1972-1973 Academic Catalog

50 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE 232 BIBLICAL INTRODUCTION-W (Alternate, odd 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 Research and discussion in various areas, including pastoral problems, ministerial ethics, homiletics, and theological issues. 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 D. PRACTICAL THEOLOGY 241 MISSIONS SURVEY-A (Alternate, odd years) A survey of the history of missions from apostolic times correlated with a study of New Testament missionary principles and practices. The organiza= tion and policies of the GARBC approved agencies will be examined. Four credit hours