2.00 Credits
The purpose of a liberal arts education is to expand the students' minds and spirits by exposing them to civilization's fundamental achievements, questions, and debates. As a celebration of the liberal arts, each student at Carson-Newman is required to complete this seminar. The seminar explores the history of Christian liberal arts education and the history of such education at Carson-Newman by investigating the ideals celebrated on Carson-Newman's seal and throughout the University's history: Truth, Beauty, Goodness, Justice, and Courage. The course helps students refine skills that are essential for academic and career success and encourages students to be full and steady participants in the college experience. The goals of the seminar are as follows: to read critically, to listen actively, to reason well, to research effectively, to discuss ideas openly, and to express one's ideas with conviction and respect. This course is a service-learning course and may require additional time commitment outside of class. Students are responsible for any additional costs necessary to complete the service. Students should successfully complete this course within the first 30 hours completed at C-N. Students with a four-year baccalaureate degree are not required to take the course. Cannot be taken for additional credit.