"The university is a fulcrum with which to move the world. — Charles Malik, Lebanese academic, diplomat, and philosopher
General Education courses are those foundational classes required of all students at Southern Nazarene University. They are not "basics" to be "gotten out of the way." Such a set of standard classes goes by other names, including Core Curriculum and Shared Experience. They focus on coherent writing and other communication skills, basic number skills, how to creatively and safely interact with the natural world, who human beings are and how they interact with each other and with their Creator, and how people express themselves in culture.
The subjects taught in those courses range across the curriculum. They include the sciences, history, government, math, music, art, literature, and communication arts. Four of those courses (or 12 semester hours) are religion courses. Howard Culbertson taught sections of these three:
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus" -- Colossians 3:17
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-- Howard Culbertson,
General education classes at the university level involves a broad spectrum of courses. They are designed to provide students with a well-rounded education beyond their chosen major or area of study. These classes typically cover subjects such as mathematics, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and fine arts.
The primary goals of general education requirements are to deveelop critical thinking skills, promote cultural literacy, and provide a deeper understanding of the world. By exposing students to diverse disciplines, these classes also spark intellectual curiosity and help students develop a comprehensive knowledge base. Additionally, general education classes often work on communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and ethical reasoning. This all helps prepare students to be engaged citizens and lifelong learners.