Moody Bible Institute - Arch Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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In an effort to life an objective from the realm of the theoretical, the Moody Bible Institute strives to fulfill its purpose: “the educa- tion and training of Christian workers, teachers, ministers, mis- sionaries, and musicians who may competently and effectual- ly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Each area of aca- demic communication is geared towards fulfilling this purpose. The educational process begins with the subject matter. Every student at Moody is primarily a student of the Bible. Practical application in the use of God’s Word is offered in eight specialized courses. Through such classes as Com- parative Religions, Church Polity, and Jewish Religious Thought, students are taught the urgent relevancy and application of age-old truths to a modern world. Subject matter is given personality by the vehicle of com- munication, the teacher. Beginning in the formal atmosphere of the classroom, education is continued in a private con- ference on the third floor of Fitzwater Hall. Impromptu stimulation is culminated by the theological discussion in the Sweet Shop between teacher and student. In the course of three years, the faculty loses its oneness in the eyes of the student. He no longer sees a nameless group, but in- dividual personalities. Some have become to him casual acquaintances, while others have made themselves friends, trusted counselors, doorkeepers to the world of educa- tion. Academic life at the Institute includes the memorization of vocabulary lists, the spiritual application from God’s Word by a Bible teacher, the intellectual stimulation of a theology course. It is discussion, argument, study, meditation. It is a beginning on the long road of knowing one’s self and, more important, of knowing one’s God. ACADEMICS

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Bishop William Culbertson, D.D., LL.D. came to the Moody Bible Institute as dean of education in 1948. Dr. Culbertson became president of the school-after the death of Dr. Will H. Houghton. Born in May of 1905, Dr. Culbertson received his higher education at Temple University and the Reformed Episco- pal Seminary in Philadelphia. His doctor of divinity degree is from Bob Jones University. Between 1927 and 1942, Dr. Culbertson served as rector in three Reformed Episcopal churches. 29 years ago, he was honored by the Reformed Episcopal Church by being made a bishop of the New York and Philadelphia synod, a position which he still re- tains. As ‘President of the Institute, Dr. Culbertson travels ex- tensively, speaking in churches, schools, Bible conferences, and other types of meetings. He appears in two films, The Stones Cry Out and The Quest, which were filmed on a trip to the Near East. He has written the book, God’s Pro- vision for Holy Living, and is also the editor-in-chief of the MOODY MONTHLY magazine. 7 Ce, EEE eee Ll