These strands are conceived of as a journey or story with stages and passages. The core courses take the student through three stages, first establishing the partnership of the two learning strands. The second stage focuses on uniting science and spirit. The third emphasizes engagement. The courses required in the engagement stage vary according to the concentrations chosen.
All courses emphasize a balance of skill, information, practice, and theory.
These courses do not offer the equivalent of a full major in the academic discipline. Rather, they offer an opportunity to specialize, while integrating the multi-disciplinary curriculum required by the program. Students must complete 9 credits within one concentration. Students from other departments may use a core class if listed to fulfill their minor in our department. In addition to the required Core Courses, students must also take a minor for 9 credits.