Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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SCIENCE and MATHEMATICS NEW ADDITION An addition to the course program of the Biological Science department was Biology Seminar, a zoology course conducted on an extensive reading and discussion basis. The Physical Science department witnesses a constantly increasing number of students on a four year science program. A course in modern physics is anticipated shortly. Three upper division mathematics courses have been added this year to increase the mathematics cirriculum to twenty-five hours. This addition has made possible a mathematics minor and a teaching major in mathematics. Judy Dicker and Dick Greaves try to solve a 3-hydroxy-mcthyl-l hcptanol during chemistry class. °A non-cxistant alcohol V. HLV1NG ANDERSON Professor of Zoology Chairman of Department of Biology Ph.D. University of Minnesota RUSSELL W. JOHNSON Associate Professor of Biology M.F. University of Minnesota • HOWARD D1NSMORE Associate Professor of Chemistry Ph.D. University of Minnesota ROBERT GLASER Instructor in Chemistry M.A., University of South Dakota CHARLES TUCEK Instructor in Mathematics and Physics MS. Northwestern University 21

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DEPARTMENTS Kent Sherwood studiously computes figures in his business class. Pat Colon docs a thumbnail sketch during one of his art labs. Dor Ramettc dares his opponent to slam the birdie during a badminton match in gym class. INTELLECTUAL VITALITY Bethel is thankful for the men and women who have come to its campus to give academic leadership to each of our departments. The Administration demands the best in academic and spiritual qualifications so that Bethel’s dual emphasis of Christ-centeredness and scholarship might be perpetuated. Each teacher feels that this is God’s place for him at this time and many have forsaken far more lucrative positions to answer this calling. To be sure, these scholars are specialists in their chosen fields. However, despite the demands of their teaching responsibilities they constructively apply their talents to a host of varied activities. Churches and institutions of higher education throughout the country along with local church and civic groups are also influenced by our faculty. Though many have reached the coveted doctorate each feels a responsibility to keep abreast of current developments in his field. Bethel will continue to grow academically as long as its faculty is characterized by this intellectual vitality. 20

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BUSINESS CHRISTIANITY PRACTICAL TRAINING The lure of becoming a proficient typist, stenographer or business machine operator is drawing an increasing number of both men and women into the business courses. Besides the basic courses of typing, shorthand and accounting, students are trained in the operation of the latest office machines. Amid the “Grand Central Station” atmosphere of clicking and whirring machines, students prepare for vocations such as church secretaries, or missionaries as well as for business careers. These courses provide a good foundation for prospective business majors. ELLEN LEHR Assistant Professor of Business M A. Iowa State Teachers College DIRECT TRAINING Although the purposes of Bethel College demand that all areas of learning can augment the Christian witness, the Department of Christianity has been established on the conviction that areas relating more directly to the Christian life constitute a significant area of study in themselves. Added to the department this year have been Dr. Robert Mounce and Dr. Olaf Olsen. Dr. Mounce has made possible a significant increase in the Bible cirriculum with an additional sequence next year. Dr. Olsen teaches “Expansion of Christianity.” » CLIFFORD LARSON Chairman of the Department of Christianity Ph.D. University of Southern California PAUL R. FINLAY Assistant Professor of Religious Education Ph.D. New York University ROBERT MOUNCE Assistant Professor of Biblical Literature Ph.D. University of Aberdeen, Scotland OLAF S. OLSEN Associate Professor of History Ph.D. University of Colorado 22