A few days ago, I came across this article about American history. I found this particular portion interesting and decided to share it here. It's about the history of Harvard University - a place where the brightest gather.
When it was first founded, Harvard enforced 8 rules which included high moral and academic standards:
When it was first founded, Harvard enforced 8 rules which included high moral and academic standards:
- Before attending Harvard, the student must able to write and speak Latin and Greek.
- The main goal of the student's life and studies is to know God and Jesus Christ which is eternal life. Since only the Lord gives wisdom, every one should ask Him for wisdom in secret prayer.
- Every one must read the scriptures twice a day, and be ready to show his knowledge of them.
- Cursing is not allowed, and the student is to keep God and the love of His truth in his mind.
- A student must attend all classes and must not disturb by words or movements.
- No one is to leave the college without his teachers, and no one may go to another town without his parents or guardian.
- Every student must be present in his teacher's room at 7 in the morning for reading of scripture and prayer. At 5 in the evening, he must appear before his teacher to give account of his own private reading of the Bible.
- If any student breaks any of the laws of God or the school, he may be punished at the monthly public meeting.
