MEMPHIS GRADUATE SCHOOL HUGSR students pursue advanced degrees, serve city ofMemphis Life at the Harding Graduate School of Religion in Memphis provided many opportunities for students to gain knowledge, grow and be stretched beyond the classroom. "The graduate school has given me a fresh look at several books of the Bible," graduate student Mack McFarland said. "With these perspectives, I will never look at scripture the same v-;ay again. n Many HUGSR students actively served as apprentices. This year apprentices worked with the inner-city church planting organization, Memphis Urban Ministry. Others filled positions with churches in Memphis, Jonesboro and other cities across Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. In these roles, interns and apprentices received diligent guidance from a more experienced full-time minister. "My experience at Harding Graduate School has deepened my relationship with the Lord and my knowledge of the Bible. [It has also] sharpened my ministry skills," Matt Brent, SA president said. However, life at the graduate school was not all work and no play. The SA planned several activities for students, married with families and single, throughout the school year. One event was the annual Christmas party. The theme this year was karaoke. Students and faculty enjoyed singing their favorite songs from the past while laughing with and at each other for several hours. 172 Graduate School of Reli ion Academics Did You Know... Dr. Phil McMillon, professor of Old Testament, spent the swnmer of 1997 in Israel on an archaeological dig. Outing the excavation, hefoundafemalestatuehead, dating around 500 B.C. In 1998 he conducted research in Tantur, a theological study center in Jerusalem. "The graduate school is not only a place where students are able to receive additional training to be better ministers and servants, but it's also a place where lifetime friendships are made," McFarland said. Students and faculty are looking forward to upcoming additions on the campus. First, the addition ofan on-campus workout facility for men and women for use by faculty and students. Secondly, cable will be installed in two apartment buildings for residents who wish to subscribe. Amidst all the activities on campus, students said that the Memphis graduate school ultimately challenged them to understand God's word to a deeper degree. It is obvious the Memphis Graduate School serves as a foundation for learning the deeper meanings of biblical principles and a starting point for those who are interested in dedicating their lives in service to God. -David Johnson Students take notes in a Christian doctrine class taught by Dr. John Mark Hicks. While some students took notes using pen and paper, others utilized technology and brought lap-top computers to class. Photo by Jeff Montgomery. r'l.)(.! ;.tltl hu I&ve. 'f)..-lf jQloIU ;e... e.:}" ,,,,,:Wl;,i, Evertt Huffard, dean of the Harding University Gradu· ate School of Religion, visits with two students outside of class. Photo by Jeff Montgomery. Nathan Daily and lIeene Huffard, HUGSR students, take notes during their classes while listening to the teacher. Students from a variety of backgrounds attended the graduate school. Photo by Jeff Mont· gomery.
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