METHODIST
COLLEGE
College President L. Stacy Weaver, and Student Government Association President, Thomas S. Yow, discuss Methodist Couege's expanding program.
QUALITY EDUCATION
WITH A CHRISTIAN
PERSPECTIVE
Under the guiding principles of "academic excellence
and the Christian concept of life", Methodist College
continues to project its .influence and service as an
institution of higher education. The college moves forward
with a "sound, basic curriculum under the instruction
of a competent and dedicated faculty."
In seeking to fulfill the purpose for which it was
founded, Methodist College provides the opportunity for
its students to prepare for mature and responsible living
as Christian citizens in the twentieth century. Through
its academic program, Christian orientation and extracurricular functions, the college guides its students in
their intellectual, spiritual, social and physical development.
The college opened in 1960 with 88 freshman, 10
faculty members and four buildings.
In September 1965, the enrollment will be between
750 and 800 students, with 49 faculty members and 14
buildings, including a bell tower.
Campus Facilities
Methodist College is located five and one-half miles
north of Fayetteville (population 53,000) in the Cape
Fear Valley of North Carolina on a six-hundred-acre
site between U. S. Highway 401 and the Cape Fear River.
With full realization of the part which adequate
facilities contribute to the experience of learning, Methodist College has pressed forward with the construction
and completion of fourteen out of the seventeen structures
projected for the campus.
These units are designed and constructed along the
lines of contemporary architecture providing an attractive,
stimulating and challenging atmosphere.
Intellectual Development
Methodist College seeks to lead its students
the humanities and basic sciences.
into intellectual maturity through a liberal arts program which emphasizes
Over 200 courses are offered in six areas of study.
Education and Psychology, (4) Science and Mathematics,
(1) Language and Literature,
(2) Religion
(5) Social Science, and (6) Fine Arts.
Majors include:
English
Biology
French
Chemistry
Economics and Business Administration •
Through its Teacher Education Program, the college prepares
Science, Social Studies, and the special teacher of General Music.
A "3-2" program in Engineering
and Philosophy,
Music
Religion
History
Mathematics
Elementary Education
secondary
teachers
of English,
(3)
French,
Mathematics,
is available in co-operation with North Carolina State University and Duke University.
No academic program, however, can be any stronger than the faculty which brings it to life. The strength of Methodist
College's academic program rests with its high quality faculty. The faculty-student ratio is 1 to 16, providing a close interpersonal relationship which may be observed in counseling experiences, freedom of academic exchange, a cordial "hello"
while walking across campus and student-faculty associations on the athletic courts and during social events.
The uew library occupied in November, 1964, provides an academic resource second only to the faculty. This new,
air-conditioned and modern facility adds considerably to the high quality academic program being developed by the college.
Air-conditioned Student Union-Cafeteria
Spiritual Development
Methodist College is committed to a program of
higher education with a distinctively Christian orientation.
To this end it provides a well-balanced program of
religious activities which ministers to the moral and
spintual development of the student body.
Classroom Building
Each Wednesday of the academic year, the college
community convenes for a 3D-minute chapel period. On
Sundays students are urged to worship at the church
of their choice. Bus schedules on Sunday mornings are
arranged to accommodate students who wish to attend
church in town. A period of fellowship and study is also
conducted on campus each Sunday.
Denominational groups have been organized so that
students of the various denominations can come together
for fellowship, inspiration and study.
Students preparing for church vocations have established a tradition of coming together at weekly intervals
for prayer, meditation and worship.
Library
Garber Hall---one of four air-conditioned
dormitories
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activities is provided through numerous campus organizations, social activities and cultural opportunities.
Physical Development
Financial Assistance
The physical well-being of students is a part of the
purpose to which Methodist College is dedicated. Athletics
is, therefore, an integral part of the total educational
program.
As its investment in the future leaders of our churches
and communities, Methodist College offers scholarships,
loans, tuition remission, campus employment and grantsin-aid as a supplement to the financial program of worthy
students whose families, after some sacrifice, are unable
to provide all the necessary funds.
Methodist College is a member of the Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with teams in basketball,
bowling, cross country, golf and tennis. Baseball, track,
soccer and wrestling will soon be added.
A strong intramural program for all students is
carried on throughout the academic year.
Three full-time faculty members direct the required
physical education program for freshmen and sophomores.
Through instruction in a variety of activities, this program provides the opportunity for sound development
of the physical, emotional and social aspects of the
individual.
Competitive scholarship examinations are given. Applicants who wish to take these examinations should
request the dates on which they are scheduled.
Campus Visitation
We extend to you a cordi.al invitation to "come and
see" Methodist College. Discover for yourself the wellbalanced program for intellectual, spiritual and physical
development. High School seniors and transfer students
who are interested in attending Methodist College and
desire to visit the campus are invited to contact the
Publi<: Relations Office for further information.
Director of Public Relations
Methodist College
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Modernly equipped Science Building
Name
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City
State
Subject or Major Interest
Present School or College
Graduation Date
I am interested in Methodist College. Send information
concerning:
RICHMOND
215 mi. -- WASHINGTON
320 mi.
-- NEW YORK
550 mi.
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Winston-Salem
120 mi.
Elizabeth
Cit,
195 mi •
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Asheville
250 mi. ••
Charlotte 140 mi.
Morehea,j Cit~
140 mi.
COLUMBIA
CHARLESTON
ATLANTA
JACKSONVILLE
MIAMI
155 mi.
200 mi.
375 mi.
mi.
780 mi.
445
Wilmington
90
mi.
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