1966-1967 Academic Catalog

BIBLICAL EDUCATION Cedarville College Requirements for a Major in Christian Education. Twenty-six se. mester hours, including Christian Education 261, 262, 362, 363, 364, 461, 463, 464, 465, 470. Additional requirement-Practical Theology 241, Edu– cation-Psychology 261. Requirements. for a Minor in Bible. Every student who fulfills the general education requirements will have a minor in Bible. Requirements for a Minor in Christian Education. Fifteen semester hours, including Christian Education 260, 261, 262, 362, 363, and either 364 or 461. Requirements for a Minor in Greek. Sixteen semester hours. A. BIBLICAL STUDIES 101 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY A survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to the author– ship, historical background, and the theme of each book. A study of the history of the Hebrew nation from its origin to the time of Jesus Christ. Three credit ho11rs 1'02 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 hottrs 201 OLD TESTAMENT - PENTATEUCH* {1967-68) A detailed study 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 hottrs 202 OLD TESTAMENT - HISTORICAL BOOKS* {1967-68) 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 ho11rs 203 OLD TESTAMENT - POETICAL BOOKS* {1967-68) An examination of the distinctive characteristics of Hebrew poetry with the various forms being illustrated and explained. The doctrinal and the practical value of the books are studied. Psalms is treated in detail, with special attention given to the Messianic portions. Two Cl'edit hottrs 205 OLD TESTAMENT-MAJOR PROPHETS* (1966-67) 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 as their great predictive messages, fulfilled and unfulfilled. Three credit hottrs 206 OLD TESTAMENT- MINOR PROPHETS* {1966-67) 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 message for today. Three credit hottrs 211-212 THE FOUR GOSPELS* (1966-67) A harmonistic, chronological study of the Gospels, setting forth the life and ministry of Jesus Christ from His incarnation to His acension, is undertaken in the first semester. Emphasis upon eacli author's distinctive presentation of the life of Christ in the second semester. Two credit ho11rs each semester 34