18 (part of the Church Teachers College) p. 23-24 (Department of Ancient Languages, courses listed)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1909-1910: p. 32 (Department of Foreign Languages; courses offered)

Brigham Young University Annual School Catalog, 1916-1917: p. 43 (Department of Foreign Languages; courses listed)

Brigham Young University, 1975: v. 4, p. 502 (department chairman: W. H. Chamberlain, 1911-1919)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00041

Creator: UPB