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Life Pacific College

Programme Detail: Great Books I

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Great Books I
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number Li 220
Description Students will read and critically analyze major works that have influenced Western Civilization proir to the 1500s. Authors from the Greek philosophers up to the Reformation will be studied. Students will read these books with a view towards gaining an understanding of the "Great Conversation" that has intellectually shaped our day.
Keywords Literature, General Education
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international
Area of Ministry and Focus Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Languages and Literature
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Degree
Cost Range From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000
Actual Cost $545
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 6 months
Average hours of study per week 5
Methods of instruction Print-based independent study
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 80%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 10%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 10%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 30
Prerequisite Programmes Co 103: English Composition and Research
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained 3 units of credit
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies Western Association of Schools and Colleges; Association for Biblical Higher Education