The Arts program begins with the Foundation Year, leading to the Foundation Year Diploma.  This year provides an introduction to the four core areas of the Liberal Arts Program (Ancient History and Religious Studies, History, Literature, and Philosophy), and to the unique qualities of residential life within our Christian community. 

The first year of university life presents a number of challenges for students.  The classes and expectations of teachers are different than high school, and for most students, this is the first time to live away from home.  Our aim is to provide a supportive environment in which students can exercise their independence as they deal with the pressures of studies, while living responsibly.  The goal of such studies is to develop a more mature, coherent, and compassionate view of the world with “a feeling mind and a thinking heart.”

The SSU B.A. program (4 years in length) includes two terms of study abroad and is designed to develop students appreciation of the history, philosophy, and cultures of the world in which we live.  The program also highlights small class sizes, usually between 8-15 students, which guarantees that every student has the opportunity to fully participate in the class and engage in meaningful dialogue with his or her professor. 

 

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