<p>Hey everyone. I was just reading a post that discussed this freshman-only course and how by taking it it decreases your course load for the semester to four, since it counts for 6 credits. I’m pretty interested in the subject, but wasn’t sure if the work load was going to be too intense since it counts as two courses. Would I meet with this class twice as often to make up for the fifth course I wouldn’t be taking? If anyone here’s taken the class in the past I’d appreciate your input, thanks a lot in advance.</p>
<p>I’m an incoming freshman too but no you don’t meet twice as often as other classes. You meet the same amount as every other class (either MWF or TTH) with an additional wednesday night component which lasts two hours. The reason it counts for two courses is because the reading is more intensive than most other classes, though not necessarily so intensive that it’s more difficult than the two other courses you could be taking instead. Good luck!</p>
<p>I am a rising sophomore and took Perspectives this past year, and am now a major in the field. For those of you who do not know, people can complete an honors major in philosophy, with a concentration in the perspectives program. This includes 4 perspectives courses, a senior seminar, and a senior thesis. </p>
<p>Now for information about Perspectives 1. It deals primarily with the relationship between philosophy and theology, reason and faith. The coursework is intense with a lot of reading, but easier to manage mentally, given the fact that it is one class and one teacher instead of 2. Some professors give name quizzes the second week of school to attempt to create a good classroom dynamic and a good community of peers. Overall I found the perspectives program to be a very enriching experience.</p>
<p>I would highly reccomend perspectives, and the top 3 options available would be Professor Braman, Professor Cronin, or Fr. Tacelli. If you have any more questions about the program, feel free to PM me or reply here. Best of luck in course selection.</p>