HUMN-Humanities

HUMN1010. Cornerstone (3)

This course is intended to help students develop a life-long passion for learning. They will explore the habits of mind of various academic disciplines and discover differing perspectives on the pursuit of knowledge as well as their commonalities and connectedness. Students will be introduced to the four University outcomes, develop skills necessary for a successful college experience, and begin collecting a portfolio to document their learning and track their personal, spiritual, and academic growth throughout their college career.

HUMN2500. Western Intellectual Traditions (Freshman Honors) (2)

This course focuses on the following historical periods: Greek, Roman, and early Christian; Renaissance and Reformation; Enlightenment; and Modern. The structure and content of the course is designed to help students achieve the following goals: recognize the connectedness of ideas and the unity of knowledge; examine values and presuppositions and learn to think creatively and critically; understand important themes and periods of Western thinking, and explore non-Western ideas, comparing them to Western thought; take an historical perspective when addressing current issues; improve written and oral communication; and acquire leadership skills in discussions with peers. (Admission by selection only)

HUMN2510. Western Intellectual Traditions (2)

This course focuses on the following historical periods: Greek, Roman, and early Christian; Renaissance and Reformation; Enlightenment; and Modern. The structure and content of the course is designed to help students achieve the following goals: recognize the connectedness of ideas and the unity of knowledge; examine values and presuppositions and learn to think creatively and critically; understand important themes and periods of Western thinking, and explore non-Western ideas, comparing them to Western thought; take an historical perspective when addressing current issues; improve written and oral communication; and acquire leadership skills in discussions with peers. (Admission by selection only)

HUMN2520. Western Intellectual Traditions (2)

This course focuses on the following historical periods: Greek, Roman, and early Christian; Renaissance and Reformation; Enlightenment; and Modern. The structure and content of the course is designed to help students achieve the following goals: recognize the connectedness of ideas and the unity of knowledge; examine values and presuppositions and learn to think creatively and critically; understand important themes and periods of Western thinking, and explore non-Western ideas, comparing them to Western thought; take an historical perspective when addressing current issues; improve written and oral communication; and acquire leadership skills in discussions with peers. (Admission by selection only)

HUMN2530. Western Intellectual Traditions (2)

This course focuses on the following historical periods: Greek, Roman, and early Christian; Renaissance and Reformation; Enlightenment; and Modern. The structure and content of the course is designed to help students achieve the following goals: recognize the connectedness of ideas and the unity of knowledge; examine values and presuppositions and learn to think creatively and critically; understand important themes and periods of Western thinking, and explore non-Western ideas, comparing them to Western thought; take an historical perspective when addressing current issues; improve written and oral communication; and acquire leadership skills in discussions with peers. (Admission by selection only)

HUMN4010. Capstone (1)

This course is intended to help students reflect on their undergraduate experience and plan for the future. Students will reflect on what they have learned by reviewing portfolio materials they have collected, habits of mind they have acquired through study of the disciplines, and the development of their ideas about the four University outcomes. Using the education they have acquired, they will begin planning ways to provide effective service and leadership in their families, churches, community, and work.