Southwest Baptist University - Mozarkian Yearbook (Bolivar, MO)

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But getting lost is not the answer! Whatever the specific answer for our world it will most certainly be made by those individuals who commit themselves to the tasks of the day with a human potential raised to its highest power by being both mentally and spiritually prepared. The Division of Social Science at Southwest Baptist College is dedicated to the basic task of analyzing and examining the action and interaction of men and nations. No individual is fully prepared in the mental realm who has failed to acquire an understanding and appreciation of both the rational and irrational aspects of, and re- lations between, his own personality and the society in which he lives. It is, after all, in this maze of relation- ships called our world that we must live. Both Christian maturity and responsible citizenship depend upon an intelligent understanding of social behavior in its widest sense. For this reason the Social Sciences are in integral part in the general education program of every student at Southwest. More specifically, an emphasis in one of the academic fields of the Division of Social Science can lead directly to one of several vital careers and professions. Many students who look forward to a career in teaching, journalism, social work, the gospel ministry, law, foreign service, foreign trade, business or government take their bachelor degree with amaj or or minor in one of the fields of this Division. Monstrous challenges confront our world today, defying our capacity of description and evading our comprehension. Like thunder - heads gathering before the storm, these challenges cast lengthening shadows of pessimism over man and his world. As the contem- porary prophets of doom solemnly announce impending catastrophy, we are tempted to thrust our heads into the sands of personal pre- occupation. The temptation is to get lost, to play dumb, to evade our responsibility of facing these challenges squarely! One of our several students from other lands, Miss Christina'Chu, points to her home, Hong Kong, China qbelowj. People are funny and the study of people intheir social environment helps us enjoy ourselves --and our studies fbottoml.

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,min It has been rather widely illus- trated that one fundamental pro- blem of our World today has been inherited from the descendants of Shem in the Valley of Shinar. The Capacity of individuals in a social environment to build anything-- a family, a community, a tower, or a civilization--depends on the ability of each individual to under- stand and to be understood. Christian citizenship and leader- ship in our world today demand not only that we understand one another within the circle of our friends, but that we understand our contemporaries beyond the boundaries of culture, ideology and language. These scenes from an Organ Re- cital fleftl, a Drawing Class fbelowj, and a Language Class qbottomy indicate some of the various studies included in the Division of Humanities. x '15 bggi' 1 'E lik, ...j hn.r,,,,-,WM The blight of defective communication has more per- sistantly disabled the creative relationships between peoples and nations than any other continuing World problem. If we are to build and maintain apeaceful world in our day the two-fold responsibility of under- standing and being understood must be carried out not only on the contemporary level but also with regard to the expressions of past generations and of other cultures. While communication with our contemporaries and our predecessors is largely carried on by means of the language media, other types of creative expression such as Art, Music and Drama are also vital media for the transferal of ideas. A Liberal Arts education remains incomplete until the student has become generally conversant with his human- istic heritage. This includes both the skills and the end products of human creativity in terms of literature, art, and music. Neither is it limited to a single culture or a single language, therefore, every student shouldtraverse the language barrier and discover for himselfthe human- istic wealth of at least one other culture during his col- lege career. The Division of Humanities at Southwest Baptist College is vitally concerned with the individualls understanding and effective utilization of the techniques and media of communication. Basic in this concern is the Freshman English Composition requirement for every student and the Humanities requirement for graduation. Students who select a major or minor from one of the Departments of the Division of Humanities may have in mind careers in teaching, writing, or one of the many related fields in journalism, radio and television. In addition, the business world is putting a premium on effective and pleasing communication in terms of ad- vertising, public relations, and management. No mat- ter what type of career is planned, the student will find that courses from the Division of Humanities will bring him personal satisfaction and enjoyment. 13

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The complexities of this age of atoms, space and scientific tech- nology place high demands on the skills and capacities of the spe- cialist. Not many can afford to become so specialized, but no one in present-day America can consider himself truly educated who has not studied and com- prehended some of the intricacies of his natural environment. Physical sciences qleftj in- cluding Chemistry and Physics, Mathematics ibelowj with its many diver- sified fields such as Algebra and Trigonometry, and the Biological sciences fbottomj including B ot o n y, Zoology and Bacteriology compose the Division of N at u r al Science. if Since we are living organisms, the more we learn about our physical and biotic environment the better and more satisfying our lives can be. Everyday living requires a knowledge of biological and physical phenomena if we are to make wise decisions about such pertinent mat- ters as what proposed law to support, which products to buy, and how properly to use many of the products purchased. Not only does the study of natural science contribute greatly to the balance and versatility of a solid liberal education, such subjects as these which enable people to live better physically and enjoy their inheritance more fully and more wisely form a vital branch in the curriculum of a Christian college. Maximum Christian stewardship of life itself is hardly possible without a basic understanding of the laws and relationships which God has ordained in this universe. Every graduate of Southwest Baptist College has had the opportunity to explore this realm through the required Natural Science courses in the General Education program. Students who major in one of the fields of the Division of Natural Science may be looking forward to various career opportunities. Well trained scientists and mathe- maticians are in demand by research laboratories, in- dustrial concerns, pharmaceutical houses, plant nurs- eries, oceanographic institutes, museums, national parks and forests, hospitals and many other such organizations. Federal, state and local governments also provide em- ployment for the scientist or engineer. Manyothers who major in this area are preparing to become teachers of science or mathematics.