Evangel University - Lancer Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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4...:Mt e U 1 78 Biblical Studies Mush; Assistant professor of biblical studies, Larry Williams, presents his lecture in Greek class. A high enrollment in Elementary Greek resulted in the need for two sections to be offered. After Intro To Philosophy class, Larry Nichols, junior, and Randy Quacken- bush, senior, seek answers from assistant professor of philosophy, Ed MacAlmon. Focus on a true world View Robert H. Spence was a weekly occurance for faculty members of the biblical studies department. President Spence served as the depart- ment head for the year, and Twila Edwards, assistant pro- fessor of English, served as coordinator of the depart- ment. The faculty members viewed the department as the center of the college. Through the Essential Christianity classes, students were in- troduced to the ideas and liworld view of true Chris- tians. Many new things hap- pened in the department. The large increase in enrollment created some problems for the required Bible courses. Thir- teen sections of Essential Christianity were scheduled into the curriculum. Other classes, such as llNew Tes- tament Literature, exper- ienced enormous increases. . Other changes were wel- comed and included the divi- sion of the sophomore seminar into a minister-preparation class and a hermeneutics class. Another section of Elemen- tary Creek was also added. , Instructors also joined the B reakfast with President mmmwm , w, , we M xx MX Oxyaw staff as part of the increase. Wesley Smith, a former pastor, became a full-time instructor. Dan Menzie also became a full-time instructor. He was a part-time instructor the previous year. David Penchan- sky joined the staff as a part-time instructor in the department. The concept of integrating the Christian faith with a secular education was the main emphasis of the depart- ment. A manual, consisting of articles written by some of the department members, dealt with the issue of integrating faith and learning and how to apply the integration in the Christian's life. The manual is being finished and will hopefully be published during the summer, according to Mrs. V Edwards. A significant increase of majors in biblical studies helped the development of the department. Almost 200 students declared Bible as their major. Important in that number were the approxima- tely-ZO female Bible majors. Introducing and develop- ing major Christian ideas and views showed the importance of a Bible-based education. 6 Ruth Maasbach w

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i l l 4M...- BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Behavioral Sciences secretary, Leota Morar, chats with senior Chris Antes in the department office, located on Lewis first south. Freshman Dwayne Adkins takes his questions to visiting speaker, Dr. Jerry Schmidt, after the conclusion of his lecture. Photo by Sue Inks 180 Behavioral Sciences Sue Inlrs Psychology professor, Dr. Raymond Brock, takes time out for a discussion with guest lecturer, Dr. Jerry Schmidt. The topic of Schmidt's lecture was relationships. ; iENCES Tom Quick Stepping out, settling in he study of the inward development of the in- dividual and the effects the enviornment has on the person was the objective of the behavorial sciences depart- ment. Majors in the department stepped out beyond the class- room situation and engaged in various practicums within the Springfield area. Maranatha Village, the mental ward at St. John's Hospital, and the Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled were a few of the locations in which students worked. Senior Chris Antes gained her experience at Park Central Hospital in the Alcoholic Unit. She attended lectures, ob- served encounter groups, and did extensive research for some of the social cases. Miss Antes worked six or seven hours five days a week. lll learned about the way an alcoholic is, as well as a lot about myself, commented Miss Antes about her exper- ience. Because of the growing awareness in society for the need to develop fully all individualsl enrollment in the department increased. Many pastors have taken an interest in psychology to help them understand their congrega- tions. Brad Trotter, junior, plans to be a missionary, but majored in psychology and missions, Trotter said, llI believe God wants me on the mission field working in the area of guidance. With the increase of students, a new staff member was added. Dan Prior, assistant professor in behavioral sciences and counseling, taught classes and was in charge of the biofeedback therapy and equipment. Biofeedback therapy, available to all students, helped in- dividuals to become more aware of themselves and to learn effective relaxation tech- niques. Counseling services were also provided by the profes- sors. in October; the entire department moved into Lewis Hall, occupying the first floor of the south wing. Several rooms were transformed into group therapy and counseling centers. This service was also available to all students. Students gained the know- ledge and experience to deal with people fully and wholly, learning about the spiritual and psychological nature of the individual as majors in behavioral sciencesfe - Mirhele Prentice