1981-1982 Academic Catalog

5 Adventure in Learning Cedarville College is a Baptist college of arts and sciences of approximately 1550 students. A balanced liberal arts program is coupled with a fundamentalist, conservative theological position in regard to doctrine and patterns of conduct. In keeping with the liberal arts concept, the curriculum provides for a broad back– ground of general studies, combined with a thorough study of the Bible, followed by concentrated study in a major field selected by the student in keeping with his or her area of interest, ability, and professional goals. All classes are taught by dedicated Christian professors who present the knowledge found in the respective courses integrated with Biblical Christian perspectives. The challenge and adventure to be found in the pursuit of knowledge are real and demanding. Young people who are vitally interested in discovering new subjects, concepts, methods and materials will find professionally prepared instructors anxious to share and impart knowledge to all who are interested in this dy– namic educational adventure. Personal development also will re– sult if the student's goals and moral philosophy are clearly de– fined. Great profit can come from exploring new fields of knowl– edge if there is evidence of Christian commitment, direction and purpose. The pattern of instruction at Cedarville College includes a basic program of general studies, including Biblical education, com– munications, humanities, physical education, science, mathe– matics, and social science. In addition, each student completes a major in the area of his or her interest. The usual pattern of educa– tional experience involves the pursuit of general studies during the first two years in college, followed by completion of the re– quirements for the major which is closely related to career goals. Although the years at Cedarville College represent a concen– trated educational experience in pursuit of the baccalaureate de– gree, they should also be the beginning of a lifelong adventure in