1962-1963 Academic Catalog

General nfor1nation PURPOSE The purpose of Cedarville College, a Baptist college of arts and sciences, is to offer its students an education consistent the following objectives in the areas of both general and special– ized education. To achieve this purpose the college seeks to accomplish the following objectives in the areas of both general and spe– cialized educanon. 1. To cultivate and develop in each student Christian char– acter through the attainment of sound knowledge and genu– ine wisdom. 2. To establish the student in the fundamentals of the Chris– tian Faith, to lead him into a continuing, progressive expe– rience of spiritual victory and to a practical expression of the Christian life in ethical behavior by the enabling of the Holy Spirit. 3. To help him accept his responsibility of leading others to Christ and into faithful Christian service in a local church where Biblical truth is intelligently propagated. 4. To give the student experiences which will enable him to solve problem situations through the skillful discovery, formulation, evaluation, and application of facts, concepts and principles in the light of Scriptural truths and precepts. 5. To familiarize the student with various fields of knowledge demanding competency in a few and proficiency in at least one, and to assist in the choice and preparation for a given profession or vocation. 6. To develop the understandings, attitudes, and habits neces– sary for him to participate constructively in the social and civic life of the community, the state, and the nation. 7. To develop within the student a desire for healthful living and mutual cooperation through instruction and participa– tion in wholesome physical activities. Since Cedarville College is the only college of arts and 9