- How have different civilizations and cultures decided what counts as
Justice in their society?
- Does the notion of Justice come from religion, political authorities,
or the people?
- Should everyone be treated the same in a society, or should there be
different rules or standards applied to different groups of people?
- Does our modern American concept of Justice ensure fairness and equal
opportunity for all?
- What kind of government would best provide justice for all?
- Does a Democratic society automatically lead to Justice?
- Does how one when treated justly depend on their race, gender or
class?
- What do we mean by Justice?
What This Learning Community Is About
The Justice: From Adam to Eve learning community invites first-year students to live in
a residential community and share their class experience
 in the
first year seminar course Augustine and Culture Seminar
(called ACS). Through specially designed sections of the first year
seminar (a year long interdisciplinary class required of all freshmen), students
focus on the theme of Justice, rights and obligations, citizenship and fairness
in both the ancient (fall semester)
and modern (spring semester) worlds.
Students in the Justice: From Adam to Eve learning community will:
- live in
Delurey Hall in a co-educational setting with their ACS classmates.
- be enrolled in one of the designated sections of Augustine and Culture
Seminar associated with the learning community.
- enjoy extra programming offered by the faculty and residence life staff,
including special hall-wide events, lectures, plays and field trips to New
York or Philadelphia.
- be taught by professors who are working together through their class
material to focus on the issue of justice as it relates to the political,
philosophical, and religious thought of the ancient and modern worlds.
Living Together
Students live together in Delurey Hall so they have the chance to get to know their
hall mates and classmates both in and out of the building and classroom. Because
the students are studying the same course material in their respective sections
of the first year seminar, students can share ideas whether or not their closest
friends are in their same section of the class.
Getting Connected
Students in the program are encouraged to make connections between their academic
pursuits and the choices they make in their day-to-day lives. In addition,
students are expected to participate actively in the life of the Delurey community,
which includes programs offered by both faculty and the residence life staff.
You may also be assigned to be part of Justice by virtue of your housing
assignment in
Delurey Hall.
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