Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Department of Religion and Theology Woodbridge O. Johnson, George S. Park Professor of Religion and Biblical Literature, A.B. Occidental College, Th.B. Princeton Theological Seminary, A.M. Princeton University, Ph.D. University of Chicago. The Department of Philosophy and Theology delves into those questions which have puzzled man since time began. The Philosophy department offers courses in Aristotle, Plato, etc., and those philosophers of modern times. Connected very closely is the Freshman Western Heritage course, a two-year course in which the humanities, as they have developed from the early Greeks, are studied. Joseph T. Myers, Asst. Prof, of Philosophy and Theology. B.A. La. State Univ., M.A. Univ.ofArk., Ph.D. Vanderbilt Univ. John H. Patton, College Pastor, Prof, of Religion and Theology. B.S. Muskingum, B.D. McCormick Theological Seminary, Ph.D. John Hopkins Univ. Dr. Patton is the Campus Pastor at Park. He is in charge of the campus church, and has established an active UCCF. Among his duties are counseling, preaching, and other pastoral duties. George M. Schurr, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology; Chairman of Division of Humanities. B.A. Univ. of Redlands, B.D. Garrett Biblical Inst., Ph.D., Yale Univ.

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Department of Literature A. WiIber Stevens, Professor of Literature. A.B., Brown University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington. The department of literature, headed by Dr. A. Wilber Stevens, offers study in all areas of literature, including both American and English literature. Special study is offered in Shakespeare, the novel, etc. The department sponsors the English Club, and aids the Board of Student Publications. Also under this department are the Park Players, a theatrical group which presented Tennessee William ' s A Streetcar Named Desire. Paul J. Montgomery, Asst. Professor of Literature. A.B., M.A., Boston University. William L. Trogdon, Instructor in English. B.A., M.A., University of Missouri.

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Department of Music Floyd Chronister, Asst. Prof, of Edu. B.Mus. Kansas City Conservatory of Music, B.M.E., AA.M.E. Univ. of Kansas. Roy V. Magers. Asst. Prof, of Music, B.A. Park College, M.A. University of Denver, Thomas Griswold, Asst. Prof. of Music. B.A.,M.A. Yale Univ. Al len C. Larson, Asst. Prof, of Music. B.M.E. Park College, M.M.E. Indiana Univ. One of the most important ports of Park is the music department. Here instruction is offered in piano, voice, organ, and in other kinds of musical instruments. Not only are several programs presented but students have opportunities to take part in the symphony orchestra in Kansas City and St. Joseph also. Under this department are the band, directed by Mr. Griswold, the choir, the Park Singers, and the Madrigals, which all are under the direction of Mr. Larson. These groups present special programs both to the college and to outside organizations. The choir rehearses for a concert with port of the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra. 21