Bethel College - Helm Yearbook (Mishawaka, IN)

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....-fi ' JoAnn Frey is instructed by Professor Nordgren during her week- ly voice lesson. One can note many news items in local publications concerning activities within this division. Professors and students alilce present their talents at service clubs, private functions and church worship services. The community is becoming aware of the exceptional Concert Choir which appears at area events. Professor Nordgren prepares Oratorio Society for its performances. l sc?

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DIVISIGN OF FINE ARTS ' UW Professor Myron Tweed, Chairman 16 The obiectives of the Division of Fine Arts are: A. To enable the students to make an important con- tribution to services of Christian worship through pro- ficiency in music and art. B. To prepare them for various vocations within the fields of music and art. C. To contribute to the general cultural life of the college and community by developing an intelligent appreciation of and desire for the beautiful. These obiectives are achieved by the following general aims: l. To develop an appreciation of the arts as a means of worship by cultivating a taste for the best in sacred instrumental and hymnic literature and religious art and by giving opportunity for students to aid the wor- ship of others through artistic and musical media. 2. To develop an appreciation of the secular arts as a cultural influence by hearing and seeing the master- pieces in each art, and by studying the lives and works of outstanding artists. 3. To coordinate the fine arts in the educational pro- gram by acquainting students with vocational possibil- ities and provide thorough training for positions after graduation. 4. To study the skills and techniques of each art. 5. To develop the whole personality by liberating the creative drives, sharing the ideas and feelings of great minds and reproducing them for others, and acquiring poise through public participation in fine arts activities.

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:F DIVISIGN GF EDUCATION, l l i l X Dr. Stanley Taylor, Chairman of Department. PSYCHCDLOGY, Obiectives: Develop an understanding and appreciation of the role of education. Develop professional attitude and a desire to serve humanity. Help students to develop an adequate philosophy of education. Stimulate students to build their teaching careers on sound teaching principles and methods and to pro- vide the opportunity to put these in practice. Encourage the acquisition and expression of the at- tributes ot mental and physical health. Provide every student with a basic understanding of the development, functions, and need of the human personality. Physical Education class provides recreation, as well as exercise, coordination, and spirited competition.