Olivet Nazarene University Digital Commons @ Olivet Course Catalogs Academic Affairs Office 1956 Olivet Nazarene College Biennial Catalog 1956-1958 Olivet Nazarene University Olivet Nazarene University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/acaff_catalog Part of the Christian Denominations and Sects Commons, Christianity Commons, and the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation University, Olivet Nazarene, "Olivet Nazarene College Biennial Catalog 1956-1958" (1956). Course Catalogs. 43. https://digitalcommons.olivet.edu/acaff_catalog/43 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Academic Affairs Office at Digital Commons @ Olivet. It has been accepted for inclusion in Course Catalogs by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Olivet. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Accredited By • N o r t h C e n t r a l A s s o c i a t i o n o f C o l l e g e s a n d S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l s • U n i v e r s i t y o f I l l i n o i s a s a C l a s s “ A ” C o l l e g e • I l l i n o i s S t a t e D e p a r t m e n t o f E d u c a t i o n a s a T e a c h e r T r a i n i n g C o l l e g e Member of • A s s o c i a t i o n f o r H i g h e r E d u c a t i o n o f N a t i o n a l E d u c a t io n A s s o c i a t i o n • I l l i n o i s F e d e r a t i o n o f C o l l e g e s Olivet Nazarene College BIENNIAL CATALOG 1956-1957 a n d 1957-1958 KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS Table of Contents C o l l e g e C a l e n d a r ................................................................................................................................................... 5 B o a r d o f T r u s t e e s ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 O f f i c e r s o f A dministration ........................................................................................................................... 8 F a c u l t y .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 G e n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o n .......................................................................................................................................... 1 3 F in a n c ia l I n f o r m a t io n ....................................................................................................................................... 1 9 P e r s o n n e l S e r v i c e s ................................................................................................................................................ 2 3 A c a d e m i c I n f o r m a t io n ....................................................................................................................................... 3 0 C o u r s e s o f I n s t r u c t io n Division of Education and Psychology.................................................................. 45 Division of Fine Arts................................................................................................... 55 Division of Languages and Literature.................................................................... 67 Division of Natural Sciences..................................................................................... 75 Division of Religion and Philosophy....................................................................... 82 Division of Social Sciences......................................................................................... 96 D e g r e e s G r a n t e d in 1 9 5 5 ................................................................................................................................... 1 0 7 R o s t e r o f S t u d e n t s , 1 9 5 5 - 1 9 5 6 ..................................................................................................................... 1 0 8 I n d e x ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 1 7 [3] College Calendar 1956-57 1957-58 June 4-July 27 Summer School................................................... June 3-July 26 July 4 Independence Day—Holiday............................ July 4 August 17 Last day for regular filing of entrance appli­ cations .................................................................... August 16 August 17-18 Friday and Saturday, Entrance Examination for fall semester................................................... August 16-17 F i r s t S e m e s t e r Sept. 5-8 Wednesday through Saturday, Freshman and Bible Certificate CourseOrientation ................. Sept. 4-7 Sept. 8 and 10 Saturday and Monday, Sophomore and Upper­ classman Registration........................................ Sept. 7 and 9 Sept. 10 Monday, Freshman and Bible Certificate Reg­ istration ................................................................. Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Tuesday, 7:30 a.m., Classes Begin.................. Sept. 10 Sept. 21-22 Friday and Saturday, Faculty Retreat—Stu­ dent Council takes charge................................. Sept. 20-21 Nov. 2 Friday, Mid-Semester......................................... Nov. 1 Nov. 9 Friday, Homecoming (T ip-O ff)....................... Nov. 8 Nov. 19 Monday, Final date for dropping courses with­ out scholastic penalty........................................ Nov. 18 Nov. 21 Wednesday, 12:20 p.m., Thanksgiving Re­ cess Begins............................................................ Nov. 20 Nov. 26 Monday, 12:30 p.m., Thanksgiving Recess End s....................................................................... Nov. 25 Dec. 8 and 9 Presentation of the “Messiah”........................... Dec. 7 and 8 Dec. 19 Wednesday, 12:20 p.m., Christmas Recess Be­ gins ......................................................................... Dec. 18 Jan. 3 Thursday, 7:30 a.m., Christmas Recess Ends Jan. 2 Jan. 14-18 Final Examinations for the Semester................ Jan. 13-17 S e c o n d S e m e s t e r Jan. 17-18 Orientation Program for Second Semester Freshmen.............................................................. Jan. 16-18 Jan. 21 Monday, Second Semester Registration Jan. 20 Mar. 15 Friday—Mid-Semester........................................ Mar. 14 April 1 Monday — Final date for dropping courses without scholastic penalty................................. Mar. 31 April 12 Friday, 12:20 p.m., Easter Recess Begins. Mar. 28 April 22 Monday, 12:30 p.m., Easter Recess Ends. April 7 April 26-27 Friday and Saturday, Entrance Examinations for fall semester................................................... April 25-26 May 14 Tuesday, Field D a y ........................................... May 13 May 20-24 Senior W e e k ........................................................ May 19-23 [5l COLLEGE CALENDAR 1956-57 1957-58 May 24 Friday, Investiture Day...................................... May 23 May 23-28 Final Examinations for the Semester................ May 22-27 May 26 Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Baccalaureate Sermon. May 25 May 26 Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Annual Sermon................ May 25 May 28 Tuesday, 6:00 p.m., Phi Delta Lambda Dinner May 27 May 29 Wednesday, 12:00 m., Class Reunions........... May 28 May 29 Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., Alumni Business Meeting................................................................. May 28 May 29 Wednesday, 6:00 p.m., Alumni Dinner......... May 28 May 29 Wednesday, 8:00 p.m., Commencement Con­ cert ......................................................................... May 28 May 30 Thursday, 10:00 a.m., Commencement Ad­ dress ....................................................................... May 29 [ 6 ] Board of Trustees Updike, Paul, D.D., Chairman M a is h , O. L. Marion, Indiana Grand Rapids, Michigan A l b e a , W. E., D.D., Vice-Chairman Marks, Thomas L. Dayton, Ohio Anderson, Indiana G a l l o w a y , H. S., D.D., Secretary M a r t in , E . W . Columbus, Ohio Detroit, Michigan P u r in t o n , W. S., D.D., Treasurer M c C o rd , T. T. Oskaloosa, Iowa Springfield, Illinois McGuire, W. M., D.D. R e e d , H. W., Th.D., D.D., President of Pontiac, Michigan College Kankakee, Illinois M ilb y , J. H a r l a n Springfield, Illinois C a n t w e l l , L u t h e r I ndianapolis, Indiana M o o r e , M a r k R . Kankakee, Illinois C o l e , F l o y d E . Cincinnati, Ohio M o r g a n , A r t h u r C. Valparaiso, Indiana C o l l in s , J. C . Oakland City, Indiana M y e rs , L . E. Valparaiso, Indiana D a v is , L . C . Bedford, Indiana P a r r o t t , L e s l ie Flint, Michigan D o w n s , H a r l e y I ndianapolis, Indiana P h il l ip s , G e n e Des Moines, Iowa E a s t m a n , A l v a W . Grand Ledge, Michigan R e a d e r , G e o r g e H . D . Georgetown, Illinois Eckley, L. D. S c h n e id e r , A l b e r t Peoria, Illinois Columbus, Indiana F r e d e r ic k , R . B . S im m o n s , M il e s A . Ironton, Ohio Columbus, Ohio G ib s o n , C. A., D.D. S im p s o n , E. D., D.D. Milwaukee, Wisconsin Maplewood, Missouri G ib s o n , D o n a ld J. S t a n l e y , H a r r y T . Milwaukee, Wisconsin Saginaw, Michigan G r e e k , W . B . S t a r r , D o n a ld , P h .D . Winchester, Indiana Detroit, Michigan H a t t o n , H. C. S y l v ia , H o w a r d S. Sterling, Illinois Van Wert, Ohio J a c o b s, C h a r l e s F . T u c k e r , J. P a u l University City, Missouri Cape Girardeau, Missouri L e e , R o ss W a l k e r , M y r o n Richmond, Indiana Danville, Illinois [ 7 ] OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS H a r o l d W. R e e d , M.S., Th.D., D.D., President W i l l i s E. Snowbarger, M.A., Ph.D., Dean of the College R. Wayne Gardner, M.A., D.D., Dean of Students C.