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AWord From Our President
You will spend approximately 1,000 days on
campus at Cedarville University. It is our desire
that every classroom session, every classroom
service, every meeting, every sporting event,
every extracurricular activity will set you on a
trajectory to glorify God with the remainder of
your life.
As you read this catalog, you will see that Cedarville University
glorifies God by providing comprehensive education consistent
with biblical truth. A biblical worldview guides every course, every
professor affirms and teaches by our doctrinal statement, and your
Bible minor will equip you to understand and apply the Bible so
that you can defend your theological beliefs.
We desire to have academic excellence with a Gospel purpose.
We desire for every student to participate in an international
missions trip and to discover how God wants to use your gifts for
His glory. Every vocation is rooted in a biblical worldview and has
an eternal purpose.
God is moving at Cedarville, and we hope that you will join us
and have fun while praying for revival. We must engage culture
with compassionate conviction while standing for the Word of God
and the Testimony of Jesus Christ.
By faith,
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 128th year of service.
Profile
Home to 3,700 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 programs are a growing segment of Cedarville’s
educational array. Now offering six master’s and doctoral degree
options in the areas of business, nursing, education, ministry, and
pharmacy, these programs — four 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