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Post by Tiny on Mar 4, 2022 18:12:30 GMT -5
Here's a link to the start of the slide show: www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/this-is-the-most-liberal-college-in-america-according-to-data/ss-AAUwxXS?ocid=msedgntp#image=1These kinds of things always cause me to have more questions before I even leave the first page... and then I'm unable to read thru the list because I'm am unclear of the context... what exactly is the philosophy (or mission statement) of a college that makes it a "liberal" or "progressive" school? What classes specifically are indoctrinating students into believing a liberal ideology.? What amenities/extra ciricular stuff offered to students that make the college "liberal" or "progressive"? Does going to a school where some of the people do not look like you, talk like you, dress like you, worship like you - make it a "liberal" or "progressive" school? Does being exposed to a broader education in history, literature, world events than is typical make it "liberal" or "progressive"? Does being asked to think about/propose solutions that are different than those already in place for social issues make it liberal or progressive? Does asking young adults to think critically make it liberal/progressive college? I'm sure I'm barking up the wrong tree - but I dont' have experience with being taught something "liberal" or "progressive".... I have a lot of experience being taught about things I never thought about before or looking at an issue/problem from a different perspective... is that liberal learning?? What qualities do liberal/progressive schools have?
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Post by Opti on Mar 4, 2022 18:52:14 GMT -5
The only thing I noticed at the start is they said they canvassed students on their political views. Given no small liberal arts colleges are on the list, I'm wondering which colleges even got judged. I was surprised to see Concordia College near the beginning of the list.
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Post by busymom on Mar 4, 2022 20:02:48 GMT -5
Concordia actually tends to be rather conservative. Not sure how they made this list. Their selection does make me question the rest of these ratings.
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Post by pulmonarymd on Mar 4, 2022 20:56:37 GMT -5
Lots of schools more liberal in my opinion than those on the list. Overlain, Wesleyan, Middlebury, just to name a few
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Post by irishpad on Mar 4, 2022 22:38:05 GMT -5
The only thing I noticed at the start is they said they canvassed students on their political views. Given no small liberal arts colleges are on the list, I'm wondering which colleges even got judged. I was surprised to see Concordia College near the beginning of the list. There are many colleges named Concordia and I think more are associated with the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church which tends to be fairly conservative. However the Concordia on this list in Moorhead, MN is associated with the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Synod) and this college is indeed quite liberal. Very familiar with the school since it's in my area and for the past 8 years I was also doing campus ministry for the Catholics on that campus.
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Post by Opti on Mar 4, 2022 23:03:53 GMT -5
The only thing I noticed at the start is they said they canvassed students on their political views. Given no small liberal arts colleges are on the list, I'm wondering which colleges even got judged. I was surprised to see Concordia College near the beginning of the list. There are many colleges named Concordia and I think more are associated with the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church which tends to be fairly conservative. However the Concordia on this list in Moorhead, MN is associated with the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America Synod) and this college is indeed quite liberal. Very familiar with the school since it's in my area and for the past 8 years I was also doing campus ministry for the Catholics on that campus. I am quite familiar with the different synods. My mom was on her church board (ELCA) years ago when they were debating the status of gays in regard to the church's stance. She got pretty upset that some people on that board had a hard time acknowledging gays are people too. MN is more progressive in many things too than some people realize.
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Post by djAdvocate on Mar 4, 2022 23:48:22 GMT -5
Here's a link to the start of the slide show: www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/this-is-the-most-liberal-college-in-america-according-to-data/ss-AAUwxXS?ocid=msedgntp#image=1These kinds of things always cause me to have more questions before I even leave the first page... and then I'm unable to read thru the list because I'm am unclear of the context... what exactly is the philosophy (or mission statement) of a college that makes it a "liberal" or "progressive" school? What classes specifically are indoctrinating students into believing a liberal ideology.? What amenities/extra ciricular stuff offered to students that make the college "liberal" or "progressive"? Does going to a school where some of the people do not look like you, talk like you, dress like you, worship like you - make it a "liberal" or "progressive" school? Does being exposed to a broader education in history, literature, world events than is typical make it "liberal" or "progressive"? Does being asked to think about/propose solutions that are different than those already in place for social issues make it liberal or progressive? Does asking young adults to think critically make it liberal/progressive college? I'm sure I'm barking up the wrong tree - but I dont' have experience with being taught something "liberal" or "progressive".... I have a lot of experience being taught about things I never thought about before or looking at an issue/problem from a different perspective... is that liberal learning?? What qualities do liberal/progressive schools have? the traditional view is that LIBERTY is the centerpiece of their belief system. they support the bill of rights. all of them. they are pro-capitalist, so long as it does not suppress the rights of others. that sort of thing, what many people call liberal is not actually liberal at all. liberals are not naturally collectivist, for example.
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