This 4-credit course will be taken in the student’s first year. It is capped at 18 students. It functions as both an introduction to their general education experience at a Catholic, Benedictine college, and as a writing-intensive course. The topics of these courses are diverse and intended to be taught by faculty from across all divisions.

An introduction to the Benedictine history, thought, and practices at the lower-division level.

Students will learn about the Benedictine perspective, including Benedictine values and the Rule of Saint Benedict, and how this perspective provides a way of seeing the world and a way of being in the world that is often contrary to how we typically live. Students will then practice seeing the world from a Benedictine perspective and reflect on how that may matter for their lives and for the betterment of the world.

Benedictine Living and Learning Community course will provide intellectual support for the intentional Benedictine Living Community at either CSB or SJU. Students will read and discuss The Rule of Benedict as well as other texts and videos that expound on how the Rule applies to day-to-day life in a community. Students will also periodically engage in Benedictine practices such as lectio divina and monastic prayers of the hours. The emphasis of this course is on developing habits of a Benedictine way of seeing the world and applying that perspective to the community in which they live. In order to enroll in this course, students must apply for and be accepted into the intentional Benedictine Living Community on their respective campus. Note: This class is only open to students who have been accepted into the Benedictine Living & Learning Community at either CSB or SJU.

The purpose of INTG 105 is to help new students make a successful transition to CSB/SJU. This course aims to foster a sense of belonging, promote engagement in the curricular and co-curricular life, articulate expectations of students, and help students continue to clarify their purpose, meaning, and direction. Offered for A-F grading only.

This 2-credit course is specifically designed for transfer students. It functions as both an introduction to the general education experience at a Catholic, Benedictine college and meets the Information Literacy 1 and Metacognition 1 learning goals. The topics of this course are diverse and intended to be taught by faculty from a variety of programs. This course also satisfies the INTG 100 Learning Foundations, INTG 105 College Success Course, and Benedictine Raven requirements.

An introduction to commercial energy production and consumption. The physical laws governing energy transformations, the effects of energy consumption on a finite resource base and the impact of energy use in a closed environment will be examined. The technology and impact of major energy sources: fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, as well as energy-efficient consumption will be investigated. An opportunity for experimentation is provided. Intended for non-science majors.

Learning Integrations is a 4-credit course that will be taken in the student’s junior or senior year and functions as both a writing-intensive course and a culminating general education experience. The topics of INTG 300 courses are diverse and taught by faculty from all academic divisions. This will be an opportunity for students to draw connections between their thematic coursework, general education courses, and co-curricular activities. Students must demonstrate reflection on their learning and how they address complex values.