Faculty Development
Dr. John Haas
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- Friday October 31st, 2008
October 24, 2008 at 3:30 P.M. in AC342
WHAT IS EDUCATION FOR? HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE LIBERAL ARTS
From its beginning in the colonial era, the idea of a liberal arts education has been contested. American educators have responded to a series of challenges associated with the need for specialized vocational training, preparation for professional or graduate studies, and loss of confidence in the ideals and worth of a liberal education.
- How has the liberal arts been defined?
- What makes it attractive to generations of American educators and students?
- Is such an education useful?
- Should it be a mandatory part of every undergraduate curriculum?
- If so, what is it attempting to accomplish?
These are some of the questions that have challenged American higher education. Dr. Haas will explore questions in his presentation.
John H. Haas, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History
John Haas has taught at Bethel College since 1999. Prior to receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame, he received the Th.M. from Princeton Seminary , the M.Div. from Reformed Episcopal Seminary and his B.A. from Temple University. His academic work has been in American cultural, intellectual and religious history.
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