Bethel University - Spire Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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RUTH FAR DIG Instructor in Piano B. Mus. Ed. Northwestern University SHELDEN FARDIG Associate Professor of Music Education M. Mus. Northwestern University J. PHII.IPP GUSTAFSON Assistant Professor of Voice Piano M.Mus. Northwestern University CARL LANDAHL Instructor in Piano JULIUS WIIITINGER Assistant Professor of Music M.A. Catholic University of America 21

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I EUGENE JOHNSON Associate Professor of Art M.F.A. University of Iowa HELEN McKENNEY Instructor in Art M.Ed. University of Minnesota ROBERT NELSON Instructor in Art and Modern Design FINE ARTS The Department of Fine Arts has three main objectives: (1) To extend the cultural and aesthetic background of students in college by the development of musical and artistic interests and skills; (2) To offer students with a major music interest and art specialized training to equip them as public school teachers; (3) To train leaders in church music, such as organists and choir directors. Students participate in an introductory fine arts course, recitals, art exhibits, choral and instrumental groups to carry out the objectives of the course. A new kiln was installed in the laboratory last year for fire clay sculpture. This year a new course in ceramics has been offered. New in the Music Department this year is Mr. Berglund. He has served.as the college choir director. ROBERT BERGLUND Instructor in Music M.A. University of Minnesota The Department of Music, a branch of the liberal arts college, offers training in two main areas: music education and church music. It provides opportunities for the general college student to develop an understanding and appreciation of music. The nonmusic major may take lessons, perform in musical organizations, or choose elective courses in music. Individual voice lessons are available and recommended for all who have promising voices and who have some knowledge of the rudiments of music. Organ and piano lessons are also available to interested students. The band, under direction of Mr. Julius Whitinger, plays for athletic events and gives concerts. CHARLES ERICKSON Instructor in Music M.M.Ed. Minneapolis College of Music 20

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ROY C. DALTON Associate Professor of History Ph.D. University of Minnesota DAL PHY FAGERSTROM Associate Professor of History Political Science Chairman of Department of History Political Science Ph.D. University of Edinburgh OLAF S. OLSEN Associate Professor of History Ph.D. University of Colorado HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Courses in history and political science lead to knowledge of how men lived and interacted with other men in the past. Studies show how institutions, practices, and beliefs came into being. Students learn what men have thought about political relationships and how they currently practice government and politics. The main concern, however, is that through these and other studies students will better understand themselves and life about them. Emphasis is placed upon Ancient, European, and American civilizations and upon areas newly prominent in the twentieth century. Advanced courses offer experiences of depth in subject matter and practice in investigation. A new readings course in political science has been instituted this year. The course gives our political scientists opportunity to observe political theory and practice in the materials of American history. WALFRED PETERSON Associate Professor of Political Science Ph.D. University of Minnesota 22