Bible Teacher Education
The Bible teacher education major is designed for students anticipating teaching Bible primarily in a Christian school. The major provides a unique combination of content from Bible courses and pedagogy from education courses to manage a classroom and teach the Bible effectively. The Bible content portion of the program is modeled after the preseminary major with the exception of the requirement of Greek. Thus, a student could easily use this program as the foundation for further graduate study in seminary. This program would also lay the foundation for a person who, after having gained some experience in teaching, chooses to persue a master's degree in education. The Association of Christian Schools International also approved Cedarville to offer ACSI certification in Integrated Bible for this major.
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Christian Education
The Christian education major prepares students for ministering to diverse age groups (children through adults) in vocational service in a wide range of Christian education ministry contexts: churches, camps, college campuses, parachurch organizations, crosscultural contexts, etc. It also provides a solid foundation for graduate studies in related areas. The required selection of a ministry concentration area and options in selection of a minor can be combined to equip students for unique, specialized areas of ministry.
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Comprehensive Bible
The comprehensive Bible major prepares the person who, upon graduation, becomes a Bible teacher or worker in a church or other Christian organization.
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International Studies - Missiology
The international studies majors are interdisciplinary programs that prepare students for a variety of internationally focused careers. The missiology concentration provides students with a missiological view of the international community. Students will cultivate a deeper commitment to the global mission task as they gain knowledge in contemporary global issues, past and present mission thinking and practice, as well as the opportunities and challenges to doing missions in today’s world. Students will also develop skills in understanding other cultures and living competently in another culture for the purpose of ministry.
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One-Year Bible Program
The one-year Bible program is designed to provide the student with greater Bible knowledge through intensive study of the Scriptures in a single academic year. The curriculum involves surveys of the entire Bible and the major Christian doctrines as well as specific book studies, practical theology courses, and electives chosen by the student. Whether the student is a university freshman desiring a good foundation of biblical knowledge in seeking the will of God, a student from an academic program not offered by a Christian college or university, or an individual just desiring personal enrichment through formal Bible study, the one-year Bible program will equip that individual with greater spiritual understanding so that he or she will become a more effective member of the body of Christ.
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Pastoral Studies
The pastoral studies major is designed to prepare the person who aspires to serve as a general associate pastor or a staff pastor prior to graduate studies or prior to serving as a senior pastor.
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Philosophy
The philosophy major is designed primarily for students anticipating graduate study in philosophy, theology, religion, or law. It serves to develop intellectual abilities important for life as a whole, beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession. It cultivates the capacities and appetite for self-expression and reflection, exchange and debate of ideas, lifelong learning, and dealing with problems for which there are no easy answers. Philosophy is applicable to any subject matter and any human context, making it an ideal undergraduate major for those going on to specialized graduate work. Candidates for graduate study should consult graduate school catalogs to determine specific undergraduate requirements and adjust their programs at Cedarville University accordingly.
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Preseminary Bible
The preseminary Bible major is designed for students anticipating graduate work in preparation for vocational ministry. It provides a sufficient foundation in biblical subjects and the Greek language and enables the student to select elective courses from other departments, which will enrich his/her personal and professional development. This is an ideal program for the person who feels God's direction into a pastoral, missionary, or teaching ministry after investing at least seven years in college and seminary preparation. Seminary candidates should consult seminary catalogs to determine specific undergraduate requirements and adjust their programs at Cedarville University accordingly.
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World Missions
The world missions major prepares the person who, upon graduation, becomes a missionary candidate or an evangelist.
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Youth Ministries
The youth ministries major prepares a person for vocational ministry in a wide range of contexts: churches, camps, college campuses, parachurch organizations, crosscultural contexts, etc. It also provides a solid foundation for graduate studies in related areas.
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Christian Education
The Christian education minor involves 15 semester hours of coursework for the student who wishes to become better equipped to serve in the educational function of the local church.
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Greek
The Greek minor provides the student with two years of study in Koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament. Designed to prepare students for advanced Greek language study at the seminary level, this minor is required for preseminary majors. Course requirements include 16 semester hours of elementary and intermediate Greek. with attention to literary genre. This study traces the history of the Hebrew nation from its origin to the time of Jesus Christ.
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Missions
The missions minor for the student interested in crosscultural ministries.
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Philosophy and Religion
The philosophy and religion minor involves 15 semester hours of coursework in philosophy and religion for the student who seeks a greater understanding of the nature and history of philosophical thinking and its impact on the religious life.
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Women's Ministry
The women's ministry minor involves 20 semester hours for students interested in developing the practical and skill-oriented facets for ministering to women in the local church and mission settings.
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