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Liberal Arts at AU
At AU, the liberal arts are not just about gaining knowledge—they are about cultivating wisdom and virtue. Through study in various disciplines, students grow in habits of mind, fostering curiosity, integrity, humility, and compassion. These virtues prepare graduates not only for success in their careers but also for a life of faith and service.
Our liberal arts curriculum contains 30 credit hours of courses that also align with the Indiana College Core (ICC). Students who complete the ICC at another institution can transfer this block directly into AU’s program, ensuring a seamless pathway toward degree completion.
What makes AU’s liberal arts curriculum distinctive is an additional 15 credit hours of courses that comprise The AU Experience—courses unique to our identity as a Christ-centered university. Here, faith and education intersect, creating space for the Holy Spirit to transform lives. In these classes, students learn not only about the world but also about God’s call on their lives, discovering how their education equips them to serve with wisdom, compassion, and courage.
More than a checklist of requirements, the liberal arts at AU invite you to discover your calling, deepen your understanding of yourself and others, and pursue the kind of education that equips you to serve God and serve others.
The Liberal Arts Journey at AU
Building Your Foundation
Your AU experience begins with AUXP 1000: Foundations of the AU Experience. In this course, you will explore what it means to be a university student while forming a mentoring relationship with both a faculty member and an upper-level student. These mentors become trusted guides as you navigate academics, community life, and personal growth.
From Ideas to Experience
Your liberal arts journey culminates in an experiential learning component in your major—such as an internship, practicum, capstone, or clinical experience. Working closely with your academic advisor, you’ll choose an opportunity that connects your education to your aspirations, ensuring that the virtues and skills you’ve cultivated translate into meaningful work.
Advancing Your Degree
At the heart of AU’s liberal arts curriculum are courses that shape you as a whole person. These classes strengthen essential skills, like written and oral communication, quantitative reasoning, and biblical literacy, while deepening your ability to see the world through multiple lenses.
Academic Advising
Throughout your journey, a dedicated faculty advisor will help you chart your course. Using planning tools and one-on-one conversations, your advisor will ensure your choices fulfill degree requirements while aligning with your goals, interests, and calling.
Liberal Arts Requirements
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2026-27
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2025-26
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2024-25
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2023-24
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2022-23
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2021-22
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2020-21
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2019-20
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2018-19
- Liberal Arts Requirements 2015-17
AU Raven Core
Align with the ICC. The Raven Core includes 30 credit hours aligned with the Indiana College Core (ICC), allowing students who complete the ICC to transfer credits seamlessly into AU’s liberal arts requirements. Grounded in statewide competencies, it builds key skills like communication, quantitative reasoning, and artistic exploration.
See if you align with the ICC HERE.
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