Apr 6, 2012 -- 6:22PM, Erey wrote:

I went only went to public universities and colleges.  Whereas I was never a science major I did of course have to take science courses.  I remember several of the professors talking about the mystery of the universe and how somethings might indicate something God like.  Those times although brief were very interesting to me. 

Some of us even studied theology and philosophy in depth. Different course-work includes different perspectives. Our college and university courses should teach how to think not what to think--mine did just that.

Apr 6, 2012 -- 7:51PM, mountain_man wrote:

Apr 6, 2012 -- 7:11PM, jane2 wrote:

Some of us even studied theology and philosophy in depth. Different course-work includes different perspectives. Our college and university courses should teach how to think not what to think--mine did just that.

In one upper level biology class ONE student, the only one in my many years of college, questioned evolution. In a stern reply the prof said that she is teaching the science and that the student had better get the answers correct on the test or he would fail the class. He did not attend any more classes.

Wow- that's too bad. Said quitter might have learned something -had he remained. Education is supposed to expand the mind- not confirm ignorance.

(no one ever died of too much knowledge)

Irene.

Apr 6, 2012 -- 7:51PM, mountain_man wrote:

Apr 6, 2012 -- 7:11PM, jane2 wrote:

Some of us even studied theology and philosophy in depth. Different course-work includes different perspectives. Our college and university courses should teach how to think not what to think--mine did just that.

In one upper level biology class ONE student, the only one in my many years of college, questioned evolution. In a stern reply the prof said that she is teaching the science and that the student had better get the answers correct on the test or he would fail the class. He did not attend any more classes. 

On the first day of my Astronomy 101 course, the professor made it very clear that this was an astronomy course, and we would not be discussing astrology, and those students who were expecting a course on horoscopes, star-crossed lovers, and the power and influence of the zodiac on human affairs should consider whether they really wanted to take this course.

I see discussions of mythological-based and religious-based forms of creationism and intelligent design in a biology class to be no different than discussions of horoscopes, the zodiac, and tarot readings in an astronomy class. 

Apr 6, 2012 -- 8:52PM, costrel wrote:

Apr 6, 2012 -- 7:51PM, mountain_man wrote:

Apr 6, 2012 -- 7:11PM, jane2 wrote:

Some of us even studied theology and philosophy in depth. Different course-work includes different perspectives. Our college and university courses should teach how to think not what to think--mine did just that.

In one upper level biology class ONE student, the only one in my many years of college, questioned evolution. In a stern reply the prof said that she is teaching the science and that the student had better get the answers correct on the test or he would fail the class. He did not attend any more classes. 

On the first day of my Astronomy 101 course, the professor made it very clear that this was an astronomy course, and we would not be discussing astrology, and those students who were expecting a course on horoscopes, star-crossed lovers, and the power and influence of the zodiac on human affairs should consider whether they really wanted to take this course.

I see discussions of mythological-based and religious-based forms of creationism and intelligent design in a biology class to be no different than discussions of horoscopes, the zodiac, and tarot readings in an astronomy class. 

Makes me wonder about college admissions. Many, many years ago I read an article in the Sunday NYTimes that in any given society about 10-20% of the population is capable of true higher education. Most of our young need post-secondary education. The question could be : what is proper.

Apr 6, 2012 -- 9:18PM, jane2 wrote:

Makes me wonder about college admissions. Many, many years ago I read an article in the Sunday NYTimes that in any given society about 10-20% of the population is capable of true higher education. Most of our young need post-secondary education. The question could be : what is proper.

What is proper is for the us, via the government, to invest in our youth any provide any non religious education, college or trade school, for anyone that wants it.