Cedarville University
Cedarville University
Motto:
Hearts for God. Minds for Truth. Friends for
Life. Service for Eternity.
Established:
1887
Type:
Private
Religious
affiliation:
Independent Baptist, Evangelical
President:
Dr. William E. Brown
Faculty:
208
Students:
3,690
Undergraduates:
3,000
Postgraduates:
690
Location:
Cedarville, OH, USA
Campus:
Rural, 400 acres
Athletics:
16 NAIA Division II teams,
called Yellow Jackets
Colors:
Blue and Gold
Website:
www.cedarville.edu /
Cedarville University is a private, independent Baptist,
Evangelical Christian university located in Cedarville,
Ohio, known for its conservative theology. Its environ-
ment and culture are underscored by its foundations in
Biblical teachings which influence student life and
school policy. The University is chartered by the state of
Ohio and certified by the Ohio Board of Regents; it is also
a member of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools. According to its Mission Statement, the
University is "a Christ-centered learning community
equipping students for lifelong leadership and service
through an education marked by excellence and groun-
ded in biblical truth."[1]
History
Cedarville University was chartered in 1887 by the Pres-
byterian church; at the time, the township was largely
Presbyterian. The first classes were held in 1892, though
the college did not officially open until 1894. David
McKinney was the college’s first president. [2]
Elements of the school’s heritage remain on today’s
campus in the form of two original buildings: Founder’s
Hall (Old Main) and Collins Hall (Science Building).The
college early on also purchased the former Presbyterian
church located near Founders Hall (Old Main), and re-
named it the Alford Memorial building. Over the years it
has been renovated numerous times and served as a
gymnasium, class room space and a theater. The
University seal has remained essentially unchanged and
still contains the Latin phrase ’Pro Corona et Foedere
Christi’ (For the crown and covenant of Christ).
In 1953, th