Here's the question of the month for September/October:
Pretend that you are starting from scratch to create a Lutheran college of ministry that will operate in the 21st century. Think about the general education such a college should offer ALL of its students. What sorts of knowledge, abilities or skills should all students acquire?
Please note:
- We're not asking for specialized knowledge (like pastors learning Greek or preschool teachers understanding young children's development). Think of common aims for ALL graduates of a college for called workers.
- We are looking broad ideas, not specific course descriptions. Think in terms of aptitudes or attitudes or understandings. For instance, don't so much say, "I think you'd need a Western civilization course," but perhaps, "Students will learn to understand how past history has shaped the world in which we live today," etc. We want this to be a thought exercise which will build a list of essential ingredients in a general education program.
So, you have your question of the month ... now get talking! You need not list every possible aspect you can think of. Mention the item(s) that seem especially important to you, and tell us why you think so.
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