1978-1979 Academic Catalog

Cedarville College 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 the Old Testament sacrificial system, and the superiority of Christianity. (Alternate, even years) 215 The General Epistles - 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 les- sons on practical living. (Alternate, even years) 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 lo Philosophy - A, 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 Aqui– nas. Select, representative writings of the philosophers will be read. Prerequisite: BE 220 (Alternate, odd years) 222 History of Modern Philosophy - W 5 hours A study of the principal philosophers from Descartes through Nietzsche. The development of rationalism and empiricism with the Kantian synthesis and its results will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BE 220 (Alternate, odd years) 225 Ethics - W 5 hours A study and evaluation of the major theories of goodness, obligation, and motive with the development of a consistent Christian theory of value and obligation. 226 Religion and Culture - Sp 5 hours An introduction to religious issues, themes and alternatives as they emerge in the historical 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 millieu. 420 Independent Study in Philosophy - A, W, Sp, Su 1-4 hours The student will investigate a significant topic of Philosophy of special interest with a view toward integration of knowledge. 423 Contemporary Philosophy - Sp 5 hours A survey of the more significant European and American philosophies of the twentieth cen– tury. Primary consideration will be given to existentialism, pragmatism, and analytic philoso- phies. Prerequisite: BE 220 (Alternate, odd years) 429 Seminar in Philosophy - Sp 3 hours Individual and group research in the area of Christian theistic philosophers and the impli- cations of their views toward an analysis of contemporary culture. (Alternate, even years) C. THEOLOGY 230 Theology Survey - A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours A survey of the great doctrines of the Christain faith designated to help establish the student in the Word of God. 233 Bible Geography and Customs - S 5 hours A geographical survey of the Bible lands with stress upon the topography and cultural dis– tinctives in their historical context.