“Ways of Knowing” coursework helps you articulate how disciplines know the world (epistemology) and how disciplinary ways of knowing compare and contrast. Many of these courses are an introduction to a particular discipline.
Ways of Knowing in the Arts (5 credits)
Utilizing assumptions, methodologies, and skills unique to the arts, “Ways of Knowing in the Arts” courses share a common focus on the artistic process. Within these courses, you learn to physically create, emotionally respond to, and/or intellectually analyze artistic works and performances.
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Ways of Knowing in the Humanities (5 credits)
“Ways of Knowing in the Humanities” courses address the kinds of knowing embodied in the uniquely human system of meaning and representation. Employing a foundational understanding of one disciplinary perspective in the humanities, you will examine selected profound human questions expressed by language and manifested in culture.
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Ways of Knowing in Quantitative Reasoning (5 credits)
A globalized world with complex problems requires you to reason abstractly and deductively, understand and analyze data, and be fluent in quantitative problem-solving. “Ways of Knowing in Quantitative Reasoning” courses involve forms of human thought that include analysis of data, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning.
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Students who complete MAT 2561 must also complete its prerequisite course, MAT 1560, in order to fulfill the Exploratory Curriculum WKQR requirement.
Ways of Knowing in the Fundamental Sciences (5 credits)
“Ways of Knowing in the Fundamental Sciences” courses provide you a variety of ways to explore the scientific world. Through these courses you develop foundational knowledge in a scientific discipline and gain an understanding of basic scientific principles and the scientific method.
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Ways of Knowing in the Applied Sciences (5 credits)
“Ways of Knowing in the Applied Sciences” courses allow you to explore how scientific knowledge is used to serve communities and engage the natural world. In these classes, you learn to apply scientific principles through critical thinking and to articulate the relationship between science and the Christian faith.
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Ways of Knowing in the Social Sciences (5)
“Ways of Knowing in the Social Sciences” courses introduce you to the scientific study of human beings at the individual and societal levels. Through these courses, you engage in value-based interaction with social science materials as you develop analytical skills and knowledge in the search for truth via the social sciences.
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