1977-1978 Academic Catalog

OU Cedarville College Requirements for a Biblical Education Comprehensive Major. Ninety quarter hours from these areas: Biblical Studies . . . . . . . . . . . 30-35 Theology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-20 Philosophy may count up to 10 hrs. Practical Theology Christian Education 10-15 25-30 Requirements for a Pre-Seminary Bible Major. Forty-eight quarter hours,* including: 230 Theology Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 340 Baptist History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 One Christian Education Course Additional Requirements: Biblical Languages 251-252-253; 351- 352-353. Requirements for a Minor in Philosophy and Religion. Twenty-three quarter hours. Requirements for a Minor in Greek. Twenty-four quarter hours. Requirements for a Minor in Christian Education. Twenty-three quarter hours. •Excluding courses from Philosophy and Religion. A. BIBLICAL STUDIES 101 Old Testament Survey - A, Su 5 hours A survey of the entire Old Testament, giving special attention to the authorship, historcal background, and the theme of each book. A study of the history of the Hebrew nation from its origin to the time of Jesus Christ. 102 New Testament Survey - W, Su 5 hours A survey of the entire New Testament, including the historical background of the Inter-Testament period, giving special attention to authorship, content, main events, and the unfolding of God's redemptive purpose through the Lord Jesus Christ. 201 Old Testament - Pentateuch - A 5 hours A detailed study of the five books of Moses. Attention is given to the historical material of these books, to theological problems, and to practical and homiletic values. (Alternate, odd years) 202 Old Testament - Historical Books - W 5 hours A study of the history of Israel from the time of their entrance into Canaan until the time of their exile and restoration. (Alternate, odd years) 203 Old Testament - Poetical Books - Sp 5 hours An examination of the distinctive characteristics of Hebrew poetry with the various forms being illustrated and explained. The doctrinal and the practical value of the books are studied. Psalms is treated in detail, with special attention given to the Messianic portions. (Alternate, odd years) 204 Old Testament - Major Prophets - A A chronological study of the major prophetic borJks of the Old Testament. The ministry of the prophets to their own times is care\ully considered as well as their great predictive messages, fulfilled and unfulfilled. (Alternate, even years) 205 Old Testament - Minor Prophets - W 5 hours A chronological study of the twelve minor prophets, their ministry in relation to Israel and other contemporary nations, and their practical message for today. (Alternate, even years)