1980-1981 Academic Catalog

Student Life 7 location The natural beauty of the gentle rolling countryside provides an excellent set– ting. Cedarville College is conveniently located in the rural community of Cedar– ville, Ohio, which is near a large metropolitan area of one-half million people. The college-centered community is within easy driving distance of beautiful state parks, as well as large and medium-sized cities such as Columbus, Dayton, Springfield, Cincinnati and Xenia. The students find excellent opportunities for worship, practical Christian service, and employment in all of the communities in the area. History Cedarville College has a rich heritage. It was established by the Reformed Pres– byterian Church and individuals who had a vital interest in the 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 the 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 mistal<e. Education without morality is a menace to the state ... accordingly the Bible is a textbool< 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. In 1959 student enrollment began to increase dramatically, and the college was able to expand both faculty and facilities. During this period of dramatic growth, the objectives 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 growth has brought us to the thresh– old of an even greater ministry as the college moves with new faith and vision.