Contact Information
Westmont College
Psychology Department
955 La Paz Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1099
805.565.6071
Fax: 805.565.6116 programreview@westmont.edu
PROGRAM REVIEW & IMPROVEMENT
Student Learning Standards: Christian Orientation
Introduction
We want students to be informed about the Christian faith, and we desire that their lives be characterized by practices, affections, and virtues that grow out of a life of Christian faith. In keeping with that faith, we are committed to pursuing these goals in a spirit of hospitality and invitation, rather than in a spirit of coercion, manipulation, or intimidation.
Student Learning Outcomes
Knowledge. 1) Students will be familiar with scripture, Biblical scholarship, Christian doctrine, church history, and world religions as they relate to the subject matter of each course. They will be familiar with the ways in which Christian faith and subject matter challenges and informs each other. 2) Students will be familiar with a variety of devotional resources growing out of the concerns of a discipline in particular or the concerns of thoughtfully educated Christians, in general.
Practices. Students will cultivate habits of integrity, self-reflection, church involvement, justice, peacemaking, service, and stewardship.
Affections. 1) Students will recognize ways in which the subject matter increases their sensitivity to, and enriches their enjoyment of God and other people. 2) Students will consider how the subject matter of their courses invites them to modify their “habitual objects of attention” according to Philippians 4:8.
Virtues. As opportunities present themselves both inside and outside the classroom, students will practice courage, self-control, prudence, faith, hope, and love.
