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Oru Faculty Ethos & History - Spirit-Empowered Life - Faith & Learning, Bill Buker, Daniel D. Isgrigg, Wiliam Ranahan

Professional Development Resources

New faculty are introduced to being Spirit-Empowered. What does Spirit-Empowered mean, and why is it important, as a University, faculty member, and educator? Dr. Ranahan (Chair of Biology and Chemistry Dept.) begins with modeling how he integrates faith into a short lecture on sound, light, and neural paths. Dr. Isgrigg (Director of the Holy Spirit Research Center) lectures on how ORU as an institution has progressed since its inception through church history as a Spirit-Empowered university. Dr. Buker (Chair of the Seminary) lectures about how we as disciples of Jesus Christ can abide in Him and experience His fruitfulness in …

Oral Roberts University 25th Silver Anniversary, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

This is a 65 page, full color publication celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Oral Roberts University. The publication contains valuable information on ORU's history including photos from every year at ORU, quotes from various ORU faculty and staff, and a list of ORU Board of Regents members.

Graduate Housing Fundraising Brochure, Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

A fundraising brochure for graduate housing apartments located across the street from Oral Roberts University. 28 pages, full color. circ 1980.

The Doctor Corvin Story, Oral Roberts

ORU Archival Collection

Oral Roberts tells the story of Dr. R. O. Corvin, his life-long friend and partner in creating Oral Roberts University. Despite their friendship, Dr. Corvin left ORU in 1968 after a falling out over the direction of the University.

From the HSRC-Vertical Files.

Graduate School Of Theology Brochure (1965), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

The ORU graduate school of theology was the first college within the university. This is a informational brochure from before the school opened in 1965. It outlines the administration of the school, the curriculum design, purpose of the theological school, entrance requirements and a statement of faith.

Oral Roberts University: Information For Perspective Students (1965), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

ORU Archival Collection

Published in the months before Oral Roberts University opened in September of 1965, this brochure for perspective students offers an early look at the plans, curriculum design, and campus layout for ORU. The opening page records these words:

"This bulletin is prepared to provide information for the student who is considering a college career and for others who are interested in the program of the University. Course offerings are listed, and except for the minor in Christian Education and in Geography, a major may be pursued in all other departments. If after reading the bulletin you still have questions, please …