Beck University launched in July 2010 and focuses on religion, American history and economics. The university, which is not of credited, is going into its second semester of classes and will feature not only Folsom and Portteus, but Professor of History Larry Schweikert of the University of Dayton and Professor of History William Forstchen of Montreat College, as well as Mossey Library's Heritage Room, where all four professors were filmed.Director of Mossey Library Dan Knoch said the Heritage Room is typically used once or twice a semester for filming. He said filming is usually done by either President Larry Arnn for promotional material or for special requests, such as a filming for a news crew. He said the room is never reserved for recurring meetings.
Folsom said his section will cover Franklin Roosevelt economic effects during his presidency while Portteus' section will cover Woodrow Wilson. Folsom said he is no stranger to Beck and has appeared on his show about a dozen times.
"I don't know of anyone else who's on more," Folsom said, discussing the possibility of being the most frequent professor on the program. "It's up there."
Folsom said the filming crew, headed by writer and producer Eric Pearce, flew in from New York City to film in Hillsdale.
"Glenn is a big fan of Burt," Pearce said. "We're very happy when we have to pick a topic with Burt."
Pearce said the video lectures last for an hour each, but are broken up into two sections. He said they're not certain of what the future will hold, saying that the classes largely depends on what Beck is passionate about.
Pearce said the professors are featured in two half-hour segments on United States Presidents.
His videos featuring Folsom and Portteus will go online on Dec. 8 for subscribers to Beck's website, "Insider Extreme."
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