<p>On the admitted students day, whoever did the lecture on the Core (Mahoney, I think his name was) mentioned both Perspectives and PULSE in passing. I’m really regretting not asking more about it when I was there and had the chance, but I’m hoping some kind soul here’s willing to tell me about these programs.</p>
<p>From what I understand, PULSE is some sort of class that covers both Theo and Phil core requirements, and it’s basically community service supplemented with academic reading/lectures? Would it be wise to take PULSE instead of whatever Theology/Philosophy courses are offered, or are those core classes just that awesome?</p>
<p>As for Perspectives, the website tells me it’s a four-year program that studies ancient texts. It looks like it covers an entire range of required credits, and also looks like an interesting class in general on western humanities. Would anyone recommend it? Could I study abroad for a year and still take Perspectives? Would it be silly to take both PULSE and Perspectives?</p>
<p>Okay here is the deal Perspectives and Pulse both are theology and philosophy core combination classes. Both tracts will complete your philosophy and theology requirements through a 6 credit class each semester. Perspectives is only for freshman and meets Tuesday Thursday with a two hour discussion section on Wednesday nights. After you complete Perspectives for freshman you do have the option of continuing on or you could just drop it having completed the core</p>
<p>PULSE is also a philosophy theology combo. course that you can take at ANY TIME during your four years. It meets two days a week but also incorporates ten hours a week of community service at a placement site throughout the year.</p>
<p>You can also take two theology classes and Philosophy of the Person. The reality is that if you want to stay as far away from liberal arts/humanities majors as possible Perspectives or Pulse might be the best way to tackle these. (No, you cannot take both courses). </p>
<p>If, however, you want to major in Philosophy, Theology, HIstory, English, Classics, Foreign Language, etc. you may find that Perspectives and Pulse are "greatest hits" classes and don't delve deeply enough into the development of thought.</p>
<p>Anyone can study abroad with any major and the reality is that your orientation leader will cover all of this material with you when you go to register for classes.</p>
<p>actually, seniors cant take PULSE. juniors cant take pulse either if they are studying abroad becuase you have to be there for the whole year. im taking PULSE next year as a soph and im really excited. def the best way to fufill the core for me becuase i dont have much interest in philosophy or theology.</p>
<p>it seems like half of hte freshman class takes perspectives. most people really like their professors and the class but wind up complaining about the mounds of reading and wednesday night sessions. also, with taking either perspectives or pulse you only have to take four classes a semester instead of 5 which i think will be really nice</p>