HSBS: Unity through Jesus D irector L.V. Pfiefer described the School of Biblical Studies as "a unique school within the College of Bible and Religion," stating several factors that made it such. The school functioned as a two-year diplomant program, which meant that graduates did not obtain an actual degree, but were granted a diploma that showed the work that they had completed , qualifying them to take positions that called for extreme training. Another difference between HSBS and the rest of the college was their schedule. Students completed 120 hours in the two years, which required that they attend classes year-round. They worked in eight-week terms, taking the same holidays that the departments did, except that they continued through the summer. Perhaps the most significant difference was that HSBS students' education was centered around religious curriculum, in contrast to university Bible majors, who studied also the liberal arts. The HSBS training was so complete, in fact, that a graduate of the program could, if he chose, transfer into the university degree program and immediately receive validation for 50 credit hours of study in Bible, more than what was required for a mjor in most areas. According to Dr. Pfiefer, the program was also different from any other similar preacher training program in the brotherhood. It was the only program of its kind that operated on a university campus, rather than operating through a church. This gave HSBS the significant advantage of learning from a Bible faculty that was qualified not only from practiced preaching experience, but also from years of scholarly study. Another advantage was having access to the university library, which contained one of the most extensive collections of religious materials in the state, according to assistant librarian Henry Terrill. The credit validation also was a unique feature to the HSBS program. Several components caused the unity that Dr. Pfiefer stated was a major factor in the success of the program. Students were required to be at least 21 years of age, so their maturity gave them something in common. Also, anyone who entered such a program possessed a great desire to serve the Lord, and this desire was shown among the students as they all worked toward a common goal. Campaigns brought the group together, and each graduate was required to participate i one overseas campaign and two domestic efforts during their training. In May, 1987, they worked with existing congregations in London and helped to establish a new congregaetion in Scotland. Another unifying factor was that students' wives were involved in the program as well. They were required to attend Monday night classes where they learned from local women whose own husbands were preachers. So the HSBS stood out as an unusually successful facet of the Harding program. Dr. Pfeifer, summing up his review of the program said, "The spirit of the group is fantastic. The closeness, the feeling from each other, and the things that they have in common combine rur a fellowship that enhances their work greatly." - Sheila Underwood Is this yours? Danny Parrish, a member of the Nu class from Rogers, AR, David Lewis, a member of the Nu class from Lytten, KY, and Jon Tate, also a member of the Nu class from Tyler, TX, look through returned papers to see their grades. - photo by Bill Tripp. Roy Andrews (Nu class) - I Salmiya , Kuwai1 Marty Atkins (Nu class) - Mu cie, IN LeRoy Baugus (Nu class) - Par· I mington, AR Jewell Belew (Xi class)- Beebe, AR Mony Belew (Nu class)- Beebe, AR Scott Bonk (Xi class)- Searcy, AR Harold Carr (Nu class) - Gal ena, MO Gary Clayton (Xi class) - Paragould , AR Paul Collins (Nu class) - Spring TX Robbie Finch (Xi class) - Beebe, AR Jack Fleming (Xi class) - Rolla , MO Tim Greathouse (Nu class) - Texarkana, TX Barry Hohstadt (Xi class) - S. Lake Tahoe, CA Alan Holte (Nu class) - Chaska , MN Perry Koon (Xi class) - Vancleave, MS Doug Leckie (Nu class) - Oklahoma Ci ty, OK David Lewis (Nu class) - Lytten , KY Craig Miller (Nu class) - Searcy, AR Shawn Moore (Xi class) - Dequeen, AR J. P. Morgan (Nu class) - Lynn , AR John Nerswick (Xi class) - Ci ncinna1i , OH Stan Newton (Xi class) - Muskogee, OK Danny Parrish (Nu class) - Rogers, AR Stephen Ramsey (Nu class) - Vernon, TX Floyd Reed (Nu class) - Searcy, AR J . J. Reulbach (Nu class) - White Plains, NY Sixto Rivera (Xi class) - Houston, TX Henry Ruggles (Xi class) - West Monroe, LA Jon Tate (Nu class) - Tyler, TX Larry Walker (Xi class) - Batesville, AR Michael White (Xi class) - Fayetteville, AR Bill Wilson (Nu class) - Englewood , FL Anthony Wood (Xi class) - Anchorage, AK 279
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