Moody Bible Institute - Arch Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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To Bill Harrier a characteristic notebook means long but rewarding hours. JAMES W. ADAMS, Special Instructor Graduate, Moody Bible Institute: Elmhurst College; B.D., Northern tist Theological Seminary J. OMAR BRUBAKER B N Bap- A.B., — graduate work, Wheaton College. WAYNE E. BUCHANAN, JR. M.S., Indiana State University ARVILLA K. GARNER Graduate, Moody Bible Institute GENE A. GETZ, Director of Evening School M.A., Wheaton College 26 Christian Ed. Adds New Subjects Christian Education has been defined by Drees: A. Witmer as ‘‘The Bible-based, Christ-centered process of, first, leading persons into a transform- ing experience of Truth, ever maturing into the fullness of Christ; and second, of equipping them by fundamental knowledge, attitudes, and skills to render effective service in the will of God.” This department is not an island in itself but relies on other departments such as Bible and theology to give the student a good foundation for his studies—a knowledge of the Word of God. It also relies on the department of missions, evangelism, and music to give the student special- ized knowledge for these areas of service. Steve Edwards, a Christian Education major felt that “Christian Education is involved in every aspect of the church program even though it is not al- ways recognized as Christian Education per se.” Under this year’s curriculum a Christian Edu- cation major was required to take twenty-nine semester hours of Christian Education. The following were new subjects offered in the depart- ment this year: Principles and Methods of Teach- ing, The Educational Work of the Church, Organization and Administration, Supervised Leadership Training, Counseling, Camping, and ‘Curriculum. Christian Ed. reserve shelves prove helpful to Judy Nelson.

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Car-pooling their way to school in the early morning, professors, Dr. Mercer and Mr. Whaley, park their car, file into Fitzwater Hall, and prepare for another day of classes. Holding down the table as he speaks, Mr. Whaley lectures his listeners.

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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HAROLD E. GARNER, Chairman of Depart- ment of Christian Education Graduate, Moody Bible Insti- tute; student, Univer- sity of Toronto, Wheaton College With Miss Ragland’s aid Lynn Hough finds copper tooling enjoyable. Thorough preparation characterizes Mr. Getz’s classes. WILLIAM M. LESSEL, Special Instructor Graduate, Chicago School of Printing; student, School of Journalism, Northwestern University RICHARD J. MOLINE, Spec ial Instructor B.D., Gordon Divinity School R. NATALIE RAGLAND M.A., Northwestern University HELEN C. RENTSCHLER, Assistant Director of Practical Christian Work Graduate, Moody Bible Institute; student, Nor- thwestern University JOHN J. WOLF, Special Instructor M.A., Temple Baptist Theological Seminary Working on his doctorate, Mr. Getz also spends much time in research.