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Howard White, Raymond Muncy, Marsha Harper, Winnie Bell and Marie Byers
1006. Altman, Ted Max. “Contributions of George Benson to Christian Education.” Ed.D. dissertation. North Texas State University, 1971.
This study is a biographical analysis of George S. Benson, the second president of Harding College. Besides his presidency, the study emphasizes Benson’s role as a missionary to China during the 1920s and the 1930s. Special notice is given to Benson’s dedication to the National Education Program at Harding College.
1007. Atteberry, James L. The Story of Harding College. Searcy, AR: privately published, 1966.
Describes the early years of Harding College prior to moving to Searcy, Arkansas. The various chapters give the author’s impressions of Harding College as it developed until 1966. It is not an attempt to give a thorough and definitive history of the school.
1008. Bannister, Mickey Dean. “Changes in Religious Emphasis Among Selected Colleges Associated with the Church of Christ.” Ed.D. dissertation. Oklahoma State University, 1985.
A study of David Lipscomb College, Pepperdine University, and Oklahoma Christian College to identify changes in religious emphasis. The author notes a major difference between Lipscomb and Oklahoma Christian on the one hand, and Pepperdine on the other. The two former schools are perceived as being “defenders of the faith” while Pepperdine is seen as a “free Christian College.” This major difference determines the religious emphasis of the schools.
1009. Banowsky, William S. The Mirror of A Movement: Churches of Christ as Seen Through the Abilene Christian College Lectureship. Dallas: Christian Publishing Company, 1965.
Because of the autonomous nature of churches of Christ, there is no formal method of exchanging ideas or giving direction to the fellowship. The college lectureship has somewhat filled this gap. 152The book analyzes the types of speeches given, why they are given, and the impact of these ideas on churches of Christ.
1010. Beeman, W. O. Oklahoma Christian College: Dream to Reality. Delight, AR: Gospel Light Publishing Company, 1970.
Chronicles the early failures of Christian education among churches of Christ in Oklahoma and the new attempt in Bartlesville when Central Christian College opened in 1949. Beginning as a junior college, the Board of Directors moved the school to Oklahoma City in 1958. The school moved to senior college status, gaining accreditation in 1966.
1011. Boles, Leo Lipscomb and J. E. Choate. I’ll Stand on the Rock: A Biography of H. Leo Boles. Nashville: Gospel Advocate Company, 1965.
A study of a former president of David Lipscomb College. Boles was an outstanding preacher and educator within churches of Christ. He was president of the school when it changed its name from Nashville Bible School to David Lipscomb College.
1012. Cosgrove, Owen Glen. “The Administration of Don Heath Morris at Abilene Christian College.” Ph.D. dissertation. North Texas State University, 1976.
The scope of the study includes background material on Don Morris and then an analysis of his administration as president of Abilene Christian College. Since Morris was president of the school during the growth years of the school, knowing his ideas on the purposes of the college, faculty growth, fiscal policies, academic freedom, racial integration, and morality are important for the future of the school.
1013. Croom, A. S. The Early History of Harding College. Searcy, AR: privately published, 1954.
Attempts to give an alternate story of some of the early years of Harding College, especially as it involved Arkansas Christian College. The author is interested in correcting errors in Norvel Young’s account of Harding in his The History of Christian Colleges published in 1949.
1014. Evans, Jack. “The History of Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, Texas.” M.A. thesis. Texas Western College, 1963.
Describes and chronicles the development of education among black churches of Christ culminating in the formation of Southwestern Christian College in 1950. In addition to a general history, the thesis deals with the struggle for accreditation and financing. Evans is currently president of the college.
1015. Evans, Warren Donald. “Educational Expenditures Within Liberal 153Arts Colleges and Colleges Maintained by Members of the Church of Christ.” Ed.D. dissertation. Pennsylvania State University, 1963.
This study analyzes expenditures toward various activities in colleges operated by members of churches of Christ in the areas of internal distribution of expenditures, for long-range planning, and as a means to indicate to prospective donors the greatest needs of the college. The author compares the colleges within the fellowship of churches of Christ with schools listed in the Sixty College Studies. The dissertation indicates a number of conclusions based broadly on a need to study expenditures in order to better facilitate a better day-by-day operation of the schools and to be able to project with some accuracy the future.
1016. Gresham, Perry E. Campbell and the Colleges. Nashville, TN: The Disciples of Christ Historical Society, 1973.
Analyzes the impact of Alexander Campbell on education within the broad scope of Disciples of Christ (Christian Church), Independent Christian churches, and churches of Christ. With the establishment of Bethany College in 1841, Campbell set in motion the establishment of numerous colleges in all segments of the American Restoration Movement.
1017. Harris, Jim. Schools of Preaching: An Evaluation of Ministerial Preparation. Fort Worth: Star Bible Publications, Inc., 1984.
Analyzes and evaluates schools of preaching among churches of Christ. Using a questionnaire, a sampling of graduates from four schools of preaching responded to the impact the schools had upon them during their first year in the ministry. The study revealed two suggestions: (1) incorporate an internship requirement for graduation, and (2) if at all possible, the school of preaching graduate should continue his education beyond the two years required in most such schools.
1018. Hooper, Robert E. A Call to Remember: Chapters in Nashville Restoration History. Nashville: Gospel Advocate Company, 1978.
A series of essays that focus on David Lipscomb and the school that bears his name. The chapter, “David Lipscomb College: A Reminder of the Restoration Movement,” relates the various buildings on the campus to leaders in the more conservative direction of the Restoration Movement, the churches of Christ.
1019. Hooper, Robert E. “The Political and Educational Ideas of David Lipscomb.” Ph.D. dissertation. George Peabody College, 1965.
An analysis of David Lipscomb’s views on education, showing how his views have had a major impact on higher education among churches of Christ. His emphasis on Bible 154training for all students without a seminary-type education for preachers was important for churches of Christ. Discusses the 1891 founding of the Nashville Bible School, now David Lipscomb College.
1020. Hooper, Robert E. and Jim Turner. Willard Collins: The People Person. Nashville: 20th Century Christian, 1986.
A biography of the fourteenth president of David Lipscomb College. His strength as a “people person” can be seen in the more than twenty years he served as vice-president of the school prior to accepting the presidency in 1977. His administration witnessed considerable physical growth and an increased endowment of nearly $20,000,000.
1021. Larsen, Dale Russell. “A History of York College, 1890-1966.” Ed.D. dissertation. Teachers College, University of Nebraska, 1966.
This study of York College is historical in nature, beginning with its founding in 1890 until 1966. The school, a junior college, has had several sponsorships in its history. In 1956 members of churches of Christ began operation of the school. The college is rather unique among churches of Christ since it operates on a campus that restricts the use of the campus to ensure a continuation of York College.
1022. Lawton, Eugene. “A Six Point Followup Study of the Graduates of Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, Texas from 1952-1957.” M.A. thesis. Pepperdine University, 1959.
An analysis of the graduates of Southwestern Christian College graduates from 1952-1957 in the following aspects: (1) occupational standing, (2) economic development, (3) home ownership, (4) marital relationships, (5) religious involvement, and (6) educational advancement. The author used questionnaires to obtain his information.
1023. Maddox, Douglas Pat. “A Financial Analysis of Church of Christ Related Institutions Based on Enrollment and Costs.” Ph.D. dissertation. Texas Tech University, 1982.
An analysis of the financial problems of private colleges and universities in general, but more specifically of colleges and universities related to churches of Christ. The study includes sixteen two- and four-year schools. The schools should pay particular attention to resource management.
1024. Morris, Don H. “Add-Ran and Its Heirs.” Restoration Quarterly 16 (Summer-Fall 1973): 260-72.
Describes Add-Ran College’s place in the development of 155Christian education among those associated with the Restoration Movement. The division involving instrumental music is worship centered at Add-Ran College and the Clark family. The school moved to Waco and then to Forth Worth where it is today known as Texas Christian University. In 1910 members of churches of Christ organized Thorp Springs Christian College, now extinct, on the property of the old Add-Ran College.
1025. Morris, Don H. and Max Leach. Like Stars Shining Brightly: The Personal Story of Abilene Christian College. Abilene, TX: Abilene Christian College Press, 1953.
A personal story of Abilene Christian College as told by men who were students, teachers, and administrators during the school’s formative years. The last two chapters tell of Don Morris’ presidential administration until 1953.
1026. Muncy, Raymond L. Searcy, Arkansas: A Frontier Town Grows up with America. Searcy, AR: Harding Press, 1976.
A history of a small, rural Arkansas city where Harding University is located. Although there are no chapters specifically on Harding University, the book chronicles the relationship of the town and the university.
1027. Nichols, James Don. “A History of Harding College, 1924-1984.” Ed.D. dissertation. University of Arkansas, 1985.
The purpose of this study is to trace the historical circumstances surrounding the establishment, growth, and development of Harding College from 1924 to 1984. The study is organized around the three presidential administrations of the college.
1028. Pittman, Samuel Parker. Lipscomb’s Golden Heritage: 1891-1941. Nashville: Associated Ladies for Lipscomb, 1983.
A reprint of a history of the Nashville Bible School and David Lipscomb College that appeared in the 1941 edition of the Backlog, the school’s yearbook. It is the best published history of the first Fifty years of Lipscomb’s history. Pittman was a long-time member of the faculty.
1029. Powell, James Marvin and Mary Nelle Hardeman Powers. N. B. H.: A Biography of Nicholas Brodie Hardeman. Nashville: Gospel Advocate Company, 1964.
A biography of N. B. Hardeman that develops his relationship to the school that bears his name. Written in part by Hardeman’s daughter, it is very sympathetic to him. Of special interest is the chapter, “F. H. C. -- Other Facets.” It emphasizes the economic situation of the school during the 1930s.
1561030. Royce, Nyal D. “A Study of the Environment of Harding College as perceived by its Students and Faculty and as Anticipated by Entering Students.” Ed.D. dissertation. Memphis State University, 1969.
A study of an 800 student sample composed of sub-groups of men and women incoming students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors to measure certain features of Harding College and to define the consequent presses which its students felt. These presses were to be related to institutional goals, to study the effectiveness of programs in implementing institutional objectives. Areas of congruence and dissonance between students and administration were sought in order to detect areas of foment and unrest.
1031. Rushford, Jerry, ed. Text by Howard A. White. Crest of A Golden Wave: A Pictorial History of Pepperdine University, 1937-1987. Malibu, CA: Pepperdine University, 1987.
A pictorial history on the celebration of the university’s fiftieth anniversary. The volume does not pretend to be a comprehensive or definitive history of the university. It deals with fifty years of progress of the school that began as George Pepperdine College in 1937.
1032. Scobey, James E., ed. Franklin College and Its Influences. Nashville: McQuiddy Printing Company, 1906.
Includes a number of essays by graduates of Franklin College giving their assessment of the school. Franklin College was founded by Tolbert Fanning, a leader in the southern Restoration Movement. David Lipscomb, an 1849 graduate, contributed to the book.
1033. Sears, Lloyd Cline. For Freedom: The Biography of John Nelson Armstrong. Austin, TX: Sweet Publishing Company, 1969.
A sympathetic investigation of the life of J. N. Armstrong, long-time president of Harding College. Armstrong had been a student at the Nashville Bible School under David Lipscomb and James A. Harding. The book chronicles the struggles of Cordell and Harper Christian colleges in Oklahoma prior to Armstrong’s move to Arkansas.
1034. Sears, Lloyd Cline. What is Your Life?: An Autobiography. Dallas: Temple Publishing Company, 1979.
The author and subject of this study served as dean of Harding College through the difficult years of the 1930s when the school moved to Searcy, Arkansas. He continued in this capacity during the growth years of the 1940s and the 1950s. The story of Harding College cannot be known without understanding the place of Dean Sears.
1571035. Thompson, Robert Edward. “An Analysis of Fund-raising Methods used by Church of Christ-related Four-year Colleges in the United States of America.” Ed.D. dissertation. George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1983.
The study focuses on eight four-year church of Christ-related colleges. These schools have little information concerning their development programs. Planning giving is not a major emphasis of the schools. To implement better planning giving, the development officers should be well trained through continuing education. Furthermore, schools would do well to add more well-trained development personnel as this has been shown to raise the level of giving in private schools.
1036. Varner, Cleddy Louie. “The Development of an Undergraduate Recreation Curriculum for Abilene Christian University.” Ed.D. dissertation. University of Northern Colorado, 1980.
The development of a recreation curriculum for Abilene Christian University is the focus of this study. Two goals are stated: (1) better trained municipal directors, and (2) more well-rounded youth ministers for churches of Christ. Based on a survey, the author urges better training in supervision of recreational programs and a restructured program in youth ministry.
1037. West, Earl. “James A. Harding and Christian Education.” Restoration Quarterly 24 (Spring 1981): 65-79.
Analyzes James A. Harding’s philosophy of life by showing how his faith in God influenced his understanding of Christian education. A strong believer in God s providence, he believed God would care for him in all circumstances. Hence he would not accept remuneration for teaching the bible in the Nashville Bible School.
1038. Young, M. Norvel. A History of Christian Colleges Established and Controlled by Members of the Churches of Christ. Kansas City, MO: Old Paths Book Club, 1949.
An overview of colleges operated by members of churches of Christ. The study relates present-day schools to the historic roots of the American Restoration Movement, including Alexander Campbell’s Bethany College. It does not include a number of schools begun since 1949.
1039. Youngs, Bill. Faith was His Fortune: The Life Story of George Pepperdine. No publication date. Probably published in 1976.
Describes the impact of George Pepperdine in the business world as the founder of the Western Auto Supply Company. Chapters thirty-one through thirty-four deal with Pepperdine’s involvement in the school that would bear his name.
