The Wealth of Learning at a Liberal Arts College
“Do you know how to tell the difference in a heart attack between a man and a woman?” This was the question on the board during the first Women’s Health class. As it turns out, a woman could have had a heart attack in front of me, and I would have had no idea. In all likelihood, I would still be in the dark about basic health questions if not for the fact that Covenant encourages a well-rounded course load and allows an English major like me to study the health sciences.
Branching Out
Attending a Christian liberal arts college to study English is a dream come true. Being an English major, I have taken countless courses on writing and literature, and fulfilled my core requirements from natural science to fine arts. However, something I have treasured most are the classes I wasn’t required to take.
This is a feeling shared by many. Students are blessed to have the opportunity at Covenant College to take classes that transcend a degree’s requirements. Sarah Newell ’26, a biblical and theological studies major with a missions concentration, describes taking Human Sexuality and Lifespan Development; Isaac Patterson ’28, a physics major, took Adolescence in Sociological Perspective; Ed Ten Napel ’26, an environmental science major, took History of Modern Japan. Sarah Newell explained she chose to take her extra classes “because they sounded interesting, applicable to real life…”, and Isaac Patterson explains, “...I picked something that looked interesting that also fit my schedule.”
Fan Favorites
Some more well-known “fan favorite” classes include Women, Art and Culture, where students learn about women artists and women depicted in art; Personal Finance, which introduces strategies on budgeting and more; Beginning American Sign Language, where students begin to learn sign language; Faith and Suffering, which deals with faith and painful experiences (especially physical); Covenant Chorale where students sing and participate in annual concerts.
Women’s Health
Women’s Health is a class focused on women’s reproductive system, bodies, and the ethical, biological, cultural, and theological outlooks on women’s health. Taught by a registered nurse, Dr. Jennifer Ford, the class uses the Bible to elevate the understanding of women and their bodies in a God-honoring way.
Personally, taking Women’s Health class has been a life changing experience. Never before have I had the freedom to ask deep questions about my body. I am not going into Health Sciences, and yet being able to take a completely different class opened my eyes to a new world. Thanks to Covenant College’s amazing collection of courses, anyone and everyone is welcome to take a wide variety of classes. Get out of your comfort zone and take a new class–Covenant College has a wealth of knowledge to offer.