Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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Religion is man ' s quest for God; the Gospel is the Savior God seeking lost men. Religion originates on earth; the Gospel originated in heaven. Religion is man-made; the Gospel is the gifl of God. Religion is the story of what a sinful man tries to do for a holy God; the Gospel is the story of what a holy God has done for sinful men. Religion is good views; The Gospel is good new s. Roy Gustafson On his way to class, Dr. Ellwanger walks through the Quad. Although he has many responsibilities, Dr. Sayes still finds time for students. The person who schedules appointments, types tests, and keeps general Carrying on a discussion outside the Larsen Fine Arts Center, Dr. Lyons listens to organization for the Religion department is the Divisional Secretary, Mrs. Prof. VanAmeringen. Sparrow. AURORA 26

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WKOC is an example of [Efforts to improve division The Division of Language and Literature consists of the departments of English, Foreign Languages and Speech Com- munication. The common interest of each of these departments is the systematic study of the capacity we have which makes us distinctively human, our capacity to engage in symbolic interac- tion. The Department of English focuses its atten- tion on the symbolic system we know as the English [Language with particular concern for developing Ibkills in the use of language in written form and ap- preciation for the rich literary heritage which per- linits us to learn from those who have used this [(system before us for hundreds of years. The Department of Foreign Language attempts to irect students ' attention to symbol systems other lithan our own, both from the desire to enable the [student to communicate with people of different cultures as well as the conviction that the learning jpf a new set of symbols is in fact learning a new I ' way to see the world around us. The primary focus of the Department of Speech Communication is that of the use of the English language in spoken form, in both the media which impinge on our lives almost every day and in the interactions we have with those around us. Future prospects for the Division of Language and Literature are favorable. Although Olivet ' s overall enrollment is down, these three depart- ments are undergoing an increase in prospective majors. This could be attributed to the combined efforts of the faculty who are continuously revamp- ing various programs in an effort to provide each student with the most updated material possible. WKOC, the college ' s radio station, is one exam- ple of the successful efforts to improve the divi- sion ' s complete look. The stereo FM station that is now broadcasting at 421 watts continues to provide listeners with the very best in Christian music. They are now located in their new facilities in Ben- ner Library that allow them to broadcast the latest in music and news, train incoming majors, and at the same time convey a message for Christ. There are many opportunities to develop in a supportive atmosphere available to all who are a part of this division. The commitment to the future coupled with the desire to educate students for a Christian purpose makes this division a strong and very inticing one indeed. Not pictured: IHBM Alberta David, Div. Head Leona Hayes LorettaReinhart Nursing Nursing Nursing Leann Eaton Charlotte Keck Loramae Rentfro Nursing Nursing Norsing Division of Language and Literature Larry Finger English Leora Legacy English Shirlee McGuire English Gary Streit English. Depi. Head E M I C S 25

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oals of the Religion Division Include Preparation for Christian Service Included in the Division of Religion and Philosophy are the departments of Philosophy, Biblical Literature, Theology, and Christian Education. These departments work together o prepare students for full-time Christian service. One of the goals prevalent in this division is giv- ng all students a basic understanding of the Bible md basic doctrine. To graduate from Olivet, every itudent must take 12 hours of religion, consisting of Did Testament, New Testament, Christian Doc- rine, and Church and Christian Living, thus better quipping all graduates for service in the church. Another main goal pertains to students within the livision. It is to provide training for church service n some phase of full-time Christian ministry. The eligion major is preparation not only for ordina- ion, but also for entrance into seminary and basic mtrance into the master ' s program. The religion major is unique in that personal ommitment for a life career is not necessarily what nust be decided. God ' s call separates these fulltime A orkers; the Division of Religion and Philosophy hen educates and trains them for service. The Religion Department is quite proud of the quality of Christian workers it produces. Olivet graduates have dispersed through the denomina- tion and serve as evangelists, pastors, district superintendents, and missionaries, as well as in other ministries, such as working at Nazarene In- ternational Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. As Division Chairman, Dr. Sayes sees many ad- vantages to this group of departments. While he would like to build up the student body for in- creases in ministries on campus, Dr. Sayes also wishes to uphold the quality of faculty in his divi- sion. He feels the departments work well together and faculty members have good relationships. In stating the main objective of the division, Dr. Sayes replied, To keep doing the kind of job we have been doing, continue that and if we can improve Division of Religion and Philosophy John Culp Philosophy William Dean Theology C. William Ellwanger Pructical Theology Kenneth Hendrick Biblical Literature George L. Lyons Biblical Literature Larry Reinhart Biblical Literature J. Ottis Sayes, Div. Head Religion. Dept. Head Robert Smith 7 ' heology F. Franklyn Wise Chrislian Education William Woodruff Biblical Literature ACADEMICS 27