1970-1971 Academic Catalog

52 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE 426 GREAT PHILOSOPHERS-Sp A comprehensive study of an important philosopher dealing with his back– ground, the development of his philosophy, and his influence on philosophy and religion. Reading of the philosopher will be the basis of study. Three credit hours C. THEOLOGY 230 THEOLOGY SURVEY-A, W, Sp A survey of the great doctrines of the Christian faith, designated to help establish the student in the Word of God. Five credit houn 232 BIBLICAL lNTRODUCTION-W (1971-72 and alternate years) 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. Four credit hourr 332 BIBLICAL lNTERPRETATION-W A detailed study of the basic principles of Bible interpretation. Three credit hours 333 CHRISTIAN EVIDENCES-A, Sp A course designed to demonstrate and to defend the factuality of Biblical Christianity. Evidences of a trustworthy Bible, archaeology, history, fulfilled prophecy, miracles, the Person and the resurrection of Christ, and Christian experience are studied. Attacks upon Christianity are defined and evaluated. Three credit hours 339 BIBLE PROPHECY-Sp A comprehensive study of the Prophetic Scriptures, with attention being given to the great determinative covenants endeavoring to discover what the future holds for the Jew, the Gentile World, and the Church of God. Four credit hours 400 SEMINARS A. Contemporary Theology-A Designed to show the nature and character of the major religious trends, and to acquaint the student with the current theological situa– tion. Prepared notes, special documentation, current books, and selected periodicals for class consideration and discussion, and for individual research. B. Archaeology-W Research in archaeology as it relates to Biblical history and literature. C. Special Topics-Sp Three credit hours 430 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN BIBLE-A, W, Sp The student will investigate a significant topic or Scriptural passage of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. One to three credit hours