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CATALOG 2017-18 Institutional Mission CATALOG 2017-18 Institutional Mission: Erskine College exists to glorify God as a Christian academic community where students are equipped to flourish as whole persons for lives of service through the pursuit of undergraduate liberal arts and graduate theological education. Erskine College: The mission of Erskine College is to equip students to flourish by providing an excellent liberal arts education in a Christ-centered environment where learning and biblical truth are integrated to develop the whole person. Erskine Theological Seminary: Erskine Theological Seminary supports the Mission of God in the world by educating, from a Biblically Reformed perspective, persons for service in the Christian Church. 2 Table of Contents Academic Calendar ....................................................................................................3 From the President ....................................................................................................4 Introducing Erskine ...................................................................................................5 Accreditation ........................................................................................................5 Mission Statements...............................................................................................6 History .................................................................................................................7 College Campus ....................................................................................................8 Activities and Athletic Facilities .............................................................................9 Residential Facilities ...........................................................................................11 Honor Code ........................................................................................................12 Admissions ............................................................................................................. 14 Finances ..................................................................................................................18 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................23 Scholarships ............................................................................................................24 Student Development ..............................................................................................47 Academics ...............................................................................................................55 Requirements for Graduation ..............................................................................66 Course Descriptions ..................................................................................................74 American Studies................................................................................................75 Art .....................................................................................................................79 Bible, Religion, and Philosophy ...........................................................................82 Biology ..............................................................................................................88 Chemistry and Physics.........................................................................................98 Christian Leadership .........................................................................................104 Economics and Business Administration .............................................................104 Education ........................................................................................................113 Engineering .....................................................................................................136 English.............................................................................................................137 Global Studies ..................................................................................................143 History and Political Science ..............................................................................143 Information Technology ....................................................................................150 Mathematics ....................................................................................................151 Modern Languages ...........................................................................................154 Music ...............................................................................................................156 Psychology and Sociology ..................................................................................166 Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation ............................................................172 Personnel ..............................................................................................................173 Index ....................................................................................................................182 Academic Calendar 3 2017 Fall Term Late Registration (7:30 a.m.) and Classes Begin.............................Monday, August 21 Drop/Add Day (Class Changes)..........................................................Friday, August 25 Formal Opening of College and Seminary.....................................Thursday, August 31 Fall Break Begins After Classes .........................................................Friday, October 6 Classes Resume, 8 a.m............................................................Wednesday, October 11 Thanksgiving Holiday Begins After Classes....................................Tuesday, November 21 Classes Resume, 8 a.m.............................................................Monday, November 27 Classes End..................................................................................Friday, December 1 Final Examinations Begin...........................................................Monday, December 4 Final Examinations End............................................................Saturday, December 9 2018 Winter Term Late Registration and Classes Begin.........................................Wednesday, January 3 Drop/Add Day (Class Changes)...................................................Thursday, January 4 Martin Luther King Day Holiday...................................................Monday, January 15 Last Class Session and Final Examinations...............................Tuesday, January 23 2018 Spring Term Late Registration (7:30 a.m.) and Classes Begin........................Monday, January 29 Drop/Add Day (Class Changes).......................................................Friday, February 2 Spring/Easter Break Begins After Classes.......................................Friday, March 23 Classes Resume, 8 a.m (Monday schedule)..................................Tuesday, April 3 Classes End....................................................................................Tuesday, May 8 Reading Day.................................................................................Wednesday, May 9 Final Examinations Begin.................................................................Thursday, May 10 Final Examinations End...................................................................Tuesday, May 15 Baccalaureate.....................................................................................Friday, May 18 Commencement.............................................................................Saturday, May 19 2018 Summer Term Classes Begin................................................................................... Monday, June 4 Only Day for Class Changes..............................................................Tuesday, June 5 Holiday....................................................................................... Wednesday, July 4 Final Examinations............................................................................ Friday, July 13 Note: The calendar is subject to change. 4 From the President As I begin my first year as president of Erskine College, it is a privilege to welcome our returning students now joined by the entering Class of 2021. As interim president, I learned a great deal about the rhythms of life on the campus in Due West, coming to know this community as one with a close-knit collegial atmosphere where relationships matter and you are known personally by both the faculty and the college staff. Erskine cherishes its long history of offering our students a Christian liberal arts education which emphasizes the importance of our core curriculum and broadens an understanding of historical Western culture and that of our wider global village. The academic experience Dr. Robert E. Gustafson of Erskine College emphasizes critical thinking, President strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving, and the importance of collaborative teamwork. At this small Christian liberal arts college located in a beautiful setting, the campus itself speaks of the majesty and beauty of the created world. Our size enriches the community feel on campus and offers every student opportunities for leadership in a myriad of activities and organizations. Personal interaction of the students with faculty and staff is made possible because the classes are small and the academic experience is welcoming. As a Christian college, it is our desire to place
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