COIJJEGE OF BIBLE & RELIGION Required Bible classes help in set spiritual tone for the school year The College of Bible and Religion served students by providing Bible classes each semester; however, this service provided was not the only part of the department. Tom Alexander, dean of the College of Bible and Religion, believes the Bible classes taught to the student body will have an effect not only on the spirituality ofthe students but on the church as well. Each member of the student body was able to come in contact with scripture every semester, which set the tone for the year in providing a spiritual focus for those who were not traditional Bible majors, yet are "the heart and soul ofthe congregation," Alexander said. Two new teachers were added to help teach those general Bible courses: Drs. Randy Willingham and Mike Ireland. TheCollegeofBibleand Religionalso turned its attention to the specialized training given to its majors. There was Significant growth in the number of Bible majors this year. The number totaled almost 500. In addition, Alexander said a new preaching major is being finalized, which he believes will meet the "needs of churches and the interests of students." Vocational ministry was another area filled with growth. Ross Cochran, adviser for vocational ministry majors, was excited about Junior Steve Cloer discusses campaign activities with Daniel Cherry, graduate assistant. Cloer, a Bible major, assisted Cherry in overseeing spring break cam· paigns this year. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Junior missions major Catherine Christopher studies in class surrounded by several male students. Christopher was one of few females majoring in Bible this year. Photo by Ashlee Johnson. Colle 144 )---.:....::..:=-'-"'-'--':..::...c:...:..=.7-'-----,---"'-; - ' - Did You Know... Dr.Randy Willingham, professor {)f Bible, was ranked first in NCAA wrestling from 1980-1983. He was declared the na- !llIl!rt!lIll:!::I< . tional champion of freestyle and was an alterL.... . . . . - I I ,..... ....I nate wrestler in the 1984 Ol ympi cs. the popularity of the major. "Vocational ministry keeps with the spirit of Harding's mission," he said. The College of Bible and Religion also expanded by beginning the Center of World Missions. Located on the east side of the McInteer, the center furnished students with opportunities to have expert instruction concerning missions. "[It] serves as a link from missions at Harding and the church," Dr. Monte Cox, director of the Center, said. Only in its fIrst year, the Center of World Missions reached out all over the globe to provide information concerning mission efforts in every country for Harding students, missionaries and the church. - Steve Cloer Dr. Jimmy Allen, professor of Bible, waits for the pitch in a softball game. Many professors were active in outside activities with their colleagues and students. Photo by Daniel Dubois.
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