Liberal Christianity

I will develop life-lasting relationships with the people that surround me everyday. It will be this networking that will eventually allow me to become an influential person in our society. Since Stanford is one of the best schools that offer a liberal arts education, the relationships I develop will be crucial to my success. History is a true testament to the success and necessity of relationships. Even going back to prehistoric times, we saw how neanderthals were only able to survive and…

and the outcome of all their work. The purpose of me joining several clubs is not only to give, but also to gain connections with alumni, graduating students, and companies or organization we might work with through the club. As part of Spelman’s liberal education it is emphasized that we continue to broaden our worldly perspective outside of the class. We are encouraged to take part in as many study abroad opportunities as we can. Through study abroad opportunities my goal is to…

Inside the Michigan Research Community I. Introduction to MRC and Learning Communities As a large public institution, the University of Michigan can be very overwhelming for some students. However, the University of Michigan does a great job of creating small communities for students with similar backgrounds, identities, or interests. One of the small learning communities at the University of Michigan is the Michigan Research Community, otherwise known as MRC. In MRC, all of the individuals…

many aspects such as why so many students feel the need to further their education, when to focus on the liberal arts in a child 's education, and whether all students have the mental capacity to attend college. He then questions if acquiring a degree is necessary for all jobs and comments on the labels that come with not pursuing a higher education To begin with, Murray suggests that a liberal arts education should be taught to students at a young age and should be the foundation of their…

valuable, in every country other than the United States frivolous degrees such as those in the liberal arts require more work. Money is going into education, but sometimes those programs emphasize unique and exotic degrees. Should one choose a specialty degree such as Islamic Studies to get a job faster, or should we stick to the basics? It seems, one can get a job easier if a degree is sought less in the liberal arts, and more in general education.…

The liberal ideology behind gun ownership takes the stance that some type of gun restriction or ban should be imposed to control the gun violence in the United States. The vast majority would be for an imposed restriction, while the farther left and fewer liberals would suggest for an all-out ban or ban on certain guns. Furthermore, believing that the gun is what causes the crime. If the gun was restricted in some way people would not have the ability to cause such harm to the general welfare of…

towards the life around them, equip an individual with the knowledge necessary to pursue their career choice, and also allow young individuals to discover their purpose in life while maturing into a whole individual. Gaining the perspective of a liberal arts education is extremely valuable in today’s society. Longwood University…

Among social contract philosophers, John Lock contributed most to the shaping of the modern conception of a liberal democracy. In fact many of the values of liberalism can be traced back to John Locke, in particular, a governmental system that is popular, limited, responsible and representative. Locke argues that in a state of nature, individuals enjoy certain inalienable rights and these rights have to be protected by a governing body. As a result, a social contract stems from a group of people…

with a minor in psychology. If you choose a liberal arts education you are required to take general education credits. Some people may find general education credits pointless and think that they do not need them in their college career. Here at Wisconsin Lutheran College it is the goal of the college that students get a well-rounded education and find different interest and strengths in courses students never saw themselves wanting to take. A liberal arts education gives student a broader…

A Christian liberal arts education more completely prepares its graduates for life than does other education tactics, especially over a general liberal arts study. These universities seek to prepare a student for all aspects of life—wherever and whatever they may be—as a loving, Christ follower. This methodology differs greatly from those used by other institutions for higher learning. A liberal arts degree in the non Christian world focuses on laying a foundational education that will prepare…