A New Method of Linking Courses: A Theologian and a Sociologist Share Their Experience |
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| Authors: | Michaela Galles Paul J Olson |
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| Institution: | (1) Briar Cliff University, 3303 Rebecca St., Sioux City, Iowa 51104, USA |
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| Abstract: | In this article we briefly address the rationale for linking courses and the types of student learning communities that exist
in various institutions of higher education. We then describe a new method we used to link our theology (Protestant Churches
in America) and sociology (Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Inequality) courses in which no students were enrolled in both courses.
We discuss the practical aspects of our linkage and conclude by highlighting the evaluation of the linked courses. We found
that the students went beyond the stated learning objectives and that all parties involved in the courses were satisfied with
the new undertaking.
Sr. Michaela Galles (M.S., M.A., University of Notre Dame) is Associate Professor of Theology at Briar Cliff University, and she specializes
in the theology of sacraments and Christology. Paul J. Olson (Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln) specializes in the sociology
of religion and is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Briar Cliff University. |
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| Keywords: | learning communities linked courses theology sociology |
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