Neville Hall
Oh, Neville. This is one of the most iconic spots on campus. It's not uncommon for you to see Dr. Thompson's English class meeting on the front steps on a sunny day. Neville Hall is where the majority of our humanities courses meet.
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Neville
Pre-Theological Program
History
English
Religion & Philosophy
Modern Foreign Languages
Honor Code
⭐ Pre-Theological Program
A pre-theological student should schedule at least six hours of Greek and/or Hebrew and may be advised to major in religion. The student also should take as many hours of English, history, psychology, and sociology as possible.
⭐ History
Our history program prides itself in offering students an educational experience that places them in the center of an engaging globally-based curriculum.
About the History Program
As a history major, you'll interact with dynamic and talented professors who bring history to life both in and out of the classroom. You'll also get to experience the following:
- A wide range of course offerings on such diverse topics as China, Latin America, Scotland, Africa, the Holocaust, women, race, the 1960s, JFK, and medieval warfare
- Short-term, faculty-led, study abroad trips that have taken history majors to countries such as Vietnam, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, and New Zealand
- Our accomplished alumni whose history major has launched them into careers in law, ministry, journalism, foreign service, education, military service, business, and the Peace Corps
⭐ English
Studying English is its own reward, in which you can engage with literature and engage with the world as well as with yourself.
A degree in English prepares you with a variety of skills: critical reading and thinking, analysis, research, and both written and verbal communication. All that and you get to read cool stuff. What more could you want?
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing program at PC gives young writers the opportunity to study and practice writing as an art form, from sentence-level to larger content concerns.
The courses are designed as peer workshops, where students and the professor critique your work. The workshops are non-judgmental and open-minded about content—we want you to feel comfortable exploring issues and ideas. The program is genre-friendly, so if you’re interested in writing, or learning to write, in modes such as fantasy, horror, realism, romance, science fiction, thriller, western, you’ll find support here.
English
The English curriculum at PC is both traditional and innovative at the same time. You can take courses in the classics, like Shakespeare, the Romantics, Chaucer, the American Renaissance, or African American literature. We also offer courses in contemporary areas like Postcolonial Literature, Southern Women’s Writing, and the Modern Novel.
Consider courses in film, such as Introduction to World Cinema and Silent Film. Or perhaps you’d like to take some creative writing workshops or a literary theory class. Several members of our department direct interdisciplinary minors such as Media Studies, Southern Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies.
⭐ Religion & Philosophy
Our religion and philosophy programs offers students five different tracks for students to explore their interests.
About the Religion & Philosophy Program
We welcome students from all faith traditions. While some students in our department are preparing for church-related careers, the study of religion and philosophy provides the skills in reading, writing and critical thinking that are at the core of a well-rounded liberal arts education. In addition, studying religion and philosophy provides excellent preparation for a variety of vocations in human services, business, law, medicine, education, and graduate school in the humanities.
We offer the following majors:
- Religion & Philosophy (B.A.)
- Religion & Philosophy – Christian Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Religion & Philosophy – Philosophy Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Religion & Philosophy – Religious Studies Concentration (B.A.)
- Religion – Christian Education (B.A.)
⭐ Modern Foreign Languages
At PC, the French, Spanish, and modern foreign languages majors are designed to prepare students to be active in today’s global village.
About the Modern Foreign Languages Program
As technology brings the world closer together, international communication becomes more important every day. Through linguistic and intercultural encounter, the department strives to equip its students with the necessary skills and tools to succeed and contribute to our ever-shrinking world.
As part of this encounter, many modern foreign languages majors at PC opt to study abroad for a semester or a year. By immersing themselves in a completely foreign culture, students not only hone their language skills, but they also grow and become more self-aware by moving out of their comfort zones.
Graduates from the PC Department of Modern Foreign Languages have gone on to a variety of fields, including international banking, law, business, journalism, graduate school, and teaching.
⭐ Honor Code
Committed to the rigorous pursuit of liberal learning and the teachings of the Christian faith, the Presbyterian College community is dedicated to integrity in the pursuit of truth and honor in the building of community. As members of this community, we share a common commitment to maintaining the high standards of honesty and honorable conduct required for this pursuit.
The Honor Council
The Honor Council is charged with investigating and hearing alleged academic violations of the Honor Code and determining whether violations have occurred. Upon determining such violations, the Council is empowered to impose appropriate sanctions, up to and including expulsion from the College. The Honor Council reserves the right to refer certain cases to the Office of Student Life and the Student Life Conduct Board.
The Honor Council is also responsible for assisting in the education of new students concerning the Honor Code and in the annual publication of The Blue Book.
The Pledge
When someone joins the Presbyterian College community, they sign the Roll of Honor and formally enroll under the pledge:
“On my honor, I will abstain from all deceit. I will neither give nor receive unacknowledged aid in my academic work, nor will I permit such action by any member of this community. I will respect the persons and property of the community and will not condone discourteous or dishonest treatment of these by my peers. In my every act, I will seek to maintain a high standard of honesty and truthfulness for myself and for the College.”
Academic Honor Code
Presbyterian College students pledge to abstain from all deceit and dishonorable conduct in their academic work, as in their lives outside of the classroom. Though many acts may at times be considered deceitful or dishonorable, students at Presbyterian College agree that lying, cheating, plagiarism, and failure to enforce the Academic Honor Code are by definition dishonorable and are, therefore, always in violation of the Honor Code.
Student Code of Responsibility
Presbyterian College is proud of its strong community of students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and friends of the College. As vital members of Presbyterian College’s community, students are expected to balance their autonomy with regard for other members of the community, and responsibility and respect for the policies and procedures of the College. These policies and procedures are intended to preserve community and foster civility and an environment that is conducive to the educational mission of the College.
As responsible members of this community, students must familiarize themselves with and abide by the tenets of the Honor Code, the Code of Responsibility, and the policies and procedures of the College. Honor, which is the foundation of Presbyterian College culture, should inform student conduct at all times.
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