1974-1975 Academic Catalog

56 Cedarville College 211 The Corinthian Epistles and Galatians - A 4 hours An exposition of First and Second Corinthians and the book of Galatians with attention given to their historical background, their teachings, and the integrity of Pauline apostle- ship. (Alternate, odd years) 212 The Prison Epistles - W 3 hours A detailed study of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon including their historical setting and doctrinal distinctive. (Alternate, odd years) 213 The Thessalonian and Pastoral Epistles - S 4 hours An exegesis of First and Second Thessalonians, First and Second Timothy, and Titus with special attention given to their background, eschatological features, and presentation of local church administration. (Alternate, odd years) 214 The Book of Hebrews - A 3 hours An exposition of this book with stress upon the nature of Christ's priesthood, the typology of t~e Old Testament sacrificial system, and the superiority of Christianity. (Alternate, even years) 215 The General Epistles .L. W 4 hours An examination of James, First and Second Peter, the three Johannine epistles, and Jude with consideration placed upon their background, exposition of apostate teachers, and lessons on practical living. 216 The Book of Revelation - S 3 hours A detailed exposition of this book with stress upon its literary structure, its exaltation of Christ, and its outline of future events. B. PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 220 Introduction to Philosophy - A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours A survey of the principal issues in western philosophy, covering such areas as Epistemol– ogy, Metaphysics, Aesthetics, and the major systems of philosophy. 221 History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy - A 5 hours A survey of men and movements in Greek and Christian Philosophy from Thales to Aquinas. Select, representative writings of the philosophers will be read. Prerequisite: BE220 (Alternate, odd years) 222 History of Modem Philosophy - W 5 hours A study of the principal philosophers from Descartes through Nietzsche. The develop– ment of rationalism and empiricism with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized. Prerequisite: 220 (Alternate, odd years) 223 Ethics - Sp 5 hours A study and evaluation of the major theories and problems of moral philosophy. 226 Religion and Culture - Sp 5 hours An introduction to religious issues, themes and alternatives as they emerge in the histori– cal context of Eastern and Western culture. 322 logic - W 5 hours A study of the principles of correct and fallacious reasoning involved in traditional logic and modern logic. (Alternate, even years) 325 Philosophy of Religion - W 3 hours An analysis of the major philosophical problems relating to religion as these have arisen in the modern intellectual milf ieu. 420 Independent Study in Philosophy - A, W, Sp 1-4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic of Philosophy of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge.