Lee College - Vindauga Yearbook (Cleveland, TN)

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THE DEPARTMENT OF BIBLE AND CHBISTIAN MINISTBIES No matter what profession a student chooses while at Lee College, he or she will find that his profession becomes a ministry. The focal point of the classes taught by the department of Bible and Christian Ministries is to help each stu- dent develop spiritually even if he or she is not planning to pursue a full-time ministry. This is the purpose of an eighteen- hour religion requirement. The department is undergoing several changes this year, which, according to Chairman Dr. John Sims, will have a lasting impact on the students at Lee. Two faculty members, Dr. L. E. Painter and Mr. Elmer Odom, retired in December, and Mrs. Beatrice Odom plans to retire in May. These valuable faculty members will be missed by the entire campus. Dr. Sims, however, feels that despite the loss the department will be very strong next year as a result of the addition of several new faculty members including Mr. Rob- ert Herron and Mr. Larry Berge ron. Both men are former students of Lee College. Mr. Herron came to Lee last fall, and Mr. Bergeron was hired as a temporary, full- time faculty member this spring. With the addition of several new courses, the department of Bible and Christian Ministries is striving to blend the aca- demic and practical sides of ministry. It has fulfilled its obligation to each student by providing a biblical, thelogical, and practical basis for responsible Christian living in the modern world; and, therefore, the department is making an impression on the students and through them on the world. By Sherri Taylor (1 to r) J. BOONE, L. PAINTER, E. ODOM, B. GEORGE, CHAIRMAN J. SIMS, L. BERGERON, R. D. BOWDLE, R. HERRON ODOM, 26 ACADEMICS RETIRING B. ODOM HELPS R. TUCKER

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relate to the increasing number of inter- national students at Lee. Dr. William Snell, professor of history, has been with the department since 1970. Dr. Snell states: The faculty and the atmosphere at Lee help students to improve and adjust to various problems such as college life or spiritual problems. Help- ing students better themselves is funda- mental to the creation of a better society and a better world. In the department two professors received doctorate degrees in 1985. Dr. Balzano received his degree in May, and Dr. Karen Mundy received her degree in December. Bob Fisher is currently pursu- ing a doctoral degree at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. The behavioral and social science depart- ment is one of the largest departments on campus. According to Dr. Balzano, We will be graduating our largest class in 1986. Many students continue their education in postgraduate work pursuing masters and doctoral degrees. Christian psychologists, sociologists, and historians are needed in today ' s society. The goal of the department is awareness of man ' s dilemma and solutions for that dilemma. With this goal in mind, Lee College gradu- ates can act as catalysts for constructive changes in the modern world. By Sylvia Wilcox AWARD KIM HATHAWAY Kim Hathaway received the Behavioral and Social Sciences Award. She has served as a senior psychology assistant for the 1985-86 school year. She is married to Paul Hathaway and they have two chil- dren Karli and Paul. ACADEMICS 25

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The Scriptures enjoin us to honor those to whom honor is due (Romans 13:7). In keeping with that wisdom, the Administrative Council, the Fac- ulty of the Department of Bible and Christian Ministries, and special guests of Lee College met at the Chalet Restaurant on February 24 to honor three faculty persons on the occa- sion of their retirements from ser- vice to Lee College. Elmer F. Odom (1950-1985) retired as Professor of History and Religion. An alumnus of Bob Jones University, he earned the MA. degree from George Peabody College for Teach- ers and the M.Div. degree from South- western Baptist Theological Seminary. Among other numerous committee assignments, Professor Odom spon- sored Pi Delta Omicron, the Religion Honor Society. Beatrice H. Odom (1951-1986) retired as Associate Professor of Christian B. GEORGE LECTURES ON INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS Education. Taking her undergra ate education at Bob Jones University, she earned the MA. degree from George Peabody College for Teachers. Mrs. Odom directed TACT, the Train- ing Association for Christian Teaching. Luther E. Painter (1976-) (1980-1985) retired as Associate Professor of Pas- toral Studies. A graduate of Davis and Elkins College, he earned the D.Min. degree from Lexington Theo- logical Seminary. Bringing a broad and varied background of ministe- rial service to Lee College, Dr. Painter directed the Ministerial Club. Elmer, Bea, and L. E. contributed immensely to Lee College. They are loved and esteemed by peers and students alike, and eminently wor- thy of every accolade. We wish for them God ' s richest blessings in the days ahead! DNB AWARD SANG-EHIL HAN The Department of Bible and Christian Ministries awarded their top honor to senior Sang-Ehil Han. Han is from Seoul, Korea. He was a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Han is me son of Dr. and Mrs. Yung Chul Han of Seoul. REMAINING D. BOWDLE ACADEMICS 27