General Studies (GEN)

Questions of Life introduces students to the Christian liberal arts tradition that is the foundation for a Judson University education. Students will examine the question of the psalmist, "What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?" (Psalm 8:4 NRSV). Students will trace the contours of what it means to be human from four perspectives: 1) love (between marital spouses, children and parents, and God and humanity); 2) suffering (the role of struggle); 3) community (the interdependence between people, God and humanity, and humanity and the non-human creation); and 4) the good life (the pursuit of a world of justice and peace).

Questions of Life introduces students to the Christian liberal arts tradition that is the foundation for a Judson University education. Students will examine the question of the psalmist, "…what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?" (Psalm 8:4 NRSV). Students will trace the contours of what it means to be human from four perspectives: 1) love (between marital spouses, children and parents, and God and humanity); 2) suffering (the role of struggle); 3) community (the interdependence between people, God and humanity, and humanity and the non-human creation); and 4) the good life (the pursuit of a world of justice and peace). REGISTRATION: This section is reserved for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only

This course challenges students to understand what it means to attend a Christian liberal arts college, focusing on their holistic development.

This course continues to challenge students to understand what it means to attend a Christian liberal arts college, focuses on holistic development, and serves as conclusion to liberal arts program.

This course presents a historical overview of the Bible-from Creation in the book of Genesis to Consummation in the book of Revelation. Students will study the key events, people, themes, and doctrines that emerge throughout the Bible's storyline.

This course explores the foundations, processes, and practices of spiritual growth and development. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own spiritual experiences, history, and traditions in light of the Christian tradition.

Developing peer leaders on campus who will create a personal leadership framework out of which they will lead. In developing this framework, students will interpret, engage, demonstrate and implement leadership skills that relate to the whole person.

This course aims to help students draw together the various strands of their educational experience as they continue to explore the 'good life' they will pursue upon graduation. In this liberal arts capstone for the Judson undergraduate experience students will continue the 'good life' conversation by drawing upon their developing understanding of who they are and their place in world, their faith commitments, their disciplinary expertise, and their broader liberal arts awareness. The course will help students articulate a personal vision for a 'good life' that is both local and global in scope. Building from a closer examination of the Christian faith and their own vocation within wider culture, students will work together in creative research and problem solving as they offer helpful suggestions for addressing issues of global and local concern both to Christians and humanity as a whole. REGISTRATION: GEN301 or substitute approved by GEC should be completed prior to taking GEN401

This course aims to help students draw together the various strands of their educational experience as they continue to explore the 'good life' they will pursue upon graduation. In this liberal arts capstone for the Judson undergraduate experience students will continue the 'good life' conversation by drawing upon their developing understanding of who they are and their place in world, their faith commitments, their disciplinary expertise, and their broader liberal arts awareness. The course will help students articulate a personal vision for a 'good life' that is both local and global in scope. Building from a closer examination of the Christian faith and their own vocation within wider culture, students will work together in creative research and problem solving as they offer helpful suggestions for addressing issues of global and local concern both to Christians and humanity as a whole. Senior standing only. REGISTRATION: GEN301 or substitute approved by GEC should be completed prior to taking GEN401; this section is designed for students admitted into the Judson Honors Program only