1956-1957 Yearbook

Harding's preacher students are preparing to preach the Gospel throughout the world. Student Preachers Gain Knowledge, Experience Student preachers, comprising approximately one-third of the male student body, each Sunday speak for numerous congregations in Arkansas and bordering states. These young men gain the practical knowledge of how to apply the truths and principles learned in classes through these weekly preaching appointments. At Harding emphasis is placed on developing every student into a faithful Chri stian, but special facilities ",xist for the training of those men who plan to give full time to preaching. The regular Monday evening preacher's meeting employs speeches, debates and panel discussions to focus attention on many of the problems preachers encounter in their work. Also, some courses in the college curriculum are designed to prepare preachers to work effectively. Each student at Harding takes a class in Bible, or an approved related field, and attends the daily chapel service. In each dormitory, the day is closed by a short vesper service conducted by and for the students. Students inc.rease their knowledge oC the Bible in classes such as this. Students display their interest in Gnd through attending the extra curricular Monday night meetings.

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