1977-1978 Academic Catalog

/j11Jflca1 t=aucauon -,-...., Biblical Education Professors: Robert G. Gromacki, Chairman; Jack R. Riggs Associate Professors: Richard D. Durham, Jean Fisher, James M. Grier, Richard T. Mcintosh Assistant Professor: Donald A. Parvin Part-time Faculty: Martin Clark, Paul Dixon, James T. Jeremiah, George L. Lawlor, Lee C. Turner The Department of Biblical Education is comprised of A) Biblical Studies, B) Philosophy 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 interpretation and proper application in order that the student may be an effective 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 Christian ministries. The pre-seminary Bible major is basically designed tor students an– ticipating graduate work. It provides a sufficient foundation in Biblical subjects and the Greek language plus enables the student to select elective courses from other departments which would enrich his personal and professional development. This is an ideal program tor 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 Cedarville College accordingly. The purpose of the Biblical Education Comprehensive major is to provide an education for that person who upon graduation will go out directly as a director of Christian 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 directors 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 preparation. These courses are especially recommended: Religion and Culture, Missions Survey, Contemporary World Missions, Independent Study in Missions, Missions Seminar, Mis– sionary Internship plus area history and geography courses. In addition, missionary candidates should consult mission boards for specific course suggestions.