1992-1993 Academic Catalog

6 College Profile College Profile Cedarville College is a Baptist college of arts and sciences of over 2, 100 students. Since its founding, Cedarville has coupled a balanced liberal arts program with a fundamentalist, theological position in regard to doctrine and patterns of conduct. All classes are taught by dedicated Christian pro~esso.rs who. inte~ra~e the knowledge of their respective fields with Biblical perspectives. In keeping with the liberal arts concept, the cuniculum centers on a basic program of general studies including Biblical education, communications, humanities, physical education, science and mathematics, and social science. Following this program, students choose a major field of concentrated study related to their abilities, interests, and career goals. Upon completion, students receive the baccalaureate degree. Purpose Since its establishment, the purpose of the College has remained the same: to offer an education consistent with Biblical truth. To achieve this purpose the College seeks to accomplish the following objectives: 1. To undergird the student in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, and to stimulate him to evaluate knowledge in the light of Scriptural truth. 2. To encourage growth in Christian character in each student, and to help the student accept his responsibility in faithful Christian service. 3. To increase the student's awareness of the world of ideas and events which are influencing our contemporary culture, and to prepare the student to knowledgeably participate in our society. 4. To enable the student to develop sound critical and analytical reasoning. 5. To provide sufficient opportunities for students to practice the skills of c.ommunication., . . . 6. To offer opportunities for academic specialization and preparation for graduate study, and to assist the student in selecting and preparing for a vocation. 7. To foster the student's appreciation of, and participation in, wholesome avocational and cultural activities. i Positioned to welcome the more titan 10,000 guests who visit the College each year, this attractive entrance to the college, donated /J)' the Class of' 1987, commemorates Cedarville's century of service in Christian higher education.