Cedarville Magazine, Spring/Summer 2016

In 1953, following the merger of Cedarville College and the Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland, the “new” Cedarville chose to honor the heritage of both institutions by retaining their mottos: “Pro corona et foedere Christi” or “For the crown and the covenant of Christ” and “For theWord of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ,” respectively. The seal was updated one other time, in 2000, when Cedarville College became Cedarville University. The first course catalog published by Cedarville as a Baptist institution in 1953 noted this blending of the past with the present: “Both institutions were established by groups of Bible- believing Christians with the primary motive of providing training of the highest scholastic standard with a definite biblical emphasis and without compromising Christian convictions and conduct.” The history behind our seal is further evidence that, from its founding in 1887 to today, Cedarville’s passion is equipping students to take the Gospel of King Jesus into every area of the world and into every purpose of life. “We Believe” in the University Seal Cedarville Magazine | 47