1964-1965 Academic Catalog

Cedarville College BIBLICAL EDUCATION 337 AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY This course will provide an orientation to the general field of philosophy, introducing the student to some of the problems which have engaged the minds of philosophers and the solutions which they have offered, evaluating them in the light of Divine revelation. Three credit hours 433.434 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY A continuation of 333-334. C. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 240 EV ANGELISM Two credit hours each semester A survey of Biblical evangelism, familiarizing the students with the teaching of God's Word regarding the responsibility to evangelize, the basic facts which must be recognized and the Scriptures to be employed in helping the unsaved to see their need of a Saviour, the simplicity of receiving salvation as a gift, and the grounds for assurance of its possession. The course will include a study of some of the most prev!a!lent of the religious organizations claiming to be Chris– tian as to the Biblical basis for their beliefs, instructing the students io: the of winning those who have been ensnared in heresy. T M-ee credit 241 THE HISTORY OF MISSIONS* (1964-65) A presentation of the movement of the Christian missionary enterprise from apostolic times to the present day. Emphasis is placed on the outstanding men of the different missionary periods and the methods they employed. Particular at· tention will be given to the history of the missionary organizations approved by the General Associiation of Regular Baptist Churches. Tbree oredit hO#rs 243 THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MISSIONS* (1965-66) An introduction to New Testament missionary principles. Emphasis will be given to 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 principles in finance and the administration of mission affairs both at the home base and on the field. The organization and policies of the GAR.BC approved agencies will be examined. Tbree credit houn 440 BAPTIST HISTORY AND POLITY A consideration of the doctrines and principles which have c:listingu.ished Baptists from earliest times to the present day. Emphasis of the Biblical demands upon the local church in the light of the present a.postl!i.iy and the ecumenictl movement. Three credit hrJun 442 PASTORAL THEOLOGY (Offered on Demand) A study of the personal life and responsibilities of the pastor, his ministry both in the pulpit and in his parish. Helpful suggestions concerning visitation, business meetings, parliamentary procedure, weddings, funerals, and other practi– cal duties. Organization and management of the church, training for worship and service, and successful methods of publicity ia:nd promotion are given. D. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES 251-252 ELEMENTARY GREEK Two credit hours The basic elements of the Greek language. Careful attention is given to grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and the reading of selected portions of the Greek New Testament. Four lectures plus a lab or fifth lecture per week. Four credit hours each semester 351-352 INTERMEDIATE GREEK Prerequisite: Greek 251-252 Detailed study of advanced Greek grammar, reading in the Greek New Tes– tament, the application of advanced syntactical rules, and an introduction to exegesis. Three credit hottrs each semester 37