1987-1988 Academic Catalog

.. \\ .. The new Baptist Administration announced the acquisition of the College and its name change through this advertisement in the October 1953 issue of THE BAPTIST BULLETIN. Centennial 7 Another miracle was about to occur. The Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland was outgrowing its facilities and, unless they ex– panded, their growth would be curtailed. James T. Jeremiah, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dayton, heard of the plight of Cedarville College and knew of that of Baptist Bible Institute. He informed the trustees of Baptist Bible Institute of Cedarville College. They were interested. Soon, several of the trustees came to Cedarville to view the facilities. Overwhelmed with the poten– tial, they quickly made a proposal to the trustees of Cedarville to assume the operation of the College. April 4, 1953. Cedarville College received a breath ofnew life as its ownership was transfetred to the trustees ofBaptist Bible In– stitute. They gained a facility worth $250,000 by simply agreeing to cover debts totaling $25,000. It was, what they called, a "mira– cle of God's grace." To capitalize on the nature of each institution, the name was changed to "Cedarville Baptist College and Bible Institute." Soon, however, interest in the liberal ruts program increased. Rather than continue both programs, the trustees decided to drop the Bible institute, emphasize a liberal ruts education with a strong core of Bible studies, and retain the name "Cedarville Col– lege." The main campus as it appeared in 1953. The nine acquired college structures includedAlford Auditorium, the Carnegie Library (now the Fine Ans Building), Harriman Hall, Bethel Hall. and the Post Office.