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Lasallian Core Traditions Program
LCT375 Global Issues 3 credits
Global issues, taken during a student’s junior year, is designed to cultivate in students an understanding
of the complexities inherent in our emerging global society and the ethical issues confronting them
as members of a culturally diverse world. Each section of the course examines one or more specific
problems or issues emerging from a global context by considering the issue(s) from multiple
perspectives and with special attention toward the Lasallian concern for social justice.
LCT475 Capstone 3 credits
The purpose of capstone, taken during the senior year, is to help students understand how they can
both integrate and live the Lasallian charism in their adult lives. Readings, discussion, and assignments
focus on the historical and philosophical origins of the United States and its multicultural character. The
course explores how these origins affect a student’s understanding of citizenship, work, relationships,
and faith.
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