Atlanta Christian College - Harvester Yearbook (East Point, GA)

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The Faculty The faculty of Atlanta Christian College constantly keeps in mind that its general objective at the college is threefold. Each professor endeavors to provide an education which will prepare Christian youth to be of greater service to God and to their fellow men. To offer basic Bible training for those who would serve in an effective way as leaders in the church is their second objective. To provide an opportunity for Christian education to all worthy young people regardless of their financial ability is their goal. An educational program which will fulfill these objectives must give emphasis first to the spiritual; second, to the intellectual; and third, to the practical. The ultimate end for this is a program that will result in abundant Christian living and effective Christian service. Faculty members of the college believe that a Bible college must give proper emphasis to direct Bible study so that a student will be able to fill both his mind and heart with teachings of the Word of God. The faculty of ACC recognizes that they are called of God to teach and that position is one of public trust. Each of the professors serves as a trustee of the social and religious heritage of the college. Members work to guide students toward maturity so that they will be able to take their places in society as strong Christians helping others. The Faculty 0 5

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Academics Academic challenge is always felt in the halls of Atlanta Christian College. There is a wide variety of programs offered on the undergraduate level that affords students an opportunity to choose that which meets their particular needs. In keeping with the purpose of the college, all courses are designed to concur with Christian philosophy. Whether a person enrolls for only a few courses or completes a degree, the general objectives remain the same. Following the selection of an academic program, students are assigned advisors in keeping with the student's choice of program. A degree chart is prepared for the choice of program. Advisors will give guidance in scheduling courses, but it is the student's responsibility to see that all requirements are met. 4 o Academics The college realizes that many entering students have not decided upon a definite program so a basic group of courses has been organized into a core curriculum. This basic course introduces these students to all phases of the college curriculum and serves as a guide during the freshman and sophomore years. All four-year degree programs of the college are based upon the completion of the two-year core curriculum. The four-year degree programs, the Bachelor of Arts, B.A., and the Bachelor of Science, 8.5., require 128 semester hours of credit, of which the last 50 must be taken at Atlanta Christian. The BA. and 13.5. degree programs include all the required courses of the core curriculum and many of the same courses in the junior and senior years. A principal difference is that the B.A. requires 14 semester hours of a foreign language, and the BS. requires additional course work in the natural and social sciences. In completing the 128 semester hours, students are guided to achieve a balance of courses in general, biblical, and practical education. All students are required to complete a major in Bible and a minor in their chosen field of practical education. Practical fields of study are: Ministry, Christian Education, Youth Ministry, Music, and Missions. All programs are designed to give students a knowledge of the Bible and theology.

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Capable leadership plays a major role at Atlanta Christian College. The growth over the years has placed the college into prominent position as an institution with a dedicated purpose of educating men and women for the ministry. The good judgment and sense of fairness of the administration provides the college with an atmosphere of enthusiasm and cooperation between students 6 o The Staff and faculty. This mutual under- standing prepares students with an eagerness to meet and solve the problems they inevitably will encounter. Certainly the ability with which the members of the administration handle their jobs makes it difficult to imagine how extensive these jobs really are. President James C. Donovan is the chief executive officer of the college. He is the fifth president of Atlanta Christian College. An alumnus of ACC, Dr. Donovan received degrees from Georgia State University. He has served in the ministry as well as principal at Woodward Academy Middle School. Administration of academic affairs is in the oHice of Academic Dean. Dr. Edwin Groover has been at the college since 1970. He became Academic Dean in 1980. The Staff Charles F. Turner, B.A., an alumnus of the college, comes from a successful ministry to assume the position of Director of Development. Michael L. Bain, M. Div., M.L.S. is our Librarian. Franklin Hogg, M.A.R., is Registrar and Director of Admissions. Ronald E. Lewis, B.A., is Director of Recruitment and Financial Aid. Mary K. Payne, M.S., has the position of acting Dean of Students and Dean of Women. Bernard L. Riley, D. Min., is Director of Christian Service and Placement and Internships. Brian Twaddell is the Business Manager for the college. This administrative staff endeavors to uphold the primary objective of the college to be an institution of higher learning which provides an atmosphere in which students of the Word may develop for service.