Eastern Mennonite University - Shenandoah Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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MR. TOWERS BENIGNLY EASES Del- mar’s apprehension at facing his first classroom. MR. ZOOK AND MR. BYLER SMILE at the theories of novice teachers. SCULPTURES OF UNDERSTANDING J. LESTER BRUBAKER, Ed.D. Professor of Education ESTHER K. LEHMAN, Ed.D. Professor of Education JESSE T. BYLER, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Education 26 ai i i

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Basic to an understanding of all knowledges the- ology has been the integrating agent within the col- lege. In the beginning theology was “the college.” Though the curriculum of EMC has expanded in its fifty years, foundations and principles have varied little; the emphasis remains on the ‘Christian per- spective.” In January, Winter Seminar was initiated. The campus was united in examinations of major issues concerning Our generation. From the theme of Christian Faith and the “Brave New World” emerged such specifics as “Hellinistic and Judeo-Christian Antecedents” and “Human Values in a Technological Civilization.” For two weeks, we found ourselves questioning, re-enactuating and re-defining our distinct roles as members of the now generation. Another innovation to be effected next fall is the plan for “core courses.” Under this plan, Bible will be incorporated into a ‘“‘core” with other courses to become the basic curriculum. Again theology is the integrative force ‘“‘making the whole man.” HERMAN REITZ PERFORMS a balancing act for an incredulous student. LINDEN M. WENGER, Th.M. Assistant Professor of Philosophy Jee lisey ODER ST h.D: Professor of New Testament Language and Literature CHESTER K. LEHMAN, Th.D. Professor of Theology Dean Emeritus G. IRVIN LEHMAN, Ph.D. Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature HERMAN R. REITZ, M.A. Assistant Professor of New Testament WILLARD M. SWARTLEY, B.D. Instructor in New Testament Language and Literature 25

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redeem yesterday’s lone STUDENT TEACHERS EVENING MAIL CHECK-two letters crier. The challenge of training tomorrow’s teachers di- i rected the program of the education department. ELSIE E. LEHMAN. EdS. Since the days when Doctor D. W. Lehman headed NRCG CITE Diatoator Aen teetcs this department, approximately one half of all EMC graduates have completed the education program. ALPHIE A. ZOOK. M. Ed. Currently, Dr. Brubaker leads the department to- eesti Pro faseOr GE Edncrtion wards future innovations. These include a learning Tireciomotilea ier Placement center with booths for individualized instruction and research to supplement regular classes. Jesse Byler DANIEL W. LEHMAN. M.A. has begun preliminary studies on EMC’s entrance into Proteeonementicahducition NCATE, a program giving our graduates automatic accreditation in any state. The department’s concern for the future teacher extended beyond programs, practice and accredita- tion to a discerning pride in a most valuable commod- ity—the new teacher. 27