NEWS EDITION • A PUBLICATION OF COVENANT • APRIL 1983 Senate Cllaplain speaks in chapel Dr. Richard C. Halverson, Chaplain of the United States Senate, Washington, DC, spoke in chapel March 29. His topic was "The Nature of Witness." Dr. Halverson, who was in Chattanooga for a five-day Mission Conference at the Lookout Moun­ tain Presbyterian Church, has been Chaplain of the Senate for two years. Prior to this position he was pastor for more than 22 years at the Fourth Presbyte­ rian Church, Bethesda, MD. Members of the Belz. family gather around his portrait in the He is a graduate of Wheaton newly-named Belz Hall. They are from left, Nathaniel, Timothy, College and Princeton Theo­ Joel, Mrs. Belz, Julie Lutz, Sara Drexler, Mary Kaufmann and logical Seminary. Mark. In his Covenant address, Dr. Halverson stressed the necessity of "being clothed . Naming of Belz Hall with power from .on high" Dr. Richard Halverson The -late Max Victor Belz of Walker, IA, was hon­ before the witness is effective. "There is no true wit­ ored March 25 when a 100-man residence hall on the ness," he said, "without the indwelling Spirit of campus was named for him. God." Mrs. Jean Belz, widow of the late Mr. Belz, was Primary elements of the witness are proclamation, present at the Ceremony of Naming, held during a performance, presence, and penetration - as salt chapel program. Also present for the program were penetrates food, as light penetrates darkness, as the seven children of the Belz family, including Joel, seed penetrates the earth to bring new life through Ashville, NC; Mark, St. Louis; Timothy, St. Louis; the process of dying, so "the pervasive infusion of Nathaniel, Arlington, VA; Julie Belz Lutz, Greenville, authentic New Testament witness" will impact mod­ SC; Mary Belz Kaufmann, Lookout Mountain; and ern society, Dr. Halverson stressed. Sara Belz Drexler, St. Louis. Andrew Belz, Director of Following the chapel address, President Martin Development of the Con.o Christian School in Iowa, Essenburg hosted Dr. Halverson at a luncheon with could not be present for the program. All of the Belz Covenant student leaders and administrators. children attended Covenant College. President Martin Essenburg commented during Board acts on advancement the ceremony, "It is men like Max Belz who make The Board of Trustees of Covenant College, at the possible the existence of Covenant College. It is al­ spring meeting March 24-25, voted to move ahead as together fitting that we honor him today in naming soon as possible on a comprehensive advancement this building Belz Hall." program which will aim for the construction of two Registrar Rudolph F. Schmidt said of Max Belz new buildings, renovation of Carter Hall and the during the ceremony: "The consuming thrust of Max gymnasium, increase of endowment, reduction of Belz's life was Christian education." debt, and the advancement of academic programs. Having left a business career for the gospel minis­ More specific details of the campaign will be finalized try, Mr. Belz devoted his energies to the church and at the October 1983 meeting. the Christian nurture of children and youth. This The trustees approved conceptual plans for a new concern led to the establishment of Cono Christian classroom building and a new dormitory wing to be School in Iowa and the Cono Educational Network. attached to Belz Hall when funds are available, a His educational interests also extended to Covenant revised Master Plan for the campus, and the 1983-84 Theological Seminary as well as Covenant College. college budget of $5,306,270. of more than 50 items including commercial re­ frigerators and baking ovens, stainless steel tables and mixers. In addition to 'these improvements, the college is proceeding in several areas of Carter Hall, upgrading and improving safety and fire protection for the resi­ dence areas and offices.

Honors and Achievements

• Five faculty attended the Southern Association of Christian Schools Conference in Memphis, Ten­ nessee in March. Dr. Donovan Graham, Dean of Faculty; Dr. Timothy Evearitt, Chairman of the "Crocker Thicket," is a recent linocut print by Ed Kellogg. The Education Department; and Dr. Douglas Sizemore, site of this piece is in the Ozark Mountains southwest of St. Chairman of the Information and Computer Sci­ Louis, where the artist lived for a time. ence Department made presentations.

• When one of David Halvorsen' s piano students injured her left wrist, he was prompted to write Kellogg art exhibit compositions for her right hand. To date, Mr. Hal­ in Netherlands vorsen has written ten of these pieces for one Edward Kellogg, Associate Professor of Art at hand. Other compositions Mr. Halvorsen has Covenant, is one of two artists at the Ina Broerse composed include a composition for organ and a Gallerie, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, exhibiting at setting for the first psalm for soprano and cello. a show which opened March 5, and will run through April. • In early March, Jack and Peggy Muller presented Mr. Kellogg and Dutch artist Jan Van Loon, Pro­ their videotape series, "The Heart of the Family," fessor of Art at Minerva Art Academy, Groningen, at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Newark, are showing their original linocut and etching prints, Delaware. Prior to this weekend family enrichment and watercolor and oil paintings in the gallery, lo­ conference, they completed a study guide which cated in downtown Amsterdam. Mr. Kellogg's collec­ they were able to use with the videotapes for the tion in the show includes 15 linocut prints. first time in Newark. Geared toward the develop­ A member of the Covenant faculty since 1973, Mr. ment of healthier family relationships, this series Kellogg has shown internationally in Toronto and has now been shown in approximately ten states, London, throughout the U.S., as well as in Kampen, plus British Columbia and the Grand Cayman Is­ the Netherlands two years ago. lands. Most recently, Mr. Kellogg was one of four artists selected to create for the new Provident Life & Acci­ • The Wind Symphony of Covenant College hosted dent Insurance Company building of Chattanooga, an Invitational Band Festival on April 7-9, 1983. two triptychs, each five-feet high and 12-feet long, The Wind Symphony served as the nucleus for the now placed in the newly-completed office complex in invitational band. Approximately fifty high school the downtown area. students from the Chattanooga/North area One of the paneled triptychs features "Bluff Rock" were selected to complete the personnel of the near Point Park, and the other a canyon formation band. The three-day festival culminated in a just below Rock City on Lookout Mountain. Mr. Kel­ "Twilight Concert" given in the Dora Maclellan logg was commissioned by Provident for the work, Brown Chapel. along with other artists from Nashville, Knoxville and Wisconsin.

Carter Hall renovation to proceed With the exterior of Carter Hall complete, the col­ lege has been waiting go ahead with needed interior renovation. Through a grant of $230,000 and a major contribu­ tion of kitchen equipment, the kitchen and dining area is being redesigned and renovated. The equipment, contributed to the college by Pro­ vident Life & Accident Insurance Company of Chat­ Two future Scots look on as baseball team member Greg Musto tanooga, is valued at more than $80,000 and consists from Ft. Lauderdale, FL tries for a home run. Confused about Q •Can anyone get a Guaranteed Student Loan? student aid? Any student from a family whose income is A • under $30,000 should be able to get one if they To clear up any misconceptions about financial aid begin applying early enough. A need test is used in for students planning to enter Covenant this fall, and determining how much those earning more than to help current high school freshmen, sophomores, $30,000 can borrow. No need test, however, is neces­ and juniors begin to plan, we have compiled this list sary for a third type of loan which parents may apply of most-asked questions about aid available at Cove­ for through their local bank, but interest on parents' nant. loans is higher and begins to accrue immediately.

Is there even any use in applying for financial What about scholarships available through Q • aid this year? I've heard news stories about Q • Covenant College itself? drastic cuts in the amount of government aid avail­ able. Covenant College offers academic, athletic, A • music and student newspaper and yearbook Most of the "news" in those stories did not editor scholarships. In addition there are church A • materialize. The actual reduction of available grants, employment opportunities, and private government aid amounted to less than 5%. Substan­ scholarships available, depending on a student's tial help is still available. It is true, however, that major or intent to pursue a specific career. Be sure to some new regulations require us to dig a little deeper indicate on the Covenant College financial aid appli­ for accurate financial information to determine eligi­ cation form ("Data Sheet") which of these you are bility. interested in.

How can we find out about other private Q. What information will I need to provide? Q • scholarships? If you have already applied for admission to There are source books available describing A • Covenant College, you are automatically sent a A • nearly every existing scholarship based on Financial Aid Form (FAF). Forms are also available career goals, church or club memberships, or a some­ from local high schools and . Parents should times surprising number of other background experi­ fill out this form and send it to College Scholarship ences or connections. We also can recommend a Service. Also, you need to be prepared to provide us private computer service that matches up your qual­ a copy of your 1982 Income Tax Form 1040. ifications with scholarship availability, guaranteeing at least six sources of potential aid, and usually pro­ viding many more. This service costs only $30. Q •Is there a deadline to be met to receive aid? It's hard sometimes to come up with all of the We will do our best to find financial aid sources Q • money for the college year at the beginning of A • at any time. March 31, however, is the Cove­ the semester. Are "time payments" available? nant College d~adline for priority treatment. This means that the FAF should be sent to the College Yes. Academic Management Services offers a Scholarship Service four weeks ahead of that date to A • payment plan over a 10-month time period. allow time for their processing. The fee is $40, and there is no further interest charge. Also, MasterCard offers a plan through a Chat­ Are there any other requirements to be eligi­ tanooga bank to any student at a 21 % annual interest Q • ble for government financial aid? rate, requiring three payments per semester. This is a special arrangement for college expenses only, and Male students must have proof of having regis­ has no further connection with the regular "charge A • tered for Selective Service. card" service by the same company.

What about those low-interest loans I've What if we have more questions, or . need Q • heard of? Q • more details on what you have already men­ tioned? If you have filled out the FAF, you have al­ A • ready applied for the National Direct Student If you have not yet applied for admission to Loan (NDSL). It is awarded as a form of financial aid. A • Covenant College, get in touch with the Ad­ To apply for a Guaranteed Student Loan, go to your missions Counseling Office. If you are already an local bank or lending agency. There is no interest applied student and have a specific financial aid ques­ charge for either of these loans while the student is in tion, contact Mrs. Ann Grimes, Director of Financial college, and the interest after the student graduates Aid. Our address is Covenant College, Lookout or leaves school is well below the market rate. Mountain, TN 37350, phone (404) 820-1560. Nl .. lW rno~OOl ll ON lJWij3d OIVd 3!lVlSOd Sn ~ijQ lHQijd-NQN

CCC and NEH sponsor workshop at Covenant A workshop, "Christianity and Social Theory," sponsored jointly by the Christian College Coalition and the National Endowment for the Humanities was held on the Covenant campus April 9-15. ' The workshop, first of a series of ten such work­ s_hops sponsored by the Washington-based organiza­ tions to be held across the nation, was under the direction of Dr. Russell Heddendorf, Professor of Soci?logy _at Covenant: The subsequent workshops, dealing with such topics as the Bible as Literature, Christianity and Linguistics, Christianity and the Arts, will be held at Christian colleges in Illinois, Rhode Island, Minnesota, , Oklahoma, Washington, and Massachusetts. Professor Kenneth Shipps of Barrington College makes a point at Dr. Heddendorf commented, "The fact that the the first workshop session. ~ation~l Endowment for the Humanities is willing to mvest m such an extensive program for Christian ~e highlight of the week's program was a Friday colleges in workshops that are avowedly Christian in morrung lecture by Dr. Robert Wuthnow, specialist in ~mphasis indicates an important new direction, I be­ the sociology of religion, and Professor of Sociology, lieve." Princeton University. The Covenant workshop brought 13 participants The Christian College Coalition is an association from colleges across the nation, all of whom are of 63 Christian liberal arts colleges founded for the members of the Christian College Coalition. Dr. purpose of serving and strengthening this particular Heddendorf and Stan D. Gaede, Professor of Sociol­ facet of private higher education through a variety of ogy, Gordon College, Wenham, MA taught the cooperative activities. Member colleges are located in week-long seminar. Dr. Heddendorf handled the 25 states and are drawn from 24 denominations, in­ applied view of the topic, and Dr. Gaede presented a cluding several interdenominational schools. theoretical view. The 13 participants, selected by the Coalition, Calendar of Events worked on both theoretical and applied programs. April 29 ...... Last Day of Classes The morning sessions included lectures by the in­ May 2-6 ...... Final Exams structors and di~cussions among the participants. Af­ May 6 ...... Commencement Concert ternoons were times of working on specifically devel­ May 7 ...... Commencement 10:00 a.m. oped programs or projects, which ranged from the May 9-27 ...... May Term development of syllabi and course outlines to re­ search for books. MAY PRAYER CALENDAR Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Psalm 51 :6

Pray that students, faculty, staff, and admin- Dr. John Lothers, Professor of Biology, re- 1 lstration will be obedient to the Lord, respond- 15 quests your prayers for his health, especially Ing in truth and in wisdom as He indeed concerning food allergies. desires and enables us. Please ask God's blessing on Mr. Rudolph Final examinations begin today. Please pray 16 Schmidt, Dean of Admissions and Records, 2 for the students as they prepare for them and as he oversees the activities of May Term. take them. Remember the professors, also, as they evaluate the exams and assign grades Please pray for Dr. Martin Essenburg, Presi- for the semester. 17 dent, as he serves in his role as chief adminis- trator. Miss Rebecca Stigers, Education Placement 3 Coordinator, requests your prayers for the Remember Mrs. Mary Faith George, Office teacher education graduates who are seeking 18 Clerk in the Accounting Office, as she loyally employment for the fall. Also, remember Miss serves in this position. Stigers as she teaches Curriculum Materials Thank God with us for our new Assistant during May Term. 19 Directors of Admissions Counseling, Mr. Two important activities of Graduation week Timothy McQultty and Mr. Scott Kennedy. 4 are taking place today. Ask God's blessing on These young men recently graduated from the Commencement rehearsal and the alumni Covenant and will begin work in early June. luncheon for graduates. Ask God's blessing on Dr. Kenneth Austin, Professor of Physics Raymond Dameron is a 20 Professor of History. In addition to his teach- 5 frequent contributor to maintaining a sense of ing, he ministers to the members of Chat- humor at Covenant. Thank God for his pro- tanooga Valley Presbyterian Church. fessional skill in the classroom, as well as for Please pray for Mrs. Collyn Schmidt, Assis- the gift of laughter. 21 tant Supervisor of Housekeeping, as she be- Please pray for the Chorale under the direction gins work on the busy conference season. 6 of Dr. John Hamm as they entertain the Thank God for His great gift of music and for graduates and their families at the Com- 22 His blessing us with Drs. Robert Monroe, and mencement Concert tonight. Craig Parker, Associate Professors of Music. Today is an important day in the lives of many Trustee Wendell Graves of Waterloo, IA works 7 young people. Please remember the Covenant 23 in trading and investing. Thank God for his graduates as they participate in Commence- involvement in Christian education at Cove- ment exercises this morning. nant and with Cono Christian School in Iowa. Remember Mr. Aoyd Simmons, Business Dr. Susan Gallagher, Assistant Professor of 8 Manager, as he faithfully fuffills his duties. 24 English, completed her first year of teaching This is the first day of May term. which is an at Covenant. Please pray that she would enjoy 9 intensified month of classes, much like sum- a relaxing summer. mer school. Ask the Lord's blessing on stu- Praise God for Miss Phyllis Crooks, Control- dents and professors as they work together 25 ler, and her unflagging dedication to the col- through May 27. lege. Ask God to bless Trustee Ralph Langford, Ask God's blessing on Dr. J. C. Keister, Pro- 10 who lives with his wile in Gadsden, AL. His fessor of Physics, today. work with the Special Olympics, Alabama 26 Council, has been deeply appreciated there. Thank God for His great blessing of visual art Mr. Langford retires from the Board this year 27 and the talent Mr. Edward Kellogg, Associate after much fine service. Professor of Art, can share with us. Ask God to guide the Recreation Education The library has a faithful worker in Mrs. 11 students on the Wilderness Trip as they seek 28 Sandra Barker, who is a Library Technical to learn more about His world. Assistant. Praise God for her. Please ask God's blessing on Miss EIieen Pray for Dr. Arthur Klem in his work as Vice 12 Auel, Office Services Manager, as she over- 29 President for Development, as we near the sees the work done in this department. deadline for the '82-'83 gifts and grants goal. Making the goal of $710,000 will enable the Thank God with us for Dr. Michael Rulon, college to claim a challenge grant of 13 Associate Professor of Psychology. who is $200,0001 making final plans for the annual Psych Tour. Ask God for journey mercies for he and his Memorial Day is when we remember our students as they travel. 30 loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord. Praise Him for the gift of eternal life for Mr. Charles Anderson, Professor of Biblical all who will believe on His name! 14 Studies, returns to classes in the fall after a sabbatical. Please pray for a profitable sum- Personnel Director Mr. Kenneth Lee oversees mer of preparation for him. 31 the college staff as well as all student work- ers. Ask God's blessing on his work. JUNE PRAYER CALENDAR

Mrs. Dixie Powell, Bookkeeper in the Account- Remember Miss Betsy Varner, Admissions 1 ing office diligently fulfills her duties. Please 17 Counseling Secretary, as she cheerfully pray for her today. serves in this office. Secretary of Admission and Records Mrs. Remember Mr. Bill Seawell, Director of Din- 2 Fern Moore is a faithful servant. Thank God 18 ing Services, as he oversees the cafeteria dur- for her today. ing the summer conferences. Please pray for Mr. Harry Pinner, Director of Praise God for fathers today, and for the lov- 3 Admissions Counseling, as he and his staff 19 ing care of our Father in heaven as He guides participate in a planning retreat this weekend. His children at Covenant. Mr. Robert Heerdt of Glenside, PA markets Ask the Lord to watch over Dr. Roger Lam- 4 insurance in the mid-Atlantic states . Ask God 20 bert, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, to give him wisdom in this as well as in his as he travels to the Far East this summer as work as a member of the Board of Trustees. an area consultant for Mission to the World . Thank God with us today for Dr. Sanford Dr. Charles Donaldson, Director of Planning 5 Shaw, Associate Professor of Modern Lan- 21 and Enrollment Development, asks for prayer guages. that students planning to enroll in the fall will be able to secure financial resources to enable Please pray for Dr. Nicholas Barker, Vice them to come. 6 President for Academic and Student Affairs, and Dean of Students Barry Loy, as they at- Pray today for recent graduates who move on tend the conference of Association for Chris- 22 to new jobs, or who may still be seeking tians in Student Development today through placement, that they may serve the Lord Thursday in St. Paul , MN. gladly whatever their pursuits. Praise God for Mrs. Patricia Monroe, Secre- The maintenance of all the buildings on cam- 7 tary to the President, and for her cheerful 23 pus is a big job. Pray for Mr. Benjamin Clark, work. Supervisor of Maintenance and Operations, and Mr. Earl Klinger, Maintenance Mechanic, Ask God's blessing on Mr. James Clark, Se- as they work. 8 curity Guard, as he fulfills his duties in this position . Mr. John Loeks serves as a Covenant trustee 24 as well as an attorney in Grand Rapids , Ml. Dr. Douglas Sizemore, Associate Professor of Praise God for his dedication . 9 Information and Computer Science , has worked diligently to develop this major. Ask Pray today for next year's student leaders. God for continued interest and blessing on 25 President Jerry Hayes and Stephen Lauren this program. Bigger, Campus Activities Board Chairman, are already preparing for the fall semester. Office Coordinator of the Development Office, 10 Mrs . Ruth McKinley, is a faithful servant. Keep the Student Development department in Thank God with us for her today. 26 your prayers today as they work to put to- gether the policies, handbooks, and materials Pray for Mr. Eugene Fitzgerald, Athletic Di rec- needed to make student life run smoothly this 11 tor, as he plans game schedules for next year fall. and as he works in developing a complete program . Conference Director Mr. Randy Smith is ex- 27 tremely busy this time of year. Please pray for Thank God for Dr. Louis Voskuil, Professor of him as he oversees the many activities on 12 History, and his service in the History De- campus this summer. partment. Dr. , Professor of Philosophy, Remember Mr. Neal McKinney, System Man- 28 offers his teaching skill during the summer to 13 ager of the administrative computer, today as Sangre de Cristo Seminary in Colorado . Pray he oversees computer maintenance and care. that he may enjoy his time there with col- Praise God for Dr . Brian McRae, Assistant leagues and family . 14 Professor of Chemistry, and his work in the Associate Professor of Biblical Studies Chemistry department. 29 Raymond Clark teaches and preaches in Chat- Ask God 's blessing on Mr. Hadley Mitchell, tanooga area churches . Thank God for en- 15 Assistant Professor of Economics, as he both abling him in this ministry. relaxes this summer and prepares for classes Mr. Robert Harbert has accomplished much in the fall. 30 in his assignment as Assistant Physical Plant Please pray for Miss Betty Barham, Office Director. Ask God for direction in the major 16 Clerk in the Accounting Office today . summer projects in campus maintenance .