Olivet Nazarene University - Aurora Yearbook (Bourbonnais, IL)

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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

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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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Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there also is love of humanity. — Hippocrates As senior nursing students, Lori Garvin, Judy McPherson, and Gay Myers com- As she returns to the dorm from a day of hands-on experience, nursing stu- pare notes. dent Donna Webb smiles. Division Chairwoman Albertta David. AURORA 28