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AWord From Our President

During college you will form opinions and

make decisions that impact the remainder of

your life. I pray those decisions lead to a life

that makes a difference for Jesus Christ.

As you read this catalog, I want you

to know that a biblical worldview guides

every course. Every professor teaches in

accordance with our doctrinal statement,

which makes Cedarville a place you can trust to build up your

faith in every academic program. Furthermore, our Bible minor

will equip you to understand the Bible and defend your theological

beliefs.

I call our academic studies “scholarship on fire” because our

professors embody academic excellence paired with conservative

theology, set ablaze by Great Commission passion. This means

that Cedarville will equip you with knowledge for a brighter future,

virtues for a godly life, and a desire to impact eternity.

God is moving and Cedarville is experiencing exciting days.

I hope you will come join us as we have fun while making a

difference for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ.

Until He comes,

Thomas White, Ph.D.

President, Cedarville University

History

Cedarville College was established on January 26, 1887,

through the vision of five godly men who dreamed of a college

that would provide Christian students with an education that was

offered within a spiritual framework. Affiliated with the Reformed

Presbyterian Church, the College attracted many local students

and built its first building, now known as “Founders Hall,” in 1895.

Soon, Cedarville attracted a growing number of students and

gained a reputation not only for its Bible teaching but also for its

liberal arts program.

The turbulence of the first 50 years of the 20th century led to

hard times for the College. After multiple attempts at revitalization,

the trustees realized the school was no longer sustainable. The

College would have to find another school with which to merge,

another denomination to assume its operation, or close its doors.

At that time the trustees of the Baptist Bible Institute of

Cleveland, Ohio, were seeking a campus on which to expand.

Hearing of Cedarville College, they visited the campus and were

convinced that Cedarville was the site that God had chosen for

their school. Upon agreement by both trustee boards, ownership

of the College was transferred on April 4, 1953. Cedarville College

became a Baptist college of arts and sciences. James T. Jeremiah,

the pastor who first suggested the Baptist Bible Institute-Cedarville

College connection, was called to be the College’s President.

Soon the College was alive and flourishing. By 1959, enrollment

had grown to 255. Faculty, staff, and facilities were added. Six

years later the student body had nearly tripled to 763. By the

end of Dr. Jeremiah’s 25-year tenure as President in 1978, the

College’s enrollment had grown to more than 1,200 students.

Paul Dixon was then called to lead Cedarville College. Through

his leadership, the College continued to flourish in every area, and

by the end of his tenure in 2003, there were nearly 3,000 students,

more than 100 programs of study, and many new facilities.

In April of 2000, the board of trustees voted to change the

designation of the institution. Effective September 1, 2000,

Cedarville College became Cedarville University.

William Brown took the helm of the institution in October 2003,

poised to advance it forward into the next century. He did so

through an expressed focus on training students to effectively

engage the culture around them by thinking critically and serving

compassionately.

In 2013, William Brown concluded a decade of ministry, and

Thomas White became the 10th President in July.

During the recent years the mission statement of the University

was revised and updated for clarity. In keeping with its current

mission statement, which states that Cedarville University is

a “Christ-centered learning community equipping students for

lifelong leadership and service through an education marked

by excellence and grounded in biblical truth,” the University

has uniquely advanced liberal arts and professional programs

alongside a conservative theological position. The faculty

continues to be comprised solely of dedicated Christian professors

who integrate the knowledge of their respective fields with key

biblical perspectives.

The future looks bright for Cedarville University as it seeks

God’s continued blessing in this, its 127th year of service.

Profile

Home to 3,600 Christian students, Cedarville University is an

accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist university of arts, sciences,

professional, and graduate programs located in southwest

Ohio. Since its founding in 1887, Cedarville has maintained its

commitment to biblical truth and academic excellence to equip

students for academic success, professional leadership, and

spiritual influence. This intentional focus has earned Cedarville a

national reputation as a leader in the liberal arts, health sciences,

and professional programs.

Cedarville’s undergraduate curriculum is built upon a liberal arts

core including biblical education, communications, global studies,

humanities, physical education, science and mathematics, and

the social sciences. From this foundation, the University’s 76

undergraduate degree programs provide concentrated study

leading to one of eight baccalaureate degrees.

Graduate and adult programs are a growing segment of

Cedarville’s educational array. Now offering five master’s and

doctoral degree options in the areas of business, nursing,

education, ministry, and pharmacy, these programs — three

available fully online — build on the University’s undergraduate

reputation, but serve the unique needs of adult students.

Mission

Cedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community

equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an

education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth.

The University achieves its mission by accomplishing the

following objectives or “portrait statements” which reflect

characteristics of a Cedarville University graduate:

Glorify God

The Cedarville graduate exemplifies devotion to the triune

God, Christlike character, and faithfulness to the teachings of the

Scriptures.

Think Broadly and Deeply

The Cedarville graduate evaluates ideas, practices, and theories

across disciplines within the framework of God’s revelation.

Communicate Effectively

The Cedarville graduate listens well, and produces and delivers

clear, compelling, accurate, and truthful messages in a relevant,

respectful manner.

Develop Academically and Professionally

The Cedarville graduate demonstrates competence and

integrity in academic and professional endeavors.

Engage for Christ

The Cedarville graduate lives to further the mission of Christ in

the world as an active influence in spiritual, moral, professional,

and social spheres.

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Introduction

A Word From Our President