St Josephs College - Phase Yearbook (Rensselaer, IN)

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The department of Philosophy and Education has Rev. Wal- ter T. Pax, Ph.D, as its chairman. The main objective of the courses in Education is to permit the student to select the sub- jects for which he has an aptitude and propensity, and then pre- pare him to meet the Indiana standards for a high school teach- er's license. The Scholastic philosophy courses are invaluable as they lay the groundwork for all subsequent thinking. Biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and mathematics are all divisions of the Department of Science and Mathematics, The director of this extensive department is Rev. Clarence l. Kroeckel, M.S., who, in the past several years, has expanded the courses, installed fine laboratories, and intensified the training of pre- medical students to such a degree that these students are rated high in the leading medical schools of the country. Rev. Paul F. Speckbaugh, PhD., is the leading authority in the all-important Department of English. Composition, business English, Shakespeare, Chaucer, American, English, and Catholic literature, and literary criticism are the mainstays which are supervised by the chairman. journalism, speech, and dramatics are other divisions which are given special attention. Social Science is another extensive and popular department, which includes accounting, business administration, economics, history, and sociology. The aims of Rev. Francis A. l-lehn, M.A., chairman, are to acquaint the students with the fundamental principles of accounting, and provide a background of all social relations and problems. The religious set-up of St. loseph's College, led by Rev. Thomas H. Cirothenrath, M.A., has been treated on a previous page lp. 9l. Theory of music, such as harmony and counterpart, and ap- plied music, which includes lessons on instruments, orchestra, band and glee club, fall under the jurisdiction of Rev. Robert B. Koch, A.B. ' Rev. Robert B. Koch, A.B., Chairman, Music Rev. Thomas H. Crotenrath, M.A., Chairman, Religion v. Clarence l. Kroeckel, Rev. Paul F. Speckbaugh, Rev. Francis A. Hehn, M.A., M.S., Ph.D., Chairman, Social Science Chairman, Science Chairman, English l , ' X Wi I ? fQ4 H . .a1?iIs 931'-' Hiott- 4' sa.,-.y Lag., w 7. M . , M31 . . . t f . ,Xi-'J Z, 1

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f Y t it DEPARTMENT Cl-IAIRMEN oi' 1 A broad curriculum of studies for a general cultural educa- tion with opportunities for specialized work is the theme of in- struction at St. joseph's College. Some subjects which neces- sarily form the basis for a liberal arts education are required of each student, such as philosophy, English, and religion. Other courses of study are elected by the student. Suggested programs, however, which are outlined by the college, serve as guides for those desiring an Arts or Science degree, a high school teacher's license, or are merely preparing for a medical or engineering school. ln order to realize its goal, the college curriculum is divided into nine departments of instruction. The department of Classical Latin and Greek. The cultural through these courses cannot be purpose of serving as a foundation The chairman of this department Ph.D. Languages has two divisions, and practical values gained over-stressed, especially their for our own English language. is Rev. Anthony B. Paluszak, The other department of languages is headed by another Doctor of Philosophy, Rev. joseph A. Hiller. Under the general title of Modern Foreign Languages due recognition is given to German, French, and Spanish. Realizing that the liberal educat- ed man must have some acquaintance with foreign languages, these courses are made available to all students. Those scholars contemplating professional careers are strongly encouraged to make use of these electives. For those young men who are interested in athletics and who desire to become coaches or instructors in high schools, a complete program in Physical Education is offered. A Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education may be obtained after tour years of instruction. Rev. Edward E. Roof, .A., has charge of this department which embraces health a natomy, history of physical education, and ioaching. , li W, ii fy , N X ' V l 0. V M ts ., Ph.D., ' Chairman, Classical ' Language ' Rev. Anthony B. Paluszak, Rev. joseph A. Hiller, Ph.D., Rev. Edward E. Roof, M.A., Rev. Walter T Pax Ph D Chairman, Modern Foreign Chairman, Physical Educa- Chairman, Philosophy and Language tion Education

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I . Rev. Frederick L. Fehren- Rev. lldephonse 1. Rapp, Rev. Sylvester H. Hartman, Rev. joseph B. Kenkel, bacher, M.A. AB. M.A. Ph.D.- Vice-President Oratory Spiritual Director Social Science Social Sciences Creek, Latin, Philosophy Rev- RUDGFT Landoll, M.A. Rev. Cyrille Knue, M.A. Rev. Sylvester H. Ley, M.A. Rev. Rufus H. Esser, M.A Mathematics Chemistry English . English, History FACULTY