1978-1979 Academic Catalog

History Cedarville College Cedarville 1s conveniently located near the center of the triangle formed by expressways 1-70, 1-71, and 1-75. Cedarville College has a rich heritage. It was established by the Reformed Pres– byterian Church and individuals who had a vital interest in spiritual welfare of young people. The college was chartered by the State of Ohio on January 26, 1887. During the early days, as now, Christian principles and conduct were stressed as indicated by t~1e following quotation from a former president. "Above all, Cedarville College believes that culture of the mind without the nurture and growth of spiritual life is a mistake. Education without morality is a menace to the state ... accordingly the Bible is a textbook of the college." In 1953 the operation of the college was transferred to the Trustees of Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland with the goal of enlarging the institute's ministry. The name, Cedarville College, was retained. The college, now an approved school of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches, continues to perpetuate the original purpose of its founders. Under the direction of Dr. James T. Jeremiah, president since 1953, the college has experienced phenomenal growth. Since 1959 student enrollment has more than quintupled in size. Because of this sudden increase in enrollment, Cedarville College has been forced to greatly expand both its faculty and facilities. During this period of dramatic grow1h in students, faculty, and facilities, the ob– jectives which have symbolized the college and its spirit through the years have been further strengthened. The tower of "Old Main" represents our link with the past, its foundations and traditions; the cedars symbolize life and growth. The Cedarville College family feels that this grow1h has brought us to the thresh– old of an even greater ministry as the college moves ahead with new faith and vi– sion.