Mid America Nazarene University - Conestoga Yearbook (Olathe, KS)

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I 4 Being a Christian college, lVlid-America places a high value on training in the spiritual and ethical standards of its students. It is important that each and every one is acquainted with' the Bible, fundamental Christian beliefs, and basic philosophical thought. For those going farther in the study of religion and theology, a very fine faculty and program of study is provided. Heading the Division of Church-Re- lated Service is Dr. Robert L. Sawyer. Dr. Sawyer teaches in the area of Biblical Languages and Literature. Several courses in Philosophy are conducted by Dr. Donald S. lVIetz. A basic study of the Christian doctrines and beliefs is brought to the students by Professor Larry Fine. New to the staff this year is Professor Gerald Lane, teaching Biblical Literature. To complement the religion faculty, Dr. Curtis Smith and Rev. Bill Draper have been assisting in the areas of Introduction to Preaching and Pastoral Theology, respectively. DONALD S. IVIETZ-A.B., Eastern Nazarene College: B.D., Evangelical and Reformed Seminary: IVl.A., University of Nlarylandg D.R.E., Southwestern Theological Seminary: Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. I R. CURTIS SIVIITH-Presidentg A.B., Bethany Naz- arene College, Th.B., Bethany Nazarene College, Nl.S., Boston University, D.D., Bethany Nazarene College. BILL DRAPER-A.B., Bethany Nazarene Collegeg Th.B., Bethany Nazarene Collegeg Graduate Study, University of Kansas.

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ENGLISH STUDY BROADENED AND EXPANDED WITH NEW CoURsEs JANICE lVl. GREATHOUSE-Instructor in English, A.B., Trevecca Nazarene College, Candidate for IVl.A., Vanderbilt University. df' PHYLLIS MICHAEL-Instructor in English: A.B., Beth- any Nazarene Collegep lVl.A., University of Missouri at Kansas City. Guiding students in the development of the communicative arts is one of the chief goals of the English teaching staff at lVlANC. English Literature in American History, English Gram- mar, Twentieth Century Poetry, and Shakespeare are offered to students for the first time this year. Today, more than ever, effective communication in personal relationships is vitally important. Therefore, the English instructors strive to help students learn to speak and write more clearly and effectively through a diversified English program.

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ALMA JEAN LUNN-Associate Professor of Education and PsycholOgy: A.B., Bethany Nazarene College: lVl.A., University of Missouri at Kansas City: Ed.D., Colorado State College. f In today's educationally oriented society it is very important that every institution of higher learning have a well-trained staff in the areas of psychology and education. lVlid- America has such a faculty to acquaint the student with the methods, ideas, and tech- niques which he will be using in the future as a teacher. Heading the Division of Educational Ser- vice is Dr. Alma Jean Lunn vvho teaches in the areas of psychology and education. Dr. Edith Church also instructs in the various areas of psychology. Three vvell qualified visiting professors complement the staff. Dr. Chester Galloway instructs in psychology, Dr. lVlax Heim in general education and educational psychology, and lVlrs. Doris Welch in elemen- tary reading instruction. COMPETENCE ACQUIRED BY FUTURE EDUCATORS EDITH CHURCH-Associate Professor of Education and Psychology: A.B., Austin College: B.D. Nazarene Theo- logical Seminary: lVl.A., University of lVlissouri at Kansas City: Ed.D., Colorado State College.