1963-1964 Academic Catalog

BIBLICAL EDUCATION Cedarville College A. BIBLICAL STUDIES 101 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY A survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to the author– ship, historical background, the argument, .amd the message of each book. A study of the history of the Hebrew race from its origin to the time of Jesus Christ. Three credit hours 102 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY A survey of the entire New Testament, including the historical background of the Inter-Testament period, giving special attention to authorship, content, main events, and the unfolding of God's redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Christ. Three credit hours 201 BIBLICAL INTRODUCTION* (1963-64) A critical evaluation of the theories concerning the origin, extent, and value of the Bible. The doctrine of inspiration, canon, higher and lower criticism, early manuscript versions, and the history of the English Bible are studied. Two C1'edit hours 202 OLD TESTAMENT - PENTATEUCH* (1963-64) A detailed srudy of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to the his– torical material of these books, to theological problems, and to practical and homiletic values. Two credit hours 203 OLD TESTAMENT - HISTORICAL BOOKS* (1963-64) A study of the history of Israel from the time of their entrance into Canaan until the time of their exile and restoration. Two credit hours 204 OLD TESTAMENT - POETICAL BOOKS* (1963-64) An examination of the distinctive characteristics of Hebrew poetry with the various forms being illustrated and explained. The doctrinal and the pra<ctical value of the books are studied. Psalms is treated in detail, with special attention given to the Messianic portions. Two credit hours 205 OLD TESTAMENT - MAJOR PROPHETS* (1964-65) A chronological study of the major prophetic books of the Old Testament. The ministry of the prophets to their own times is carefully considered as well ais their great predictive messages, fulfilled and unfulfilled. Three credit hours 206 OLD TESTAMENT - MINOR PROPHETS* (1964-65) A continuation of 205 with emphasis upon the twelve "minor" prophets, their ministry in relation to Israel and other nations of their own times, and their practical messaige for today. Three credit hours 210 BIBLE DOCTRINE SURVEY A survey of the great doctrines of the Christian faith, designed to help es- tablish the student in the Word of God. Three credit houn 36