1998-1999 Cedarville College Annual Report

Mind for Christ W ith more than 100 programs of study available, Cedarville provides students numerous avenues for pursuing an education consistent with biblical truth. The recent addition of theatre and computer science majors will allow students to nurture a mind for Christ in two more areas. Theatre A comprehensive theatre major has taken the stage at Cedarville, offering students unique preparation for sharing Christ with our culture through drama. Students are given a broad education in stage performance, technical theatre, theatre history, dramaturgy, and religious drama. The classes are thoroughly Christian while thoroughly familiar with current trends in professional theatre. Cedarville students have already attained prestigious internships at The Muse Machine (the largest arts-in– education program in the nation), The Mark Taper Forum (one of the largest regional theatres in the nation), and The Los Angeles Film Studies Center (a Christian link to the mainstream film industry) . Professional internships will continue to be a vital part of the theatre program. "The opportunities for the Christian to use his or her skills to impact our culture and our churches for Christ are endless," commented Dr. David Robey, director of the theatre program and professor of communication arts. Approximately 30 students have declared themselves theatre majors and approximately 100 non-theatre majors are involved with each campus drama. These and many other aspiring thespians will be able to take advantage of the new drama facility (shown above with Dr. Robey), which is part of the College's new Student Life Center. The facility will include a 400-seat auditorium, rehearsal room, make-up lab, dressing rooms, and one of the finest design studios in Ohio. With this top-notch facility and a new theatre degree program, Cedarville is positioning itself to make an impact for Christ through theatre arts in the next century. Computer Science B ecause of student demand, the College now offers a new computer science major. Based primarily on previously existing business, engineering, math, and science courses, the major offers a core of classes from the department of science and mathematics. "Our number one goal is to produce students who are faithful and obedient to God, regardless of what the world is or does," shared Robert Schumacher, assistant professor of mathematics, "and our second goal is to provide current technical skills without compromising the first goal." Students will be ready for a variety of venues after graduation, including graduate school, teaching, business-oriented work, code writing, and software design. Currently 32 students are taking advantage of this new program.