1971-1972 Academic Catalog

6 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE PURPOSE: The purpose of Cedarville College, a Baptist college of arts and sciences, is to offer its students an education consistent with Biblical truth. To achieve this purpose the college seeks to accomplish the following ob– jectives: 1. To undergird the student in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, and to stimulate him to evaluate knowledge in the light of Scriptural truth. 2. To encourage growth in Christian character in each student, and help the student accept his responsibility in faithful Christian service. 3. To increase the student's awareness of the world of ideas and events which have produced and are influencing our contemporary culture. 4. To offer opportunities for academic specialization and preparation for graduate study. 5. To assist the student in selecting and preparing for a vocation. 6. To prepare the student to participate constructively in our democratic society. 7. To foster the student's appreciation of and participation in wholesome avocational and cultural activities. Cedarville includes as one of its primary functions the training of public school and Christian day school teachers. HISTORY Cedarville College has had a rich heritage. It was established by the Re– formed Presbyterian Church and individuals who had a vital interest in the spiritual welfare of young people. The college was chartered by the State of Ohio on January 26, 1887. During the early days, as now, Christian principles and conduct were stressed as indicated by the following quotation from a former president, "Above all, Cedarville College believes that culture of the mind without the nurture and growth of spiritual life is a mistake. Education without morality is a menace to the state. . . . accordingly the Bible is a textbook of the college." In 195 3 the operation of the college was transferred to the Trustees of Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland with the goal of enlarging the institute's ministry. The name, Cedarville College, was retained. The college, now an approved school of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, con– tinues to perpetuate the original purpose of its founders. Under the direction of Dr. James T. Jeremiah, president since 1954, the college has experienced phenomenal growth. Since 1959 student enrollment has more than tripled in size. Because of this sudden increase in enrollment, Cedarville College has been forced to greatly expand both its faculty and facilities.