CURRICULA The curriculum organization at Bet hany-Peniel Col lege revolves around t he stated objective of the college "to orientate students in t heir cultural and physical en vironment and their spiritual heritage in order to make for an integrated personality and C hristian social or der." All objectives of departmental curricula develop out of, and are related to, t his objective of t he college. In order to attain t his goal and meet the stated needs of the student, t he curriculum provides for both general education, which is a core of courses required for all degrees and furnis hes eac h student with a broad educational background, and special education in five divisions: Humanities, Social Science, Natural Science, Philosophy and Religion, and Fine Arts. Through these divisions, curricula are offered lead ing to four degrees, two certificates, and pre--profes sional training in various fields.
DR. C. HAROLD RIPPER Organizer of the Curricula
ART The department of art is a member of the division of Fine Arts and a part of t he general eductaion core. Courses in art fundamentals offer opportunities for the individual to cultivate an understanding of, and an appre ciation for, the aesthetic values to be found in art. While no departmental major is offered by
the College, advanced courses providing art exp e r i e n c e s for teachers, church workers, and ot her interested persons are avail able. Head of t he art department is Assistant Professor Ray Bow man. Ot hers assisting in the de partment are Dr. Anne Greve and Assistant P ro f e s s o r Rut h Fritch.
Carl Gaede sketches front o f Breesee Hall in art project.
Darleen Boldt, Beverly Clark, and Joyce Burkhart work on a sti l l life study in art funda mentals.
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