Eastern Mennonite School - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Bible and Philosophy PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS CHESTER K. LEHMAN, Th.D. Professor of Theology JOHN L. STAUFFER Director of Bible Correspondence School 26

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Bible and philosophy sound like deep studies. They. are. Seniors in seminar grapple with the profound things of religion: pro- fessors and students together ponder doc- trines, practices, and trends of the church. Juniors study “Mennonite History and Thought” in order to better understand the foundations of our denomination. Sophomores learn Scriptures and the essentials of “Per- sonal Evangelism,” and Freshmen gain greater insight into genuine “Christian Liv- ing.” These studies are challenging, yet in- spirational, for they go deep. Bible and philosophy sound like difficult studies. They are. Peek into one of the dorm rooms some night at twelve o’clock. The light’s on, and a tired figure slumps over his desk, studying the Novum Testamentum Graece. His roommate sits in the other corner, perhaps slaving over a two-hour Old Testa- ment History assignment. This is a hard night and these are industrious fellows, but we must conclude that Bible and philosophy are dif- ficult studies. Bible and philosophy sound like dry studies. They aren’t—if studied in correct perspective. Bible School Fellowship, for in- stance, is one of those tasty morsels of the theologian and philosopher. Every week sen- iors congregate to discuss pertinent problems and listen to inspiring lectures. Guided per- sonal work among the needy, dorm-group prayer meetings, and chats with professors about personal problems stimulate the Chris- tian student. Indeed, here is what makes these studies vital: the vision of future service to God to invigorate and apply the studies; and the continual exercise of wisdom received by witnessing for Christ. This is what keeps Bible and philosophy from being dry. —LOREN LIND 25

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CLARENCE Y. FRETZ, M.R.E. MERLE W. ESHLEMAN, M.D. Instructor in Practical Studies College Physician, Assistant Professor of Missions and World Religions J. OTIS YODER, Tli.D. Associate Professor of New Testament Language and Literature G. IRVIN LEHMAN, S.T.M, Associate Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature PAUL H. MARTIN, M.A. Assistant Professor of New Testament Language and Literature IRVIN B. HORST, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Church History LINDEN WENCER, Th.M. Assistant Professor of Missions and World Religions, and Philosophy 27