1965-1966 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 EVANGELISM 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 uru1aved 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 prewilent of the religious organizations claiming to be Chris· clan as to the Biblical basis for their beliefs, irutructin1 the students in the rut of those who have been ensnared in heresy. ThrtN!! credit hours MISSIONS SURVEY A survey of the history of missions from apostolic times correlated with study of New Testament missionary principles and practices. The organization and policies of the GARBC approved agencies will be examined. Three credit hours 440 BAPTIST HISTORY AND POLITY A consideration of the doctrines and principles which have distinguished Baptists from earliest times to the present day. Emphasis of the Biblical demands upon the local church in the light of the present apostasy and the ecumenical movement. T bree credit hom·s 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. 351-352 INTERMEDIATE GREEK Prerequisite: Greek 251-252 Fo1w credit hours each semester 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 451, 452 GREEK EXEGESIS Prerequisite: Greek 351-352 Dekiled exegesis of various books and portions of the New Testament. 37