Fróðskaparrit - 01.01.1983, Side 32

UM IKKI AT FLYTA ANNAN FÓTIN...
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In 1964 the Society arranged the first course
in Faroese language and literature for school-
teachers and other students. At the same time
the Museum of Natural History arranged
courses in natural sciences. The outcome of
these activities was the foundation of an
institution of higher education, and this was
achieved when, in 1965, the Fróðskaparsetur
Føroya (Academia Færoensis) was establis-
hed with the object of undertaking research
and higher education. Today there are three
departsments: the department of Faroese
language and literature, the department of
natural sciences, and the department of theo-
logy. Nine fulltime teachers are responsible
for the 2-year courses given at three depart-
ments.
In this article the history of the Society and
the Academy is outlined since their establish-
ment. Two men are regarded the pillars of
both the Society and the Academy: Hanus
Debes Joensen, dr. med., and Jóannes
Rasmussen, dr. scient. h.c.