<p>how is it beneficial to take this course in order to fulfill the theology and philosophy core requirement? perspectives 1 and 2 will be 12 credits, the same amount of credits awarded for any combination of two theology and two philosophy courses, so i am wondering if this course, perspectives, would be worth it. would it be less work to go the perspectives route rather than take individual theology and philosophy courses? if anyone has any input about this course, please help. thanks in advance.</p>
<p>it really could go either way. some people love getting it out of the way with perspectives and really love hte class. i think the easier way is to take it seperately though so it doesnt have as much effect on your GPA. and some perspective calsses are supposed to be a b***h. i choose not to take it because i didnt like the wednesday night sessions but im taking another combo class next year to clear it called PULSE</p>
<p>It really depends on what you want out of the philosophy/theology core. Perspectives only touches the surface of many different philosophers to get their general points of view. Whereas individual philosophy and theology classes tend to be more comprehensive, focusing on a few select philosophers. I personally took perspectives this past school year and loved it, but it varies with people. There is also a wednesday night class that lasts from 7pm to 9pm; however, most professors don't use up all 2 hours. </p>
<p>Referring to what beanieboo said about PULSE, it is a similar program to perspectives minus the wednesday night class; however, you are forced to do 10 hours of community service every week and is generally open to only sophomores although a limited amount of freshman are able to take the course.</p>