Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Mrt Malcolm Campbell Assistant professor of Bibliml studies Mr. William Hanawalt Assistant professor Biblical studies Expanded role of Biblical studies increases courses and faculty The Biblical Studies Department served three basic needs at Evangel College. First, the increased general education requirement in Biblical Studies has created a demand for more courses and sections to serve the college com- munity. Second, the department articulated the mechanics of the new Biblical Studies major implemented this year.The specific purpose of the new major is to serve Dr. William Menzies of Associate professor of Biblical studies Mr. Anthony Palms Associate professor of Biblical studies the pre-seminary student. Third, minor programs were developed to meet the needs of those who plan to serve in the church as lay ministers. The result of the expanded role of Biblical Studies on the campus has been an increase in the number and variety of course offerings and an expanding depart- mental faculty. Dr. Ward Williams Professor of studies Biblical

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Forensics takes fifth place The Intercollegiate Forensics program had a membership of about 30 students. They competed with other colleges in the fields of debate, entertaining speak- ing, extemporaneous speaking, discus- sion, impromptu, and oratory. EC took fifth place in the sweep- stakes competition in West Virginia. The forensics students also participated in tournaments at Bradley University , Peoria, HI., University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind., and University of Mis- souri, Columbia, Mo. Drama students performed Hollow Crown and You're a Good Man Charlie Brown for the annual fall and spring productions. Mrs. Sharon Pelham who joined the staff this year, was in charge of drama workshop. Above: Marcus Myers does a reading in oral interpretation class;top: Bibliml studies sure tire a guy out. E :54 4 Dr. Nonna Dalan Associate professor of drama 58

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Communications major addedt seeks to strengthen language area Dr. Zenas Bicket, associate professor of English, was the department head for Language, Literature, and Communica- tions. This was the first year for the com- munications major, which was planned to give training in the area of expression and communication which fitted the philosophy of the department. One of the departmental highlights this year was the Afro-American litera- ture and studies course that was offered during Jan-term. Mr. Benny Sheffield, Dr. Zenas J. Bicket Professor of English Mr. James Edwards Assistant professor of English Mrs. Twila Edwards Instructor of English Mr. Glenn Lindsey Assistant professor of English Mrs. Elsie Elmendorf Assistant professor of English Miss Sandra Vekasy Instructor of literature and composition who is finishing his B.D. at Yale Divinity School, was the guest speaker. During the 1971-72 year a local chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honor Society, was added. A Spanish major was approved to be instituted in the fall of 1972. The department is seeking to strength- en its language program in the near future with additional staff members in French and German.