In all its complexity, contradiction and ambiguity, a liberal arts degree prepares you to think. Liberal arts graduates have knowledge beyond one specific field, and in most regards, are able to think outside the box. This is very important in any career, using the following gained skills through a liberal arts curriculum:
And, at Bluffton, our students learn in an environment known for its honor code, community of respect and Christian values in a global community.
"We need those men and women who are trained in the liberal arts tradition – those whose minds are drawn to the larger questions of society's future and its well-being."
– John J. Powers, Jr.
"Be careful not to quickly dismiss a liberal arts education. People are looking to train for a high dollar position, but you can be educated and help a world that is in trouble with a liberal arts education."
– Joseph Helfrich, Bluffton University Class of '87
