Southern Methodist University - Rotunda Yearbook (University Park, TX)

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SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY The School of Theology has in its enrollment graduates from forty-seven colleges and universities located in thir- teen states, in lndia, and in the Orient. The students, with few exceptions, are working to help defray their expenses while studying for the B. D. degree. Thirty-eight students are serving pastoral charges Within a radius of two hun- dred fifty miles of Dallas. During the year the School of Theology has had two visiting professors in addition to its regular faculty group -Dr. William H. Bernhardt of Iliff School of Religion, and Dr. I. Paul Reed, who for many years has been teaching at Kwansei Gakuin University in lapan. During the past year, the seminary has been granted membership in The American Association of Theological Schools, and has upon invitation become a contributing member of the American Schools of Oriental Research. Provision was made to assist the professors in attending the annual meetings of the scholarly societies of their various fields. Arrangements were completed for the pub- lication of a quarterly bulletin, the first issue of which appeared during the Spring semester. Much work was done toward establishing a Circulating Library under the direction of the School of Theology. This library, when well established, will make available to the ministry of the Southwest the choicest of theological literature at a negligible cost. Comprehensive examinations on required courses of- fered during the three-year period were given for the first time the past Spring to students desiring the B. D. degree. 0 PAGE 23 E. B. HAWK Dean, School of Theology O THE FACULTY WILLIAM H. BERNHARDT l. T. CARLYON WEsLEY C. DAVIS R. W. GOODLOE I. H. Htcrcs I. PAUL REED PAUL H. Boor I. S. SENEKER NELL QNDERS, Registrar O

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PAUL VAN KATWUK Dean, School of Music THE FACULTY SELLERS BERRY SADIE CANNON IVAN DNEPROV GEORGE EAGAN MRS. ETHEL RADER EVANS LOUIS PAGET MRS. I. Roscos GOLDEN Louis GREENBERG MORGAN KNOTT FRANK MALONE DORA POTEET WALTER P. ROMBERG H. H. TODD MRS. H. H. TODD MRS. PAUL VAN KATWIIK PHILIP WILLIAMS SUDIE WILLIAMS SCHOOL OF IIIUSIC The School of Music was granted membership in the National Association of Schools of Music in l933. Since that time, all music students have been able to secure a full transfer of credits to any accredited school or con- servatory. Students in the School of Music receive instruc- tion on a basis of close cooperation with instructors. No rigid, inelastic system of teaching is employed, each student being instructed according to the requirements of the individual case. During the past year the School of Music again experi- enced an increase in enrollment. Even more important than its mere physical growth is the steady rising of the School's artistic level and the Widening of its professional reputation. Without a doubt, the greatest single factor in last year's progress was the performance of Rimsky- Korsakoffs opera, The Snow Maiden, with full cast, stage settings and orchestra, signifying an evolution from light opera into the grand opera field. The unqualified success of this performance guarantees the continuation of this difficult but Worthwhile type of musical undertaking. Other causes for satisfaction were the concerts of the Student Symphony Orchestra and the growing interest of students in this organization: also gratifying was the ex- cellent quality of student recitals and radio performances. The occasional student recitals in the large hall of Mcljarlin Memorial Auditorium proved very popular and attracted large attendance. All branches of the Music School were well attended: especially did the Violin de- partment enjoy increased interest. PAGE 22 0

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OFFICERS ELBEHT WILLIAMS President E. B. GERMANY Vjice-President GEORGE SPRAGUE Vice-President IAKE CULLUM Vice-President K. BER'rUcci Secretary RALPH PORTER Treasurer W. HARRISON BAKER Chaplain PAGE 24 o Elbert Williams T H E D H D S C L U B The Dads Club ot Southern Methodist Univer- sity continued to function this year as a strong supporting institution of the University and as a helper ot men students. For the benefit ot deserv- ing students, it carried on its traditional policy ot arranging financial assistance, both in the form of direct loans and in the securing of employment tor students finding it necessary to Work in order to continue their education. The regular monthly meetings stimulated lively interest in campus at- tairs, and the project of constructing much-needed sidewalks, which Was begun last year, Was corn- pleted. The Dads Club cooperated further with the administration in its program ot campus beautifi- cation by giving assistance in the plan for plant- ing and replanting trees in various parts of the University campus.