1955-1957 Academic Catalog

General Information in principle and precept. We believe that this Constitution should be interpreted strictly, not loosely; literally, not allegorically. We stand on the side of conservative thinking in the fields of eco– nomics, political science, history, sociology, education, aod science, making no apologies whatever for this position. We abhor the progress of creeping socialism that is evidenced on every hand in this country and endeavor to present positive arguments a gainst it. By way of summary and conclusion, Cedarville College has as its purpose and objective the education of young men and young women who will be the leaders of tomorrow completely able and competent to stand firmly upon the Bible and the Con– situation. Only by producing such a trained leadership in both the Biblical and economic spheres can we continue to answer in th e affirmative the question proposed in 1814 by the author of our National Anthem: ' 'Oh say, does that Star-spangled Banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave?' ' By God 's grace the graduates of Cedarville College will be living specimens of those who are not only trained in a wide range of liberal arts cou1·ses with a Biblical emphasis, but who are also thor oughly acquainted with true Americanism. DOCTRINAL STATEMENT All officers and member s of the faculty and board of trustees are required to sign the following Doctrinal Statement each year. 1. We believe in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testa– ments as verbally inspired by God and iner rant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life. 2. We believe in one God, eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, ai1d omnipresent, manifesting Himself in Three Persons- Father, Son , and Holy Spirit one in nature, attributes, power and glory. 3. We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was begotten by the I-Ioly Sp.u:it, born of the Virgin Mary, and that He is t1'ue God and true n1.an. 4. W . believe that 1nan was created in the image of God; that 11 sinned and ther by incurred not only physical death 11