1970-1971 Academic Catalog

STUDENT LIFE 13 CHRISTIAN SERVICE Every student is encouraged to participate in some area of Christian service for at least two of the four years of the college program. It is the belief of the college administration and faculty that this experience provides a vital means of achieving the stated objectives of the purpose of the college. There are opportunities for experience and service in local church ministry, in homes for orphans, the indigent and the infirm, penal institutions, cor– respondence with missionary personnel, open air meetings, children's meet– ings in private homes, and religious surveys. The Director of Christian Service is responsible for the assignment of students who register for all kinds of Christian service work. He is also responsible for Sunday services on campus, prayer meetings, student service teams and pastoral counseling. The Christian Service committee, made up of both faculty and students, works with the Director in defining the types of activities as well as estab– lishing guidelines for the entire Christian Service program. DEVOTIONAL In addition to private devotions and weekly dormitory prayer meetings, half-hour mission prayer meetings are conducted each morning before the beginning of classes. Two days are designated each year as days of prayer. A series of Bible lectures or a missionary conference is scheduled each quarter. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES A variety of social events under the direction of the Student Affairs Com– mittee provide wholesome fellowship for the students. Semi-formal dinners, parties, talent programs, and various types of concerts and cultural programs are prov~ded. DRAMA Each year the students, under the direction of a member of the Speech Department, present several major theatrical productions. These are an im– portant part of the college's program of personality and cultural development. Those who participate in these productions become eligible for election to the college's drama workshop group, The Village Players. MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS Students with musical talents have many opportunmes to participate in college musical programs, gospel teams, College Choir, Choralaires, Marching and Concert Bands, and vocal and instrumental ensembles. A pep band performs at athletic contests.