Photos by Ashley ChavezA convocation promoting the idea that the Great Books program not only serves an academic purpose but a spiritual one took place Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Professor Paul Contino directed the Wednesday night convocation titled, "How the Great Books Can Enrich Your Spiritual Life.""You don't have to be a Great Books student to read the classics," Contino … [Read more...] about Convo Argues Great Books Serves a Greater Purpose than a GE Requirement
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Require Great Books
Art by Peau PorotesanoThe Great Books program embodies the liberal arts education experience that Pepperdine affirms is central to its mission to strengthen the lives of students with "purpose, service and leadership." As such, all students should be required to take at least one semester of the program as a General Education requirement, perhaps replacing one of the three … [Read more...] about Require Great Books
Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum
Art by Peau PorotesanoAcross American universities, professors and administrators struggle with the balance of curriculum between Western and non-Western thought. Recently, many GEs and major classes in the humanities have shifted to focus on thinkers and artists outside the framework of Europe and the United States Though noble, Seaver’s attempt to incorporate … [Read more...] about Seaver Should Expand Non-Western Knowledge in Curriculum
