1956-1957 Academic Catalog

Cedarville College 261 MISSIONS IDSTORY This presents the movement of the Christian missionary enterprise from Apostolic times to our present day. Emphasis is placed on the outstanding men of the different missionary periods, and the methods that they employed. An analysis is made of present-day missionary problems with lectures from visiting missionaries as part of the course. Three hours credit .. 262 MISSIONS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES A course designed to introduce the student to New Testa– ment missionary principles. Special emphasis will be given t o evangelistic techniques in pioneering the resident ministry, institutional missions and the establishment of the indigenous church. Attention will be given to the application of the FAITH principle in finance and the administration of mission affairs. both at the home base and on the field. Three hours credit. 301, 302 BIBLE DOCTRINE SURVEY A survey of the great doctrines of the Christian faith. De– signed to help establish the student in the Word of God. Re– quired of every student who is not a Bible Major. Two hours. credit each semester. 304 OLD TESTAMENT-POETICAL BOOKS The distinctive characteristics of Hebrew Poetry are ex– amined; the various forms being illustrated and explained.. The poetical Books are studied for their doctrinal and practical value. The Book of Psalms is treated in detail with special at– tention being given the Messianic Psalms. Three hours credit.. Offered in alternate years. 306 MATTHEW The Messianic, Dispensational and Prophetic features of the book are studied along with the key to the interpretation of the overall prophetic plan as clearly outlined in the book.. 'I\vo hours credit. Offered in alternate years. 308 INDEPENDENT BAPTIST HISTORY AND POLITY A study of the local church in the light of the New Testa– ment teachings dealing with its Personnel, Polity and Program.. 42