Let There Be Light! Fiat Lux is the motto of Waynesburg University - as well as the name of this course. Every time you see the University’s seal, with the image of a lamp, you see the words “Fiat Lux.” In Latin, they mean “Let there be Light.” (Genesis 1:3). Light is necessary for us to see, for warmth, and for all things to grow. We hope Fiat Lux will help our students to grow: we want them to grow their faith, mind, servant-leader hearts, and in grace. Fiat Lux should serve as a welcome and introduction to life at Waynesburg University. We want to help students acclimate to the University, make meaningful connections, and start on a pathway toward a success. The University mission is to “educate students to make connections between faith, learning, and serving so they might faithfully transform their communities and the world and lead a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of God.” Fiat Lux should mark the beginning of our students’ journey into a lifetime of faith, learning, and serving in keeping with that mission. Course Goals This course will contribute to the fulfillment of the following objectives for your general education at Waynesburg University: • Relate the Christian tradition to contemporary issues, personal identity, and the academic disciplines; • Serve those in need; The design of the course is to meet the following goals to: • Introduce you to the purpose and value of liberal arts education as a foundation, not only for future program and career choices, but also for a lifetime of learning; • Engage you in ways that challenge and encourage you to examine the relationship(s) between faith, learning, and serving; • Provide you with valuable academic and personal resources in making a successful transition to Waynesburg; • Facilitate your active involvement and participation in the life of the University community with its rich intellectual, social, and spiritual resources; • Initiate a mentoring relationship between you and I in order that your academic and vocational goals might be nurtured. Learning Outcomes: Upon completing this course successfully, you will be able to: • Employ academic and personal strategies critical to academic success within an institution of higher education; • Actively participate in discussions, understand the value of using formal English in written communication, and demonstrate oral, written, and visual presentation skills; • Demonstrate use of reasoned thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze information; • Appreciate and respect multiple perspectives; • Engage with a community of learners both in and out of the classroom; • Understand and utilize the educational and co-curricular resources of the institution complementing your academic objectives; • Connect the faith, learning, and service facets of the mission to each other, to yourself, and to your educational objectives.
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