Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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DR. BERNAL R. WEIMER, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor of Biology Head of the Department MR. GREGORY L. FOWLER, Instructor in Biology M.S. MRS. WILMA M. SHANER, A.B. Instructor in Biology BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY The Bethany College Biology Department is under he direction of Dr. Bernal R. Weimer, Distinguished ' rofessor of Biology. He is ably assisted by Mr. rregory L. Fowler and Mrs. Wilma M. Shaner. The tudent is acquainted with the living world around him nd the fundamental life processes. Scientific methods f approach to problem solutions are demonstrated. i.n attitude of inquiry, research, and training in labo- atory skills for various types of work in zoology, and lotany are cultivated. In addition, the student is rained for the teaching of Biology and for certain professional work related to this field. Students concentrating in Chemistry are provided with a thorough and practical education which may be useful in industrial, technical, and graduate work. The department is headed by Dr. John D. Draper, and assisted by Dr. Willis D. Richey and Dr. Shirley W. Gaddis. The chemistry courses contribute to the stu- dent ' s general culture, his understanding of the nature of the physical world, and the place of chemistry in industrial and business life. Experience is provided in the scientific method of reasoning. DR. JOHN D. DRAPER. Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry Head of the Department DR. WILLIS D. RICHEY, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemistry DR. SHIRLEY W. GADDIS, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Chemistry

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DR. RICHARD H. SLAVIN, Professor of Economics Head of the Department Ph.D. DR. DAVID F. ROSS, Ph.D. Professor of Economics Dean of the Faculty ECONOMICS Dr. Richard H. Slavin is Professor of Economics and Head of the Department. Dr. David F. Ross, Pro- fessor of Economics and Dean of the Faculty, Mr. Jerry L. Jones, Assistant to the Vice-President and Instructor in Economics, and Mr. William Chambers, Associate in Economics, aid Dr. Slavin in providing students with a background for better understanding of current economic and social problems, thus prepar- ing them for intelligent leadership. Students are trained for effective work in business, industry, and government. The department also offers a solid foundation for graduate study in the field. MR. JERRY L. JONES, M.S. Instructor in Economics Assistant to the Vice-President MR. WILLIAM L. CHAMBERS, Associate in Economics A.B.

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DR. ROBERT A. PRESTON, Professor of Religion Head of the Department Ph.D. DR. LESTER G. McALLISTER, Th.D. Professor of Religion Acting Head of the Department RELIGION The Bethany College Religion Department provides a focus of religious meanings for the guidance of life and integration of knowledge, and prepares students planning to enter the various branches of the Christian Ministry for graduate study in professional schools of religion. Dr. Robert A. Preston is Professor of Religion and Head of the Department. Dr. Lester G. McAllister, Dr. Osborne Booth, Mr. Harold C. Doster, and Dr. Roy C. Snodgrass, complete the staff. The aims of the department are to pro- vide higher education in the atmosphere of Christian ideas and Christian faith and to assist in the development of the moral character and religious life of its students. DR. OSBORNE BOOTH, Ph.D. Professor of Religion 20 MR. HAROLD C. DOSTER, B.D. Director of Church Relations Instructor in Religion DR. ROY C. SNODGRASS, Ph.D. Minister of Bethany Memorial Church