Butler University - Carillon / Drift Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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SCHOOL OF The second oldest of the constituent institutions making up Butler University is the School of Religion. It is a graduate institution sustaining membership in and accredited by the American Association of Theological Schools, and is dedicated to the training of men and women for the ministry and related fields of Christian service. This end is sought through instruction in the four major departments of Bible, Christian Doctrine, Church History and Prac- tical Ministries. Accepting the thesis that religion is one of life ' s most fundamental needs, the school thus seeks to develop a deep appreciation of the interpretative, theological, historical, linguistic and scientific areas of this interest. In ad- dition to classroom activities, a sympathetic and helpful faculty of well qualified instructors, and adequate physical equipment make possible effective individual research. The School of Religion is one of about fifty leading univer- sities and colleges supporting the American Schools of Oriental Research in Jerusalem and Baghdad.

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EDUCATION The College of Education of Butler University is engaged in preparing students for positions as superintend- ents, principals, supervisors and teachers. In the education of teachers the fields include kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school. The city schools of Indianapolis extend active co-operation in furnishing facilities for supervised student teaching. Butler students teach in the city schools in this way and are there brought in actual contact with the latest and most approved methods and techniques of teaching. The College of Education also in- cludes preparation in certain specific fields such as the education of sub-normal or otherwise handicapped children. Also, in affiliation with John Herron Art School and Arthur Jordon Conservatory of Music students are prepared to teach and supervise art and music both in the elementary and high schools. The Bachelor of Science degree may be earned by completion of a four-year curriculum with a major in elementary, secondary, or physical education. Students who prepare for the teaching professi on are given intensive preparation in the subjects to be taught, and special training in professional courses designed to introduce students to teaching problems. i

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RELIGION DEAN O. L. SHELTON The Butler School of Religion with its beautiful new building is one of the largest ministerial training schools in the country. It trains graduate students from all parts of the country and also from other countries. In Septem- ber, 1925, the School of Religion officially became a part of Butler University and was located in Jordan Hall until 1942 when it was moved to the new Georgian structure overlooking the canal. This fall Dr. O. L. Shelton assumed the position as Dean of the school, succeeding Dr. Frederick D. Kershner, dean emeritus and head of the department of Christian Doc- trine. Also, Dr. E. Robert Andry became the new head of the undergraduate department of religion in the col- lege of liberal arts. Left to Right: Walker Hanlin Calvert Henderson Left to Right: Nakarai Cory Kershner Shelton «l ..