Page 103 of Saint Anselm College 2003 - 2004 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

102 Liberal Studies in the Great Books Director: Dr. Robert D. Anderson The Liberal Studies in the Great Books Program, administered by the Philosophy Department, aims to bring about a fully integrated liberal education. Through the study of great works in the arts, literature, philosophy, science, and theology of Western Civilization, the program challenges students to seek out what is true, what is good, and what is beautiful, so that they may become wiser and better human beings. The program engages the abilities to think clearly, to write well, and to communicate persuasively. When developed, these abilities are applicable to a wide range of career options within the social, economic, and political world into which the student graduates. In addition to pursuing an integrated understanding of a great range of human wisdom, this course of study has two other significant features. The first is an emphasis on discussion seminars rather than lecture classes. The second is the use of primary rather than secondary sources or textbooks. Majors are required to take Great Books Seminars (GBS) 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, and two preceptorials (Philosophy 67). In addition to Philosophy 05 which is required of all students, majors must take Ethics Tutorial (Philosophy 08) and three additional courses in systematic philosophy, Philosophy 21, 25, and 31. Majors must also successfully complete a Fine Arts elective (exclusive of studio courses) and two English Literature electives. Freshman Year Humanities I Humanities II Freshman English 3 Freshman English 4 Science Science Language Language Fine Arts Elective GBS I-Greek Sophomore Year Humanities III Humanities IV Philosophy 5 Theology 10 Language Language GBS II-Roman GBS III-Medieval Elective Elective Junior Year Philosophy 21 Philosophy 7 GBS IV-Renaissance GBS V-Modern Theology Elective Preceptorial English Elective English Elective Elective Elective Senior Year GBS VI-Late Modern Philosophy 31 Theology Elective Preceptorial Philosophy 25 Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective

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