Wofford College - Bohemian Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Physical Education The purpose of this Department, under the guidance of Professor Scheerer, is to promote health, growth, and develop- ment of the body. The various activities included in its program are: calisthenics, tumbling, gymnastics, volleyball, mass athletics, and others. This department also provides courses in physical educa- tion whereby a student may be prepared to teach physical education and coach in a high school. Physics and Geology In the Department of Physics and Geology, headed by Professor Pettis, stu- dents have an opportunity in the general courses to examine such concepts and fields as heat, wave inotion, electricity and light. In the advanced courses the students become acquainted with me- chanics, theoretical physics, geology and navigation. Many laboratory sessions are included in the courses. In the geology course students have an opportunity to utilize the fine rock and fossil collection at Wofford.

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Music and Art The Music and Ait Department, under the direction of Professor Mover, is designed to introduce the student to a broad world of music and art, and to help break down the technical aspects which may cause these studies to seem foreign to him. Attention is given to its inner workings, its historical traditions and its luminous creative spirits. The student is guided in the art of general listening. In the study of art problems are related to human needs such as are found in home, community, and religion. In general this department provides each student with an opportunity to broaden himself culturally. MOYER COLLOMS Philosophy The courses in the Department of Philosophy under Dr. Colloms are de- signed to teach the student the principles of correct thinking, the nature and scope of philosophical inquiry, and to acquaint him with life and thought of the great pliilosophers of the Western world, both

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Religion The courses in the Rehgion Depart- ment at Wofforcl under the leadership of Dr. Nesbitt, are designed to help prepare a leadership of trained clergy and intel- ligent laity for the church in order to carry on effectively an increasing pro- gram of Christian service in our world. In both the required and advanced Re- ligion courses the student is encouraged to do his own religious thinking and not to accept at face value any idea without examining it in its proper perspective. NESBITT, ALLEN