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

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T tf € G € 171 JAMES CHARBONNIER, A. M., B. D. BIBLE, THEOLOGY, AND GREEK ' T ' heology (Biblical and Systematic), if no longer the Queen of Sciences, always holds a chief place in human thinking. In Biblical Theology, students ascertain the facts of Scrip- ture, while in Systematic Theology they relate these facts to each other into an harmonious plan. Study of the other theological disciplines and of New Testament Greek will afford stu- dents a deeper understanding of the Oracles of God. Antiquity will always be a vital factor in education. Its imperishable value has a three- fold significance: intellectual, moral, and aes- thetic. The Classics teach us to think con- structively and clearly, to speak well, to write correctly and to judge rightly. The Greek sense of truth, beauty, harmony and poise is urgently needed now as a correc- tive. From the heights of the Acropolis, Athena is still inspiring the ages. PSYCHOLOGY Psychology is a study of the activities of the individual throughout the life span, com- paring child and adult, the normal and the abnormal, the human and the animal, one in- dividual and another, and dealing especially with the general laws of learning, thinking, and emotion in respect to which individuals are alike. A study of psychology should enable an individual to make a critical survey of a prob- lem in an impersonal and unprejudiced man- ner. A student of psychology should be more effective in the pursuit of his calling, whether it be in the teaching, writing, business, or religious field. ROSS EARL CONNELLY, A. M., Ph. D.

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L 3 5 ENGLISH HTo the student of literature there are given many opportunities for the development of personality, for the enlargement of human ex- perience, and for the preparation of a chosen profession. In whatever field a profession lies, not only are the fundamentals of English Rhet- oric a necessary foundation on which to build, but also the great literatures of the ages are an invaluable asset. It is the fundamental purpose of the De- partment of English to so present its courses that the student may be challenged to seek out the wealth of thought and inspiration which has come down through the centuries, an inher- itance, to him who wills it so. GERALDINE ALLBRITTEN, A. M. PIANO AND ORGAN The School of Music of Taylor University is known in many states for the efficient instruction given in its various fields. Students are provided with a modern Music Hall, having up-to-date equipment in studios and practice rooms. The three-manual chapel organ is available for practice. The extra-cur- ricular activities of the Music School, such as the Choral Society and the Orchestra add to the cultural life of the college. The public recitals of advanced students in piano, organ, violin, and voice are also annual features of interest to the community. THEODORA BOTHWELL, Mus. M.

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£ 3 ECONOMICS pcoNOMics is something from which no one can escape, regardless of the industrial sys- tem under which he lives or in what part of the world he may find himself. In our economic courses we try to lay a foundation for the student that will be practical whether he goes into business or into some other walk of life. Hence, the survey or principles course, is studied from the institutional approach rather than from the strictly theoretical viewpoint. The other courses, taking tip labor and finance, are for those students who want to pursue problems of the introductory course more deeply. A. H. CORNWELL, Ph. M. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND MISSIONS Teachers of Religion report that one prob- lem in our colleges is to get students to study Bible and Religious Education. One great Mission Board reports, Seventy-three per cent of the church has erased missions entirely from its thinking. Taylor believes missions must be reconstructed on the princi- ples, Seek ye first His kingdom, Go ye therefore, and Tarry ye. We believe that Religious Education and Missions on this foun- dation will come again to a place of usefulness and power. Principles and methods of teaching are not neglected. The subject matter should be truth as revealed in the Word of God, filled with the spirit of the Living Christ. J. F. COTTINGHAM, D. D.