Contents A Word from the Editors. v How Are the People Around You Doing? [Distinguished Faculty Award Address, 2004] Mark A. Heinrich. 1 Spiritual Androgyny in the Works of Constanza de Castilla Mary Elizabeth Baldridge . 8 “I Would Rather Be Ashes than Dust” Jack London (January 13, 1909) A Credo for Life and Death [2004 Russell Bradley Jones Lecture] David E. Crutchley. .16 Professionals, Paraprofessionals and Semi-Professionals: Training and Managing the Student Worker Shelia Gaines. 28 Lewis’ & Tolkien’s “Mythtery” of Godliness Albert L. Lang. 37 The Many Facets of WAC: Writing Across the General Education Curriculum Ellen M. Millsaps. 47 The Practice of Baptist Higher Education Don H. Olive, Sr. 59 2004 Founders Day Address Joe Bill Sloan. 66 iii Post-Millennial Optimism in Sarah Scott’s Millennium Hall David N. Goff . 69 Liberal Arts Education: Strong Minds, Strong Hearts [Liberal Arts Week Address, Feb. 15, 2005] Robin Bryson Thomerson (’83) . 80 What I Believe Regarding Science and Scripture John W. Burton. 90 Fundamentalism [2005 T. B. Maston Lecture] Fisher H. Humphreys. 101 2004 International Chapel Address Jae-Shik Shin. 114 Distinguished 2004-05 Alumni Award Recipients Charles W. Camp (’60)—Distinguished Alumnus. .117 Charles W. Gibbs (’91)—Outstanding Young Alumnus. 121 Power and Tragedy: The Invisible Man Shannon M. Korda [Directed by Don H. Olive, Sr.]. 125 Contributors. 136 iv A Word from the Editors Last year’s issue of Carson-Newman Studies began with the fol- lowing statements: This forty-third issue of Carson-Newman Studies reflects a wide range of ideas held by the faculty, staff, and students, as well as a rich variety of ideas presented by various lecturers. An academic community requires both the development of thought on campus and the infusion of ideas from off campus. This diversity of think- ing keeps alive the central mission of the college’s academic pro- gram—the consideration, development, and refinement of the life of the mind. The academic community withers without such activ- ity. This forty-fourth issue reasserts these thoughts. The academic year 2004-2005 began with the shared insights and compassionate urgings of Mark A. Heinrich, recipient of the 2003 Dis- tinguished Faculty Award. His address, printed in this issue, reminds us of the common responsibility to nurture relationships in order to share more effectively in this close-knit community of learning. Dr. Heinrich has not only taught us by words, but also by actions. The lectures presented here by Joe Bill Sloan, David Crutchley, Robin Thomerson, and Fisher H. Humphreys remind the readers that a place continues to exist for the public presentation of challenging ideas. The faculty, staff, and student articles demonstrate the depth of research and thinking that support the principal task of the teaching enterprise. The editors thank all the contributors. We renew the invitation to other faculty, staff, and alumni to offer their intellectual efforts in fu- ture issues of Carson-Newman Studies. Don H. Olive, Editor Michael Arrington, Managing Editor v How Are the People Around You Doing? [Distinguished Faculty Award Address, 2004] Mark A. Heinrich In fall of 1994, Dr. Michael Carter unexpectedly summoned sev- eral of us to his office. We quickly learned the reason for this rather urgent unplanned meeting. Earlier in the week, Dr. R. Lofton Hudson, now in failing health, called Dr. Maddox to inquire about Carson- Newman’s interest in his life’s work. Dr. Carter also informed us that we were one among five or six colleges and universities under consid- eration. All of this suggested that Carson-Newman was now posi- tioned to permanently hold the most pioneering work in the area of pastoral counseling. We all agreed that securing Dr. Hudson’s collec- tion would further strengthen programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Over the next four years, CN worked closely with Dr. Hudson and his family. In the end, the Hudson family chose Carson-Newman. Af- ter the decision was final, Dr. Hudson said that he chose us for the following reasons: Our firm commitment to academic integrity, Our clear sense of purpose and direction as an institution, Our unwavering commitment to open intellectual inquire, and Our sound stance with reference to denominational politics.” Dr. Hudson published, preached, taught, and lectured on many in- triguing aspects of counseling, the family, effective communication, and religion. Realizing the enormity of his life’s work, trying to effi- ciently summarize even one aspect of it for this event would simply not do him justice. But after further thought, I recalled an early and somewhat embarrassing conversation I had with Dr. Hudson. And so, it is this early conversation that will serve as the central theme for my talk today. Furthermore, I believe it is this conversation and its con- tents that outline the most important threads running through all of Hudson’s work. So, for the time remaining let me share the Whitman Sampler ver- sion of my initial meeting and conversation with this wise, humble, 2 and loving man. As I recount the story to you, listen for my ignorance. It pops up quickly. A year or so after Dr. Hudson contacted us about donating his life’s work to CN; I was fortunate to visit with him in Omaha, Ne- braska. After arriving in Omaha, Dr. Hudson served as a personal tour guide showing me around the city while we chatted or while I asked him my top 1000 burning questions. You know—it’s not everyday you have an opportunity to speak with a legend. After the tour, we fresh- ened up and then headed to his favorite local restaurant for supper. On the way to the restaurant, Dr. Hudson ask, in his ponderous question- ing voice “ Mark, now I have a few questions for you.” Mark, how are you doing?” to which I was a bit surprised since we had already exchanged the standard polite disingenuous niceties. (I remember thinking to myself, why is he asking me this again—maybe he’d forgotten—or maybe his memory is failing—boy was I ever wrong). So, I said, well Dr. Hudson, I’m doing fine – and am espe- cially grateful to be here with you today. Dr. Hudson smiled as only Dr. Hudson could and said “I’m sorry I wasn’t very clear with my question”—“let me ask it in another way—how are things going in your life Mark!!” Now I’m reeeeally wondering what he’s wanting from me– sounds like he’s really checking me out (which I would later realize was all wrong). Taking another shot at his question I said, “I’m really living a sto- ried life. I have a great wife, a supportive family, many wonderful friends, a fulfilling career, and more hobbies than time. Things are good.” About that time our food arrived rescuing me from and ending this uncomfortable conversation or so I thought! We began our meal and Dr. Hudson almost immediately continued, “Mark, let me ask my question one other way—how successful have you been in your life?” I thought to myself, “I’ve finally got it—he wants to hear about my degrees, awards, publications, previous jobs, and what a wonderful person I am.” SIGH, Haaa! I was feeling immediately better as I launched into a verbal summary of my more than eleven page vita. “He’ll be impressed,” I said to myself! He did listen carefully as he always did and apologized once more saying, “I’m not communicating my questions very well tonight. Let me try to explain what I’m asking in my question. When I speak with close friends or family members or meet with practicum students or interns for supervision, we regularly discuss this question of success, personal success. Mark, you know as well as I that the popular beliefs about success and happiness (lots of money, power, status, position, 3 etc.) simply are not supported in the literature or for that matter in real life. “So, when I was asking you about success, I was asking what I believe to be one of the most fundamental and important, if not the most important, life skills. What I’m asking is, ‘How are the people around you doing”—how are the people in your life doing—the peo- ple with whom you have regular contact—how are they doing?’ How are they doing emotionally, physically, spiritually, and, most impor- tantly, how are your actions, how is your behavior impacting them? These people are employees, bosses, coworkers, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, grandparents, friends, and on and on—How are they doing because of your contact with them? —How are they doing be- cause of your presence in their life?” “Mark, self-centered people are emotionally and intellectually incapable of accurately responding to this question.” It was at this point I recall saying to myself—well, I just blew the Hudson collec- tion for Carson-Newman College. After silently beating myself up I stopped and said, “What a healthy, progressive, and threatening ap- proach to success! I’m sorry! I completely missed your question and point!” I guess that says a lot about my definition of success at this point in my life. So, I ask you Dr. Hudson’s important question: “How are the people around you doing?” How are those with whom you work, with whom you play, with whom you live—how are they doing? How does your presence in their life impact them? How has your relation- ship with them influenced their development as a human being? Now, while, you are not responsible for their well being, you must be sensi- tive to the impact you have on them—you must remain empathically connected with them.