1997-1998 Academic Catalog

History Cedarville College was established on January 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 century led to hard times for the College. Following one final attempt to become strong after the end of WW 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 of Cedarville 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 college's 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 to lead Cedarville College. Through his leadership, the College has continued to flourish in every area. The student body has grown to over 2,500 students. Several new facilities, including seven residence halls, the Athletic Center, Centennial Library, and the Miter Conference Center have been constructed in the last decade. A new academic building for engineering, nursing, and science was completed in 1992. The Dixon Ministry Center, completed in 1996, includes a 3,400-seat chapel, and facilities for both the Division of Christian Ministries and the Department of Music. Many new academic and cocurricular 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 century of service. College Profile Catalog Contents History ............................................................................ 5 College Profile ................................................................ 4 Purpose ......................................................................... 6 The Campus .................................................................. 7 Computer Information Network .................................... 12 Student Life ................................................................... 16 Christian Ministries ...................................................... 22 Admissions .................................................................... 26 Academic Information ................................................... 30 Major Fields of Study ................................................. 32 General Education Requirements ................................ 34 Academic Policies ....................................................... 36 Special Academic Programs ....................................... 38 Departments oflnstruction ............................................ 46 Biblical Education ....................................................... 46 Business Administration ............................................. 58 Communication Arts ................................................... 76 Education .................................................................... 88 Engineering ............................................................... 102 Health and Physical Education ................................. 110 Interdisciplinary Studies ........................................... 120 Language and Literature ........................................... 128 Music ........................................................................ 136 Nursing ..................................................................... 154 Psychology ................................................................ 160 Science and Mathematics .......................................... 166 Social Science and History ....................................... 184 Financial Information .................................................. 202 Tuition and Fees ....................................................... 202 Financial Aid Information ......................................... 205 Board of Trustees ........................................................ 210 Administration ............................................................ 211 CorrespondenceDirectory ........................................... 211 Doctrinal Statement .................................................... 212 Statistical Information ................................................. 213 Index ........................................................................... 214 Directions .................................................................... 216