These requirements support the college's mission in a variety of ways. Courses in Biblical and Theological study, together with the ethics course, support the college's concern to graduate theologically literate students. A global perspective is articulated in foreign language courses, in multicultural studies courses, and in international programs that meet General Education requirements. Students are prepared for the world of work in foundation courses that emphasize communication and analytic skills and in integrative courses that promote flexibility of mind. Taken as a whole, the General Education requirements seek to foster the development of mind, body, and spirit that is at the heart of our mission.
Students are also prepared for lives of worth and service in their major studies.
Many students choose to major in one of the traditional liberal arts disciplines, such as Art, Biology, Economics, History, Mathematics, or Philosophy. Others choose an interdisciplinary program which brings the perspectives of several disciplines to bear on a specialized area of concern, such as Asian Studies, Medieval Studies, or Women's Studies. Many students choose to double-major or to pursue a concentration or certification program in addition to a disciplinary major or to develop an area of emphasis within a major. See Graduation Requirements in the Index for detailed information on the General Education requirements. Consult the Class and Lab Schedules published three times a year by the Office of the Registrar for specific information on the requirements that particular courses fulfill.