Liberal Arts: Learn to Think

A liberal arts education teaches students to think critically, analyze information and communicate ideas effectively.

The liberal arts are made up of the disciplines considered the cornerstones of education: the humanities, social sciences, sciences and mathematics.

Unlike offerings at larger universities, which prepare students for success in one particular field, a liberal arts education teaches you to think critically, analyze information and communicate ideas effectively across a broad spectrum of disciplines—skills that prepare you for success in any field you choose.

“The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth.” D&C 93:36

Liberal Arts at Southern Virginia

As a liberal arts institution, Southern Virginia University focuses on the best civilization has to offer. Our rich Core curriculum will immerse you in the study of great human accomplishments in the letters, arts and sciences. You will study Greek, Roman and European works that helped lay the foundation upon which our modern political, economic, scientific and artistic thinking is based.

Compared to large private and state schools in the United States, Southern Virginia is intentionally smaller, has a lower student-to-faculty ratio and encourages more interaction between professors and students. If you apply yourself at Southern Virginia you will leave with a broad base of knowledge from which to pursue diverse career paths and adapt to the ever-changing world.

Why Liberal Arts?

A liberal arts education is excellent preparation for law school, medical school and many other graduate degrees. Since few high school students can say with absolute certainty what career they want, why limit yourself? Choose a liberal arts education and unlock your potential.

“[At] Southern Virginia, the study of philosophers like Aristotle and theologians like St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas gives students a ground for moral and political reflection considerably deeper than the cafeteria-style offerings of most secular schools.”The Wall Street Journal