Freed Hardeman University - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Henderson, TN)

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Dr. Dowell Flatt, head of the Division of Bible, poses for a scenic shot dur- ing his ten-da y trip to Belo l-lorizonte, Brazil. Bible Faculty . . Students Use Experience The Division of Bible, head- ed by Dr. Dowell Flatt, is de- signed to provide a strong reli- gious influence for the entire campus. To this end, Bible is taught to every student. Spe- cial emphasis is given to the preparation of preachers of the gospel, and the division seeks to encourage F-HC stu- dents to carry the story of Je- sus Christ throughout the world. F-HC is indeed fortunate to have learned and highly re- spected men serve in the Divi- sion of Bible. New appoint- ments include: Dr. Sam Hester, associate professor of Bible and newly-named editor of The Deaf Disciple , a reli- gious paper for the deaf among members of the churches of Christg Norman Hogan, professor of history and Bible, author of the newly- published book Leadership in the Local Church, and leader of annual campaigns to St. Louis and Scotlandg Dr. Earl Edwards, Director of Missions and the summer-in-Europe program, and Gordon Hogan, 1987-88 missionary in resi- dence. All members of the di- vision contribute to the high degree of respect that F-HC enjoys throughout the brotherhood. Dr. Sarn Hester takes his class out to the Commons to enjoy a beautiful spring afternoon, Photo by John Bent- ley. 56 Division of Bible

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, . Wintord Claiborne, MA. in Ed., Assistant Professor of Bible and Sociology ss fi , Q l F M S' wi P X 3 2 Earl Edwards, D. Missy Assistant Professor of Bible Dowell Flatt, Th. D., Head of the Division of Bible Sam Hester, Th.D.,' Associate Professor of Bible Gordon Hogan, Missionary in Ftesidence Everett Huftard, M.A.,' Assistant Professor of Bible Billy Smith, MA., M, Th., Assistant Professor of Bible James Tollerson, Th.D.,' Assistant Professor of Bible Clyde Woods, Ph.D.,' Professor of Bible A A The Division of Bible contin- B-ff ues to thrive and grow at F- HC. The first Bible chair in the schooI's history has been es- tablished. It is named in honor ,if of Hugo McCord in recognition T T of his scholarship and service rendered to F-HC and the brotherhood. A new B.S. ma- l jor in missions has been added and is attracting several stu- dents. Furthermore, place- ment of division graduates continues to be exceptional. In summing up the strengths and successes ot the division, Dr. Flatt commented that bal- ance and unity are the keys. The division strives to help its graduates apply a balance be- tween academic training and the practical wisdom they re- ceive while attending F-HC. Apparently they are doing just that, says Flatt, By far the number one comment lwe re- ceive from graduatest was, 'keep up the good work. You gave us the training we needed. ' Norman Hogan, Dr. Sam Hester, and Gordon Hogan relax in the Lion's Pride after a hard day's work. Photo by Nancy Bennett. Participants in the October Preachers and Church Workers Forum break from their discussions on discipling, church growth, and the unity rnove- rnent. Photo by Kelly Beard. Division of Bible 57