Where did the Bible come from?
Carol Harris2020-05-20T17:47:39+00:00Where did the Bible come from? How do I know my translation is reliable? John Witherspoon College is offering the Origin of the Bible course this summer, taught by Professor Justin McGeary, Dr. Ronald Lewis, and Dr. Elias Diaz. We will look at biblical manuscripts and how they were transmitted, explore the formation of the canon, acquaint ourselves with the genres of the Bible, introduce the doctrines about Scripture, and examine some issues surrounding translation. There is plenty to learn and discuss about God’s word! Origin of the Bible is an introductory three-credit course offered in a condensed two-week format. It will [...]
May 2020 Fidelis – Class of 2020
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Five Misconceptions about the Liberal Arts
Carol Harris2019-08-19T00:21:06+00:00Five Misconceptions about the Liberal Arts By Anne Harmon If you want to be a mechanical engineer, why spend time studying the history of Renaissance Europe? If your goal is to start a business, why bother with grammar? As both careers and courses of study become more narrowly focused, many students find themselves asking these questions. If you know what job you want to have, they reason, why not focus primarily on developing those skills throughout your education? An answer can be found in a very old philosophy of education: the liberal arts. Because this form of education is both old [...]