Grace Theological Seminary - Xapis / Grace Yearbook (Winona Lake, IN)

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Ae ot Wie-Chin “The study of God’s word for the purpose of discovering God’s will, is the secret discipline which has formed the greatest characters.”—J. W. Alexander. The CHARIS is proud to present our president, Alva J. McClain, recognized through- out the fundamental world as one of the outstanding Theologians and Professors of Christian Theology of today. As president of Grace Seminary since its beginning in 1937, and in similar activity prior to that time, he has directed the school through de- pression, war, and post-war readjustment. Today it is high on the list of Christian Semi- naries in this country. President McClain graduated from Occidental College (Phi Beta Kappa), and re- ceived his Th.M. from Xenia Theological Seminary. During his teaching career he has been awarded a D.D. from the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, and a LL.D. from Bob Jones College. His achievements in the field of Theology were recognized by the secular world in 1952 when he was chosen to be listed in ““Who’s Who in America.” Under President McClain there has been inaugurated and effected a type of Christian education which has as its chief spiritual goal TO KNOW CHRIST AND MAKE HIM KNOWN AS THE ONLY SAVIOUR AND LORD OF LIFE; and a school dedicated to these three principles: the highest possible academic standards, loyalty to Jesus Christ above all else, and a world-wide ministry.