Oakwood University - Acorn Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

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VIOLIN PLUMMER Assistant Prof of Ed BA Oak Wood College, lVI.A., Texas Southern University RUTH N. STAFFORD, lVI.A.- Assistant Prof. of Nursing Educa tion, RN, Hinsdale Sanitarium 193lg BS., Pacific Union College 1938g lVI.A., Fisk University 1941, graduate study, University of Minnesota, summer, 1953, and Columbia University, summers 1955,1957.

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fha-Ilumilf LEWIS J. LARSON, Ed.D. Professor of Education BS., Madison College, 19383 lVl.A. George Peabody College for teachers, 19473 Ed.D., George Peabody College for Teachers, 1964 on staff since 1964. . . . Oakwood College attempts to offer a Well-balanced and comprehensive program leading to the Bachelor degree for students who desire to be- come qualified and competent members of the teaching profession. This program is especially designed to train teachers who will teach in schools provided by the church, but is also designed to prepare persons who de- sire to teach in other systems. The program of teacher training also af- fords other students of tl. college the opportunity to receive an under- standing of the school as an integral part of social order. The program of teacher training meets the standards for certification with the Department of Education of the General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists. The program also meets the requirements of the Alabama State Board of Education. Crjofzcafzbn azzof jjsycfofnyy

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M-Q ELDER CLARENCE T. RICHARDS E.lVf.C.-B.A. 19403 S.D.A. Seminary MA. 1952 Andrew University B.D. 1962. Every young person ought to be prepared to' face the practical realities of life-its op- portunities, its responsibilities, its defeats and its successes. How he is to meet these experiences, whether he is to become master or victim of circumstances, depends upon his preparation to cope with them. True education therefore must include more than a preparation for a chosen profession. lt must encompass more than the intellectual equipment for making a comfortable liv- ing. True education must be centered in a knowledge of God and His son Jesus Christ. This is the knowledge which is obtained by a systematic study of the Bible. As an edu- cating power the Bible has no equal. Its study broadens the vision and strengthens the mind. A knowledge of its principles is an essential preparation for every calling. The courses in the Division of Religion and Theology are designed to develop within the student a deep appreciation of the Bible, as a means for determining the true and workable philosophy of life. The practical results of these courses of study have been a source of joy and satisfaction to both teachers and students. This is God's ideal.