American University - Talon / Aucola Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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HUGHES HALL BATTELLE -TOMPKINS LIBRARY

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Dedication Dr. Ralph C. John is the ideal embodiment of the 1961 TALON s theme, The eternal search for truth. Dr. John is a continual truth seeker. In his never-ending search, he has become an authority upon the various aspects of contemporary philosophy and religion. Dr. John ' s search for truth started at Berea Col- lege, where he secured his B.A. degree. He had further work at Boston University, where he received S.T.B. and S.T.M. degrees. Dr. John received his Ph.D. from our own American University. Dr. John joined the faculty of American Univer- sity in 1949 as Assistant Professor of Religion and University Chaplain, and has been aiding A.U. stu- dents in their search for truth ever since. He served our University and its student body subsequently in the position of Dean of Students, an office in which he served until 1958. From 1958 until the present. Dr. John has served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Under his administration, the College has flourished, increasing in enrollment, curriculum, and intellectual level. In addition to his many administra- tive duties and responsibilities. Dr. John still finds time to teach one religion class each semester, deliver illuminating and lucid lectures to various groups, and provide counsel and aid for those students desiring it. In recognition of his great contributions to the student life and intellectual atmosphere of The Ameri- can University, the staff of the 1961 TALON proudly dedicates its Yearbook to Dr. Ralph C. John. Because he is an authority on contemporary religion and philos- ophy. Dr. John is in demand in a guest speaker and lecturer. Here he addresses a meeting of the Methodist Student Movement prior to the Paid Tillich lectures. Dr. John confe to College of Arts dilates at the I960 Commenct 19