Finlandia
University intends to engage the whole person. Many of our
classes and activities invite discussions concerning the larger
questions of life inlcuding questions about meaning, purpose, faith,
ethical decision-making, vocation and service, and others.
Religion & Philosophy courses within our Suomi College of Arts
and Sciences include:
Introduction to the Bible: Old Testament; Introduction
to the Bible: New Testament; World Religions; Spiritual Formation;
Readings in Spirituality; Christian Ethics in Pluralistic Society;
Biblical Topics on Vocation; History of Christianity; Christian
Thought; Introduction to Philosophy; Ethics: Classical Theories
and Contemporary Issues; Great Voices in Philosophy; Topics in Philosophy;
and Philosophy and the Environment.
Concentrations in both Christian Vocation and Religion and Philosophy
are available for those who wish to pursue religious studies.
Chapel
of St. Matthew
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For
the spiritually engaged, globally connected leaders of tomorrow
Students
at Finlandia University have the opportunity to develop Servant
Leadership values and skills through specially designated religion
and social science courses. Students participate in service
activities, both locally and globally, with accompanying reflection
activities, grow in their academic understanding of Servant Leadership,
and engage in self-exploration.
Faith,
Vocation & Service
VOCATION.
At the center of the Servant Leadership program is vocation
(which comes from a Latin word that means "to call").
Vocation is a calling to all people, whether we are teachers, health
care professionals, artists or business executives, to be just,
compassionate and humble people who are committed to responsible
actions that serve the common good. Therefore, vocational
exploration deals with questions of identity, passion and purpose.
FAITH.
Many students will place these larger questions of identity, passion
and purpose within the framework of faith. The Servant Leadership
courses are rooted in Christian teachings and practices, with openness
and respect for religious differences. Interfaith dialogue
that involves open and honest questions of faith is supported as
together students develop the practice of vocational discernment.
SERVICE.
Authentic service is the outward expression of our vocational understanding
and spiritual growth. Servant Leadership courses offer opportunities
for students to engage in and reflect on service to communities
in need. The aim is to set students on a course of understanding
and experiencing service not just in terms of what one does,
but rather, as who one is.
Vocation
does not mean a goal that I pursue. It means a calling that
I hear. Before I can tell my life what I want to do with
it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am. I must
listen for the truths and values at the heart of my own identity,
not the standards by which I must life - but the standards
by which I cannot help but live if I am living my own life.
-Parker Palmer
Servant
Leadership Courses
Service
& Learning in Tanzania
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