Liberal Arts Education Journal Report

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When I started my college education, I majored in liberal arts, not knowing what I wanted to study or do. I knew that a foundation in liberal arts would help broaden my knowledge in different subject areas, but Harris's (2010) article, "On the Purpose of a Liberal Arts

Education", really drives home the importance and benefits of a liberal arts education. And when he correlates the points that he makes to God and a Christian education, it puts everything into meaningful perspective. I wish I had known about the article and read it when I started college.

I have always wanted to further my education after receiving my associate degree, and when an opportunity became available to earn a bachelor degree, I decided to major

The experience in learning about different things and the sense of accomplishment I felt when I was earning an associate degree and taking those few classes towards a bachelor degree will help me to strive to do my best in my academic work.

I enjoy learning and believe that being a life-long learner enriches our lives and gives us a sense of well-being.

Although I accepted Jesus as my personal savior at a young age, there was no one to mentor me and help me grow spiritually. Without the nurturing of my faith, I grew into my teens and early adult life out of step with God. I lived for myself instead of living consciously for the

Lord. Then as I became a young mother I tried to live for God, but the busyness of life and daily responsibilities of raising two children and full-time work overwhelmed me, and I would backslide. As I grew older and matured, my thoughts and perception of things changed. I started to make a conscious effort to spend time with God by reading the Bible and praying. And what I have heard and also believe is that God is faithful in completing the good work He begins in us.

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Yes, there were times of struggles and failures (and there still is), but I believe that is how we