Description
The General Studies Department develops students who think critically, who engage in the global society, and who communicate the biblical worldview effectively. General education builds a foundation for students to become life-long learners and well-rounded citizens who impact their communities with the truth of God’s Word. These objectives are accomplished through completing required general education hours in Communications, Humanities, Natural Science-Mathematics, and Social-Behavioral Sciences.
Categories of General Education
- Communications: Includes such courses as composition, public speaking, and writing courses.
- Humanities: Includes such courses as modern and classical languages, history, literature, linguistics, philosophy, archaeology, art, music, and graphics.
- Natural Science/Mathematics: Includes such courses as physical science, biology/life science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and statistics.
- Social/Behavioral Sciences: Includes such courses as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political science.
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General Studies Objectives
General Studies students will be able to:
- Gather, analyze, synthesize, and present information through research projects and papers.
- Recognize, choose, and apply habits that promote healthy living.
- Develop, practice, and portray behaviors that exemplify godly character.
- Differentiate between truth and error, and, by so doing, clearly communicate the Biblical worldview.
General Studies
![Tressa Barnes](https://i0.wp.com/www.calvary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/faculty-staff-headshot-25-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&ssl=1)
Tressa Barnes
M.S.
Assistant Professor of Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Sports Management
![Dr. Teddy Bitner](https://i0.wp.com/www.calvary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Dr-Teddy-Bitner-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&ssl=1)
Dr. Teddy Bitner
M.A., M.M.A.S., D.Min., Ed.D.
Chief Academic Officer, VP of Academics, Director of Security, Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Interim PDS Program Director, Professor of History
![Dr. Mike Dodds](https://i0.wp.com/www.calvary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Dr-Mike-Dodds-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&ssl=1)
Dr. Mike Dodds
Th.M.,D.Min.
Director of the CU Press, Professor of Ministry Studies
![Aaron Heath](https://i0.wp.com/www.calvary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Aaron-Heath-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&ssl=1)
Aaron Heath
M.Div.
Director of Information Technology; Adjunct Faculty, General Studies
![Tiffany Smith](https://i0.wp.com/www.calvary.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Tiffany-Smith-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&ssl=1)
Tiffany Smith
M.L.I.S.
Librarian, Department Chair of General Studies, Professor of General Studies
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Mr. Joel Williamson
Th.M.
Adjunct Faculty, Bible & Theology