Personal Development
Undergrad Majors & Programs General Education The Curriculum
General Education
Personal Development courses help students explore what it means to be human by studying human nature and learning about and participating in artistic expression and physical activities. Through courses in this pillar, students are also introduced to the value of the liberal arts taught in a Christian context and develop communication skills needed for academic work. Through Personal Development courses, students learn to:
- Reflect on and critically evaluate the creative arts from a Christian world-view
- Show imagination and originality
- Analyze the relationship between the body, fitness, and wellness, and plan for life-long fitness
- Consider the link between the individual and social groups for personal growth
Why study Personal Development?
In our fragmented society, we need to understand ourselves and be able to relate to groups and other individuals in meaningful and productive ways. By examining ourselves, we can begin to understand others and appreciate the richness of relationships. Additionally, it's important to develop skills for communicating in a variety of settings and for working with others. This means being able to:
- Establish and maintain a healthy self-identity
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others
- Communicate with others clearly, authentically, and ethically
- Appreciate ways in which individuals express themselves
Courses & Course Categories
- GES125 Introduction to the Creative Arts*
- GES140 Introduction to Wellbeing
- GES160 Inquiry Seminar*
- CATEGORY: Artistic Experience (A)
*This course is integrated into the Humanities Program for students in that track.