Interdisciplinarity of knowledge
Knowledge rarely fits nicely into human-defined disciplines. The core connects to all majors and opens the door to the endless possibilities that a Liberal Arts education provides.
Shared intellectual engagements
The core curriculum explores questions, texts, and patterns of thought that form the foundation of human societies. The core provides an intellectual foundation shared by students, faculty, and all Colgate alumni.
Old questions, new contexts
Society evolves rapidly, casting new light on classic problems. The constantly evolving Liberal Arts Core Curriculum allows each new class to approach these subjects with fresh perspectives and methods of discovery.