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Biblical Studie*

Noted for his broad range of , —— ~ — — _ — ................ ... ,

knowledge on a variety of topics in­

cluding Biblical issues and historical

events and trends, Dr. Oliver’s fa­

vorite topic of personal study and

interest is the life of General George

Armstrong Custer. He is somewhat

an authority of Custer’s career and

legacy. His comments about Custer

are entertaining and intriguing to any

history buff.

Like all professors, Dr. Oliver

spends hours of personal study in

preparation for the classroom. Stu­ Fulfilling the Task

dents reward his and his colleague’s

hard work by consistently rating the

Division of Biblical Studies highest with Faithfullness.

overall in opinion survey.

The Division of Biblical Studies is currently the fastest

growing division of the college. The Dean of Academics

attributes the increase in enrollment to the excellent

faculty who serve so faithfully. Under the leadership of Dr.

Kenneth Brown are Dr. Norman P. Spotts, Mr. Robert W.

Carver, and Dr. Edward T. Oliver. Dr. Brown came to the

college directly from the pastorate but spent most of his

career as a professor in other fundamental institutions. The

latter three have 49 years of service to CCC between them.

Dr. Spotts came to the college in 1970. Mr. Carver and Dr.

Oliver arrived in 1977. These four men form an extremely

stable and competent team preparing students well for

their respective callings into Christian ministry.

Dr. Oliver, now fully recovered from open heart surgery,

which he underwent in 1989, resumed his normal teaching

schedule consisting of English Bible, Philosophy, Church

History, and Modern Religious Issues. A graduate of

Shelton College and Faith Theological Seminary, he also

holds an honorary doctor of divinity from Shelton. Dr.

Oliver served as an administrator and Bible faculty

member at Shelton for 12 years before relocating to

Clearwater Christian College in 1977.

Although not an "easy" teacher, Dr. Oliver is certainly

loved by his students and colleagues. We are thankful for

his years of service and pray he will continue to have good

health in order that he may teach for years to come.

Dr. Kenneth Brown N ' \ y . ;

Professor of Bible

Chairman, Division of ?.s

Biblical Studies

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Mr. Robert E. Carver

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Associate Professor of
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Greek and Bible

Dr. Edward T. Oliver

Associate Professor of Bible

and Philosophy

Dr. Norman P. Spotts

Professor of Bible and Theology

Campus Chaplain