1956-1957 Academic Catalog

, Departments and Courses DEPARTMENT OF BIBLE The Bible Department provides the necessary courses re– quired of all students in the college as well as a Bible Major for those entering into Christian Service. The purpose of this Departn1ent is to provide instruction in the doctrines of the Bible; to present exegetical instruction in book studies in order to thoroughly acquaint and ground the student in the Word of God; to give the student the truths of the Bible so that they become a living reality in life and provide an impetus for soul winning; to develop a vigorous apologetic based on the in– spiration of the revelation of God to man in His word; to provide a major field of concentration in this depa1·tn1ent; to give a good basis for advanced study in the field of Bible; and to promote the development of Christian leaders. Two hours of prescribed Bible courses each Semester are req11ired of each student attending Cedarville College. For those majoring in Bible see below. These courses are 100, 101, 201, 202, 301, 302 and Philosophy 301. In addition each student graduating from Cedarville must take Bible 308. Trans– fer students will be subject to take two hours per semester and will take certain of the required courses as advised by the in– structors of the Department. The requirements for a Major in Bible are: (1) Forty hours of Bible including the following prescribed courses: 100, 101, 141, 232, 308, 311, 312, 331, 341, 342, 432, 441, 442, 460: (2) Six semester hours in elective Bible courses and (3) supporting courses in Church History 305-306, Philosophy 301, 302, 303, and Archaeology 402. In addition the required two years of language for the A.B. degree must be the Greek Language 101-102, 201- 202. It is suggested that those who expect to make the A.B. degree their terminal course for the ministry also take Bible 352, and 362. 100 •V . G LI M A survey of Biblical evangelism will be made. P1~esent day methods and opportunities will be studied. The class will e I d in a study of personal soul-winning and required to learn 39