1949-1950 Academic Catalog

History & Purpose During the past fifty-tnree years Cedarville College has drawn to its halls students from all parts of the world. Its influence has become wide­ spread especially in the fields of education and religion by many of its graduates. Now operated independently, Cedarville College was originally conceived and founded by the Reformed Presbyterian Church. In 1887 that group ob­ tained a charter from the State of Ohio for the college. The first session opened September 19, 1894. The Theological Seminary of the Reformed Presbyterian Church was moved to Cedarville in 1913 and continues to op­ erate in close cooperation with the college. In 1928 the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church unani­ mously voted to transfer “all control, ownership, title and vested property rights of the Cedarville College* to the Board of Trustees of the College, “and their successors forever.* Since 1928, the Board, a majority of whom must be members of the Presbyterian Church, have operated the college. Cedarville has always operated on the missionary motive, that its great­ est service to Christian society is in the training.of young people through the development of their abilities and characters. It is the purpose of Cedarville College to train students to think clearly and express themselves with Christian conviction about the present day problems. But the perspective for such thinking and expression must come from a wide knowledge of the philosophical, the aesthetic, the scientific, and the spiritual achievements of the past. It is the purpose of Cedarville College so to relate the past to the pres­ ent that her students may become more competent bread winners; more worthy members of family units; more useful citizens; and more devout Christians. Recognition By its charter, issued under the laws of the State of Ohio, January 12, 1887, Cedarville College is recognized as a degree granting institution. On April 16, 1915 the State Department of Education recognized Cedarville College as an institution for the professional training of teachers. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges, Commission of Church - Related Colleges. Cedarville College is also working toward accreditation by the American Association of Teacher’ s Colleges. 6