Christian Liberal Arts Education
A Christian liberal arts education emphasizes the study of a broad range of subjects with the goal of educating the whole person—teaching you how to live and not only how to make a living.
But some students might ask, “Why take classes that I’ll never use?”
Benefits of a Christian Liberal Arts Education
The benefits of these studies may not be immediately apparent, but they will teach you to:
Think
A liberal arts core doesn’t tell you WHAT to think; it teaches you HOW to think. You’ll learn to analyze an issue, considering alternatives so that you can arrive at an informed conclusion. Your classes—such as history, English and speech—will provide you with insight into how people think and a biblical framework for evaluating arguments and opinions.
Learn
The liberal arts will expose you to a variety of subjects that require different approaches to learning. By tackling different subjects—even subjects that may not be your strong points—you’ll build confidence and establish new learning patterns.
Solve
The benefits of weightlifting may not be immediately apparent, but later on when you need to lift a heavy object, you realize the importance of this kind of exercise. Broad studies similarly exercise your mental muscles and train you to solve bigger and more complex problems.
Communicate
Professionals may have degree upon degree tacked to the end of their names, but unless they can communicate what they know, their knowledge is useless to other people. A liberal arts education emphasizes speech and communication so that you will effectively communicate in both your career and your Gospel witness.
Adapt
The average American changes jobs 10 times before reaching age 40. The liberal arts teach you life skills—thinking, communicating and learning—that prepare you to adapt not just to your first job, but to your second and third.
Appreciate
A liberal arts education also helps develop an appreciation for the finer elements of life, including drama, literature and music. A sense of cultural awareness and appreciation will not only complement your Gospel witness but also help you think creatively.
