Torch, Spring 1986

IO "The Bible/acuity was tops. Complement;ng their excellent academic credentials was the depth ofexperience they brought to the classroom. I par– tiwlorly oppreriated the pract;cal insights they sharedfrom their rich backgrounds in the pas– torate and missions." Daniel Barfell ('85) teacher, youth pastor The Department of Biblical Education was the foundational department of the college in terms of fulfilling our purpose and serving general education needs . All Cedarville College students were required to minor in Bible. Bible major graduates testify that they were exceptionally prepared for future minis– try. In 1984-85, other academic departments exhibited strength in the ir disci– plines. Science was taught from a creationist viewpoint by a faculty of ten , eight of whom held earned doctorates. Dr. John Silvius completed the writing of a science textbook that presents biology from a Christian perspective . All of our two-year pre-engineering students were accepted into accredited engineering institutions, as they have been since the inception of the program in 1983. Communication Arts faculty remained positioned on the leading edge of communications research . Fifteen students completed internships in pro– grams ranging from hospital-patient relations to staff work for congressmen . The Cedarville forensics team was first among small colleges and third overall in the state of Ohio behind The Ohio State University and Miami University. Each faculry member of the Psychology Department was a licensed and practicing psychologist. Language and Literature introduced its new profes– sional writing program. Health and Physical Education operated out of one of the finest athletic facilities among small, midwest, independent colleges. The six Social Science faculty averaged more than 12 years at Cedarville. The continued emphasis on computer technology included the establish– ment of a microcomputer laboratory to supplement the existing academic computer facilities and the purchase of a number of micros by academic de– partments for instruction and research . Music was a pacesetter in the develop– ment of computer assisted teaching. In June 1985, 340 graduates received baccalaureate degrees and 12 secre– tarial students earned the new associate of arts degree. A new course, Employment Strategies, supplemented the program of the Career Planning and Placement Office. Twenty workshops throughout the school year provided students opportunities to polish resume writing and interviewing skills. Representatives of 90 potential employers visited the campus. Placement also provided churches with pastoral candidates . The annual Career Day drew 45 companies and graduate schools , and the Christian School Recruitment Conference hosted 38 school representatives.