~ n % 0 0 r0 ,, a, - a, r- - p r- ~ ..... % rn 0 r0 " - p r- ~ ..... C C - rn ~ Dr. Thomas Hutchison Interim Dean Interim Chair • Just before the start of the 2008-2009 school year the Department of Biblical Education was reorganized and became the School of Biblical and Theological Studies. I was appointed as interim dean. Three new departments were formed and interim chairs were appointed. Dr. Chris Miller served as Interim Chair for the Department of Biblical Studies, Dr. Don Grigorenko for the Department of Ministry and Mission, and Dr. Greg Couser for the Department of Theology and Philosophy. Dr. Scott Dixon was appointed Director of the Bible minor, giving oversight to this important part of the University curriculum. These changes provide greater resources for faculty so that students can be served more effectively. Part of the excitement this year was watching construction of the new Center for Biblical and Theological Studies. A significant part of the Cedarville experience is the Bible minor as every student completes one full semester of Bible classes. The building represents our commitment to equip every student with knowledge of the Bible, skills for a lifetime of study, an intentional process for sustaining spiritual growth, and tools to engage the world for Christ. Our majors are being prepared to be leaders in this great work for the kingdom of Jesus Christ in a broad range of vocational ministries. We ask for God's continued blessings on each of our students, and encourage all of us to take seriously Paul's instruction in 1 Timothy 4:15-16: "Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers." (NIV) DEPARTMENT OF BIBLICAL STUDIES Dr. David W. Drullinger Professor HOT PICTURED: Dr. Daniel Estes Dr. Timothy Gombis Mr. Steven Janssen Dr. Preston Sprinkle
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