Would a christian college be biased in theology or philosophy?

[Walker]

It really does depend on the teacher, like the first few people said. I go to a public university, and the content of the class depends entirely on who teaches it. That being said, yes, the Catholic university can have a bias towards certain philosophies.

On the other hand, Georgetown is one of the THE most respected schools in the country, and it was founded by Jesuits and is nominally a Catholic school. I'd say check it out, don't let its affiliation bias you without personal experience.

Depending on the lecturer, your Catholic college can be pretty much anything. Non-Christian philosophies aren't neccesarily incompatible with Christianity. So check who works there, I guess.

Now, a more serious concern is why you think it's a good idea to do philosophy.

 

[Firis]

Now, a more serious concern is why you think it's a good idea to do philosophy.

I know it isn't a good idea, it is just what I want to major in. I am going to college to have professional knowledge in a field of my desire, not for future monetary gain.

 

[Walker]

Firis. I'm an English major.

 

[Arseface]

Learning for the sake of learning is better than learning for the sake of getting a job.

It ****s me when people ask me, "So what job will your course get you?"

 

[Angel]

But then again, learning is all very well and good but isn't going to put food on the table and a roof over your head if you can't get work anywhere. I would suggest you need both things in this life, but a job would take precedence over yet another qualification "for the sake of it" any day in my book.

Of course I can't really talk - my job doesn't pay me any money, my education has done me no real favours that are immediately discernible and I'm a kept woman thanks to my husband so, ya know...

 

[SelfAppointedGunslinger]

I did Philosophy in college and I don't regret it. Although it doesn't offer many job prospects, it helped Me figure out a lot about myself and the nature of others around me. Like others before me have said, some people choose a course in order to further their knowledge and understanding in a certain field that interests them rather than for a job advantage.

 

[Arseface]

But then again, learning is all very well and good but isn't going to put food on the table and a roof over your head if you can't get work anywhere. I would suggest you need both things in this life, but a job would take precedence over yet another qualification "for the sake of it" any day in my book.

Of course I can't really talk - my job doesn't pay me any money, my education has done me no real favours that are immediately discernible and I'm a kept woman thanks to my husband so, ya know...

That's what's wrong with society. Kids get all caught up in the idea that school is just a way to get some cash, when it should be teaching them about the world they live in, and how to improve their lives and the lives on others, not just a way to survive.

But I'm just glad I lucked out, and my school decided to offer us a diploma of education after we're done with the main course. Now I can have both

Not that being a teacher pays particularly well, but cash is cash....

 

[Firis]

But then again, learning is all very well and good but isn't going to put food on the table and a roof over your head if you can't get work anywhere. I would suggest you need both things in this life, but a job would take precedence over yet another qualification "for the sake of it" any day in my book.

In my opinion a job is a necessity, but a television or a computer isn't. If I can get an apartment and a library card and a five minutes shower then I am fine.

 

[TRA Rotid]

Yeah well you can keep yourself going with a job completely outside your field of interest.
My friend wants to do either pholosophy or psychology, but is currently working as a security guard. Or another one who works as an IT dude in a major company but is in my course at the art academy.

I do, however, agree with Walker.

 

[cheezMcNASTY]

choosing to major in something that is only interesting versus something that would actually grant you a position in society and a higher income than someone who only graduated from regular public school is the difference between a worker and a dreamer.

as great as it is to do what you love, it comes second in this world. that's why being an art major is dedicating yourself to several years of studio apartment and barely enough money to eat. you need to know how to market your skill, and that kids is why plenty of people who never went to college/university can make more than those who do. a degree means that if you're hired you will get paid more, but you also have to consider that what your degree is in may not be tangible enough for you to be paid that extra amount, and therefore possibly not hired.

by all means go study what you want. but years later you may come crawling back to learn more about the trade that actually supported you financially.

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[Walker]

Of course, you can also choose a major that doesn't interest you all that much and won't make you any money.

I'm not sure why you'd do anything that stupid, though.

 

[cheezMcNASTY]

Of course, you can also choose a major that doesn't interest you all that much and won't make you any money.

I'm not sure why you'd do anything that stupid, though.

yes, that would be pretty stupid to do. there isn't just the one thing that someone enjoys unless they are the single most boring thing alive. you can either find a slightly more boring alternative, or find a way to integrate your skills into what will help.

but like i said, don't take my word for it. if you want to major in sculpting be my guest.

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[TRA Rotid]

Actually, in Estonia there aren't many sculptors around these days so it's an open field in arts. The same can't b said about graphic or fashion designers for example.
So a rather pointless major might actually benefit you since there's no competition.
(btw I've been planning to switch to sculpture)

 

[Walker]

I love that Cheez tried to come up with the most random major he could, and instantly got somebody who wanted to do it.

Figures, with the people on this forum.

 

[Angel]

That's what's wrong with society. Kids get all caught up in the idea that school is just a way to get some cash, when it should be teaching them about the world they live in, and how to improve their lives and the lives on others, not just a way to survive.

I don't know how it works where you live but here they stopped teaching what I would regard as useful skills a loooooong time ago. You want to study food tech? Great - you won't be able to cook at the end of it though, but at least you can talk about calorific values until you're blue in the face. There's a lot of stuff they don't teach anymore which they should which would not only give a passion for learning but also equip kids with the necessary life skills to do all those things you just posted. They used to teach trades to the less academic - this stopped years ago. Kids used to know how to cook, sew, clean and take care of themselves. Now they just mess about, expect the state to fund their lazy lifestyles and know nothing about anything that matters.

What I HATE about our education system is this whole "let's pay kids to stay in school". No, let's not. They should stay to better their futures and those of the people who will come to depend on them. They should stay because it should be obvious that they will become more enriched, more cultured and more useful for sticking with learning. They should stay because in this country we are are privileged enough to be given education on a platter. Personally I would say to them "sure, you can drop out before getting any qualifications but you can't sign on the welfare and you must get a job instead rather than sitting on your backside texting your mates and watching TV all day". If my kids leave school prematurely, they have to get jobs and pay their way asap - no exceptions.

 

[Arseface]

I don't know how it works where you live but here they stopped teaching what I would regard as useful skills a loooooong time ago. You want to study food tech? Great - you won't be able to cook at the end of it though, but at least you can talk about calorific values until you're blue in the face. There's a lot of stuff they don't teach anymore which they should which would not only give a passion for learning but also equip kids with the necessary life skills to do all those things you just posted. They used to teach trades to the less academic - this stopped years ago. Kids used to know how to cook, sew, clean and take care of themselves. Now they just mess about, expect the state to fund their lazy lifestyles and know nothing about anything that matters.

That actually makes our system sound good.

sitting on your backside texting your mates and watching TV all day".

Thats not what I've done all day for the past four months..

Nope, not me.

 

[cheezMcNASTY]

I love that Cheez tried to come up with the most random major he could, and instantly got somebody who wanted to do it.

Figures, with the people on this forum.

i was trying to think of a major that no one here was studying and therefore would not be offended. it would appear that i failed, though.

 

[Walker]

Should have gone for puppetry. NO ONE could be majoring in puppetry. Well, no one living, anyway.

 

[Cain]

I don't know how it works where you live but here they stopped teaching what I would regard as useful skills a loooooong time ago. You want to study food tech? Great - you won't be able to cook at the end of it though, but at least you can talk about calorific values until you're blue in the face. There's a lot of stuff they don't teach anymore which they should which would not only give a passion for learning but also equip kids with the necessary life skills to do all those things you just posted. They used to teach trades to the less academic - this stopped years ago. Kids used to know how to cook, sew, clean and take care of themselves. Now they just mess about, expect the state to fund their lazy lifestyles and know nothing about anything that matters.

What I HATE about our education system is this whole "let's pay kids to stay in school". No, let's not. They should stay to better their futures and those of the people who will come to depend on them. They should stay because it should be obvious that they will become more enriched, more cultured and more useful for sticking with learning. They should stay because in this country we are are privileged enough to be given education on a platter. Personally I would say to them "sure, you can drop out before getting any qualifications but you can't sign on the welfare and you must get a job instead rather than sitting on your backside texting your mates and watching TV all day". If my kids leave school prematurely, they have to get jobs and pay their way asap - no exceptions.

Quite conviniently the system has changed to that. I am in the last academic year-group to be allowed to leave school and do nothing. Now, when other years reach 16, they must either continue to do school and go through six form and a levels, go to college, or get an apprenticeship if they do leave. They can't do bugger all. I think its to produce more skilled workers into the economy. This is what the careers advisor person at school has told me anyway.

Edit: Also, I am planning on going to Uni and getting a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. I know that sometimes a University can offer you a place. Is it just for the University or in a particular course?

 

[Angel]

Quite conviniently the system has changed to that. I am in the last academic year-group to be allowed to leave school and do nothing. Now, when other years reach 16, they must either continue to do school and go through six form and a levels, go to college, or get an apprenticeship if they do leave. They can't do bugger all. I think its to produce more skilled workers into the economy. This is what the careers advisor person at school has told me anyway.

Edit: Also, I am planning on going to Uni and getting a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. I know that sometimes a University can offer you a place. Is it just for the University or in a particular course?

About effing time they sorted that out. I was pretty close to calling for the return of national service, the amount of utterly useless teenagers hanging around at all hours of the day and night, getting drunk and causing trouble. Funny how school has come full circle almost - not so long ago you either had to go to higher education or learn a trade...seems they've seen the sense in that once more.

I didn't go down the uni route so I'm not sure about your question. Is it still the UCAS thingy or is there a different way of applying for uni now? I was under the impression you picked a few universities that had the courses you wanted and then waited to get the grades for them...when I was at college, the offer was for a place on your chosen course at the university offering it to you. My friends had to list the area/course they wanted to study in their application but I don't know if you have to do that now.