Certificate in Worldview & Culture
Overview
The Certificate in Worldview & Culture offers students an opportunity to investigate concepts of worldview as it relates to personal identity, cultural assumptions, interpersonal communication, individual decision-making, and faith. Students will consider selected events, trends, and personalities in politics, religion, popular culture, history, art, and technology, and their influence on the shape of society today.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be equipped to:
- Analyze and compare the worldviews that influence one’s understanding of faith, ethics, justice, and philosophy of work.
- Construct, articulate, and defend a personal worldview that responds to and gives meaning to the ultimate questions of life.
- Identify important events, influential figures, and cultural trends in the American experience.
- Confront own assumptions and biases about history, and gain an appreciation for the importance of history as an informed citizen.
- Conceptualize a deeper appreciation of art, its various forms and media, and how art connects us to a greater sense of self-awareness.
- Develop critical and analytical thinking and writing skills.
Admission Requirements
An online application must be submitted and accepted before a student begins their first course. All courses in the certificate must be completed or approved through ADP. Transfer credits are not permitted for this certificate.
Certificate Requirements
Certificate in Worldview & Culture (9 credit hours)
Complete the following:
The certificate is successfully finished when all certificate courses are completed with grades of C- or better and a certificate GPA of 2.0 or above.
In this course, students will investigate concepts of worldview as it relates to personal identity, cultural assumptions, interpersonal communication, individual decision-making, and faith. Students will explore the roots of the Christian faith and the influence of Christianity on society, seeking to construct a personal worldview that informs their understanding of the meaning of life.
This course examines key developments in the history of the United States. Students will consider selected events, trends, and personalities in politics, religion, popular culture, and technology, and their influence on the shape of society today.
This course provides an introduction to the materials, techniques, and theories of art, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and what is considered fine art in general. Through aesthetic, historical, and critical analysis, students will broaden their understanding and experience of art and its role in society.