Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Cbe Gem ANCIENT LANGUAGES HThe question of the educational worth of any subject is a pertinent one. This is particu- larly true of Latin. Its value is manifest in that it confers mastery over the resources of one ' s mother tongue. Its flexibility compels such a choosing and testing and nice discrim- ination of sound, propriety, position and shade of meaning, that we now first learn the secret of words used or misused all our lives. It develops generalized habits, such as sustained attention, accuracy, orderly proce- dure, neatness, thoroughness, perseverance, and their expression with clearness and force. Moreover, it increases ability to understand and appreciate references and allusions to the mythology, traditions, and history of the Greeks and Romans in English literature and current publications. GEORGE EVANS, A. M., D. D. BIBLE AND THEOLOGY Porty-eight term-hours cover the Bible. Nine hours are required for a baccalaureate degree, eighteen are highly desirable, and a major will give a good foundation for gradu- ate work in Theology. Bible 8 (Pentateuch) is the foundation course. If only one other can be taken, it should be Bible 23 (Gospels). The Bible is the Divinely inspired revelation of God ' s will to men, containing the unequalled literature of the ages, the most important his- tory and principles of history, the means of the development of the finest character and cultural refinement, and the only answer to the questions of men concerning religion, earth ' s problems, man ' s present duty and his eternal destiny. Theology and Christian Evi- dences are also very important. A. LINCOLN SHUTE, A. M., B. D., Th. D. Page Twcnty-onc 1934

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Cbe 6cm AGNES GERKIN THE DEAN OF WOMEN WAhile a college group is a unit, it is made up of many parts, each individual differing in temperament, training, and ideals, and com- ing varying distances from the four corners of the earth. Learning to live successfully with others and with society as a whole is an important part of education. This accumulated group of young people in its social relationships works out its individual and group problems in the laboratory of its own existence. The Dean of Women helps through counsel and direction to make satisfactory social ad- justments which will lead not only to har- monious relationships in the present but to successful living after college days are over. WILLIS HOLMAN, A. M. THE DEAN OF MEN HpHF United States of America was the first nation to attempt to educate all the chil- dren at public expense. Teaching has become a profession. The teacher no longer teaches mere subject matter. He becomes a friend, a counselor, and guide to the children. He knows that his great function is that of build- ing character and citizenship. The Department of Education endeavors to meet the needs of all those who desire to pre- pare for the highest type of teaching. We make our offerings in the finest atmosphere that can be found anywhere. Our courses have general educational and cultural values for any who may desire to enter religious work or social activities. 1934 Page Twenty

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Cbe Gem CLARENCE L. NYSTROM, A. M., Ph. D. SPEECH AND PSYCHOLOGY T he Department of Speech aims to provide a curriculum that will offer as wide a train- ing in the art and science of public speaking as is possible. Courses and extra-curricular activities in the fundamentals of speech, ex- temporaneous speaking, oratory, interpretive reading, pulpit speech, debating, and drama are all co-ordinated toward this objective. The scientific aspects of psychology are com- ing to be more and more recognized in the teaching of this subject. The founding of a psychological laboratory at Taylor is an ac- knowledgment of this emphasis. Already sig- nificant contributions to experimental psychol- ogy are being undertaken in this laboratory. The applied phases of the subject are also given due consideration by the department. WILLIAM J. TINKLE, A. M., Ph. D. BIOLOGY ' T ' he Biology Department endeavors to give every student an understanding of the fun- damental laws that govern plant and animal life. Many of these laws of nature apply to the human family as well. Thus a broad cul- tural foundation is laid which aids in the solu- tion of the problems of life. In addition, the department offers courses specially designed for pre-medical students, and for those who are preparing to teach biological courses in the secondary schools. The environment of the university pro- vides many interesting plants and animals for study. The laboratory equipment is good. The collections of plants and animals from widely scattered sources, housed in the museum, help greatly in the instruction. The most famous exhibit is the skeleton of the mastodon discov- ered near Taylor in 1928. 19B4 Page Twenty-two