Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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ENGLISH and SPEECH VARIED COURSES The English and Speech department covers a wide range of courses which have as their objective an improving facility in the English language. To accomplish this goal, the department has sponsored debate tournaments, after-dinner speaking contests and oratorical contests. The organizing of the National Honor Society, Lambda lota Tau for the encouragement of creative thinking also symbolizes this goal. Reading, speaking and writing - the students in this department sharpen these most basic skills of the Liberal Arts. CHRIS WEINTZ Instructor in English M.S. Northern State Teachers College GERALD HEALY Instructor in English and Assistant Coach M.A. University of South Dakota MAURICE LAWSON Assistant Professor of English M A. University of Minnesota RICHARD CURTIS Associate Professor of Speech Ph.D. Purdue University QUENTIN T. SMITH Instructor in Speech M.A. University of Minnesota JEANNINE BOHLMEYER Instructor in English M.A. University of Wisconsin ELIZABETH MILLER Instructor in English and Asst. I.ihrarian M.A. University of Minnesota LILLIAN RYBF.RCi Associate Professor of Spanish English M.A. University of Minnesota 2.'

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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

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FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT OBJECTIVES CARRIED OUT The Department of Fine Arts has three objectives: (1) To extend the cultural and aesthetic background of all students in the college by the development of musical and artistic interests and skills; (2) To offer students with a major interest in music and art specialized training to equip them as public school teachers; (3) To train leaders in church music, such as organists and choir directors. These objectives are carried out by student participation in an introductory fine arts course, recitals, art cx- EUGENE JOHNSON Associate Professor of Art M.F.A. Univcristy of Iowa hibits, choral and instrumental groups. The arts laboratory boasts the installation of a new kiln. It was employed this year to fire clay sculpture and further applications are anticipated. New in the Music Department this year arc Mrs. Harry Opel and Julius Whittenger. Mrs. Opel taught piano and organ during the second semester. Mr. Whittenger came to Bethel from a Navy career. He directs the band, teaches music theory, and gives private instrumental instruction. In addition, his leadership has been significantly felt in the formation of a brass and string ensemble. C. HOWARD SMITH Assistant Professor of Music, Chairman of Department of Fine Arts M.Mus., University of Southern California SHELDON FARDIG Associate Professor of Music and Education M.Mus.. Northwestern University JULIUS WHITINGER Assistant Professor of Music M.A. Catholic University of Washington, D.C. RUTH FARDIG Instructor in Piano B.Mus.Ed., Northwestern University J. PHILIPP GUSTAFSON Instructor in Voice and Piano M.Mus.. Northwestern University 24