2006-2008 Bulletin of the Graduate Programs

- Page 3 - Revision as of 10/11/2006 2006-2008 BULLETIN OF THE GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY A Baptist University of Arts, Sciences and Professional programs Information in this document is intended to accurately represent the philosophy and process of graduate education at Cedarville University. However, the University reserves the right to change, without notice, statements in this Bulletin concerning policies, fees, curricula, course offerings, and other matters. INTRODUCTION TO CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY U NIVERSITY P ROFILE Cedarville University is a Baptist university of arts and sciences of over 3,000 students. Since its founding, Cedarville has coupled a balanced liberal arts program with a conservative, theological position in regard to doctrine and patterns of conduct. All classes are taught by dedicated Christian professors who integrate the knowledge of their respective fields with a biblical worldview. H ISTORY Cedarville College was established on January 26, 1887, through the vision of five godly men who dreamed of a university that would provide Christian young people with education that was offered within a spiritual framework. Affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church, the College attracted many area students and built its first building, “Old Main,” now called “Founders Hall,” in 1895. Year after year, Cedarville attracted a record number of students and soon gained a reputation for not only 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. Following one final attempt to become strong after the end of WWII, the trustees realized that the enrollment could not support expenses. The College would have to find another church group 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 for their school. Upon mutual agreement by both trustee boards, ownership of the College was transferred on April 4, 1953. Cedarville College became a Baptist university of arts and sciences. James T. Jeremiah, the pastor who first suggested the Baptist Bible Institute- Cedarville College connection, was called to be the University's president. Soon the College was alive and flourishing. By 1959, the 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 university’s enrollment had grown to over 1,200 students. Paul Dixon was then called to lead Cedarville College. Through his leadership, the University continued to flourish in every area. The student body grew to over 3,000 students. Many new facilities, including several residence halls, the Athletics and Recreation Complex, the Centennial Library, and the Miter Conference Center