Pursuit of Purpose: Exploring What to Be and Why

1 credits · Undergraduate

Preparation course for students who plan to undertake a summer internship through the Kenan Purpose Program. Engages students in their own pursuit of a purpose-oriented life. Exploration of meaning, purpose, and vocation in historical and contemporary contexts. Introduces durable philosophical questions and key social, cultural, and historical forces that shape current definitions of a good life. Guided reflection on integrating big questions, contemporary context, and practical vocational discernment skills. Readings to be selected from literary, philosophical, sociological, and theological writings and present-day case studies. Instructor consent is required.