1976-1977 Academic Catalog

Biblical Education 39 Biblical Education Professors: Robert G. Gromacki, Chairman; Jack R. Riggs Associate Professors: Richard D. Durham, Jean Fisher, Richard T. Mcintosh Assistant Professor: James M. Grier Part-time Teachers: Mead C. Armstrong, Martin Clark, James T. Jeremiah, George L. Lawlor, Daniel Stevens, Lee C. Turner The Department of Biblical Education is comprised of A) Biblical Studies, B) Phi los– ophy and Religion, C) Theology, D) Practical Theology, E) Biblical Languages, and F) Christian Education. This department seeks to provide a Biblical foundation for a liberal arts education, presenting the great truths of the Scripture by studying correct principles of interpreta– tion and proper application in order that the student may be an effecttive witness for Christ regardless of the vocation which he may be led to pursue. It also seeks to lay a good foundation for those persons called of God into full-time vocational Chris– tian ministries. The pre-seminary Bible major is basically designed for students anticipating grad– uate work. It provides a sufficient foundation in Biblical subjects and the Greek lan– guage plus enables the student to select elective courses from other departments which would enrich his personal and professional development. This is an ideal program for that person who believes that God is directing him into the pastoral, missionary, or teaching ministry after investing at least seven years in college and seminary preparation. Seminary candidates should also consult seminary catalogs to determine specific undergraduate requirements and adjust their program at Cedar– ville College accordingly. The purpose of the Biblical Education Comprehensive major is to provide an edu– cation for that person who upon graduation will go out directly as a director of Chris– tian Education, a youth pastor or worker, a missionary candidate, an evangelist, or as a pastor. Within this program, certain vocational emphases can be gained through course selection and supervised field experiences. Future Christian Education di– rectors and youth workers can gain a minor in Christian Education within the major program besides a practicum in their area of interest. Pastoral candidates can elect an internship in pastoral ministries. Missionary prospects can select courses from both within and without the department which will give this emphasis to their prepa– ration. These courses are especially recommended: Religion and Culture, Missions Survey, Contemporary World Missions, Independent Study in Missions, Missions Seminar, Missionary Internship plus area history and geography courses. In addition, missionary candidates should consult mission boards for specific course suggestions.