Students will investigate, analyze, critique, and construct arguments.
For example, students will be able to:
- Read carefully, critically, and reflectively
- Ask insightful and sophisticated questions
- Conduct systematic, imaginative and effective academic research
- Understand and use both quantitative and qualitative information
- Articulate, critique, and support arguments with compelling evidence and sound reasoning
- Revise a point of view in response to new arguments and information
- Reflect critically on the meaning and truth of religious claims, including those of Christianity
Students can develop these abilities through experiences such as:
- Completing OLE Core courses in Writing and Rhetoric, The First-Year Seminar, Christian Theology in Dialogue, and Quantitative and Computational Reasoning
- Competing on the St. Olaf debate team
- Working with or as an SI leader, SOAR peer leader, or tutor through the Academic Success Center
- Attending worship services at St. Olaf or in another faith community
- Conferring with a librarian in planning a significant research project
- Having conversations about important issues with classmates or residence hall neighbors
- Attending events sponsored by the Political Awareness Committee
For more information about student learning outcomes, visit the pages below:
Academic Assessment Committee website
From 2024 HEDS Alumni Survey data, the percentage of alumni that said their college experience substantially contributed to their:
94%
Critical Thinking
92%
Careful Reading
92%
Information Literacy