The church of the open country; . h this method of teaching, that the students in the FolkHigh School could acquire such education, in a compara-tively short time, as is frequently attributed to these schools. The public schools are of the highest standard, and areequal to the public schools in any other country, so thatthe youths when entering the Folk High Schools are fairlywell educated in the common branches of study. At least eighteen years of age is generally required foradmission to the Folk High Schools (there is no maximumage), as at this age a person usually grasps new ideas
The church of the open country; . h this method of teaching, that the students in the FolkHigh School could acquire such education, in a compara-tively short time, as is frequently attributed to these schools. The public schools are of the highest standard, and areequal to the public schools in any other country, so thatthe youths when entering the Folk High Schools are fairlywell educated in the common branches of study. At least eighteen years of age is generally required foradmission to the Folk High Schools (there is no maximumage), as at this age a person usually grasps new ideas readily enter into the spirit of the school, and giveclose attention to their work—which is done without anyexaminations. The teaching and instruction are usually in the form oflectures on historical, literary, scientific, religious, and othersubjects, the purpose of all of which is to awaken individualpersonality and the power of thinking, and inspire to ac-tivity the intellectual and spiritual life, by popularizing learn-. N. F. S. GRUNDTVIG Appendix A 219 ing. This broadens the students view of his surroundingsand the world in general. The course in the agricultural schools consists of lecturesand practical demonstrations of all work connected with afarm. I might also add that music, singing, and gymnastics playan important part in both of these schools. Undoubtedlythe majority leave them with their senses awakened, withan enlarged view of life, and with an impulse of true Chris-tianity, although these schools are not what would be calledreligious schools, as religion is left to the students free , there is an uplifting religious atmosphere about themwhich is noticeable. These youths, naturally, become members, and are amongthe leaders, of the many different cooperative societies whichcover practically everything connected with rural Denmarkswelfare, even to the smallest detail, including the importa-tion of general supplies and exportation and sale of theirpro
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