1996-1997 Academic Catalog

History Cedarville College was established on Januaiy 26, 1887, through the vision of five godly men who dreamed of a college that would provide Christian young people with education that was offered within a spiritual frame– work. Affiliated with the Reformed Presbyterian Church, the College attracted many area students and built its first building, "Old Main," now called "Founders Hall," in 1895. Year after year, Cedarville attracted a record number of students and soon gained a reputation for not only its Bible teaching, but also for its liberal arts program. The turbulence of the first 50 years of the 20th centmy led to hard times for the College. Following one final attempt to become strong after the end ofWW II, the trustees realized that the enrollment could not support expenses. The College would have to find another church group to assume its operation, or close its doors. At that time the trustees of the Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland, Ohio, were seeking a campus on which to expand. Hearing ofCedarville College, they visited the campus and were convinced that Cedarville was the site that God had for their school. Upon mutual agreement by both trustee boards, ownership of the College was transferred on April 4, 1953. Cedarville College became a Baptist college of arts and sciences. James T. Jeremiah, the pastor who first suggested the Baptist Bible Institute– Cedarville College connection, was called to be the president. Soon the College was alive and flourishing. By 1959 the enrollment had grown to 255. Faculty, staff, and facilities were added. Six years later the student body had nearly tripled to 763. By the end of Dr. Jeremiah's 25-year tenure as president in 1978, the College's enrollment had grown to over 1,200 students. Paul Dixon was then called tb lead Cedarville College. Through his leadership, the College has continued to flourish in every area. The student body has grown to over 2,400 students. Several new facilities, including six residence halls, the Athletic Center, Centennial Libra1y, and the Miter Conference Center have been constructed in the last decade. A new academic building for engineer– ing, nursing, and science was completed in 1992. The Ministry Center, a 3,400-seat chapel, and facilities for both the Division of Christian Ministries and the Department ofMusic is scheduled for completion in 1996. Many new academic and co-curricular programs also have been added. In 1987, Cedarville College celebrated its centennial, commemorating one hundred years in Christian higher education. The future looks bright for Cedarville College as it seeks God's continued blessing and enters its second centmy of service. ollege Profile Catalog Contents Histo1y ............................................................................ 4 College Profile ................................................................ 4 Purpose ......................................................................... 6 The Ca1npus .................................................................. 7 Computer Information Network .................................... 10 Student Life ................................................................... 12 Christian Ministries ....................................................... 18 Ad1nissions .................................................................... 22 Academic Information ................................................... 26 Major Fields of Study ................................................. 27 General Education Requirements ................................ 28 Academic Policies ....................................................... 30 Special Prograins ........................................................ 32 Departments of Instruction ............................................ 40 Biblical Education ....................................................... 40 Business Administration ............................................. 52 Con1munication Arts ................................................... 68 Education .................................................................... 80 Engineering ................................................................. 94 Health and Physical Education ................................. 102 Interdisciplinary Studies ........................................... 112 Language and Literature ........................................... 120 Music ........................................................................ 128 Nursing ..................................................................... 146 Psychology ................................................................ 152 Science and Mathematics .......................................... 158 Social Science and Hist01y ....................................... 176 Financial Information .................................................. 194 Tuition and Fees ....................................................... 194 Financial Aid Information ......................................... 197 Board of Tiustees ........................................................ 202 Administration ............................................................ 203 CorrespondenceDirecto1y ........................................... 203 Doctrinal Statement .................................................... 204 Statistical Information ................................................. 205 Index ........................................................................... 206 Directions .................................................................... 208