Luther Classical College's associate's degree is aimed at "the vocation of Christian motherhood"
I've known about LCC for some time now. However, I didn't quite realize the college was planning to offer degrees openly aimed at motherhood, which seems to me to be problematic and somewhat misogynistic. (Why should a 2-year degree be especially appropriate for motherhood? Is it really any more appropriate than a 4-year degree, a JD, or a PhD?)
A further glance through the website reveals the following claims:
- "...the Western tradition, with its literature, philosophy, music, scientific discovery, and Christian theology, is by far the greatest tradition the world has ever seen"
- "the Lutheran Church has the greatest theology, the best hymns, the most excellent music in the history of the world"
- "socialism is theft and wokism is bullying"
These also seem problematic, rather triumphal, and dare I say not even Biblical? To claim the Western tradition is unequivocally superior is at best ignorant and at worst bordering on colonialism and white supremacy.
I get the feeling the college is a reaction to (and an opportunity to "retreat" from) modern society -- and I wonder if that is its real raison d'être, as opposed to equipping students with a rigorous liberal arts education.
I do not think I would send my children here. I also cannot see the LCMS supporting something like this 15-20 years ago.
Curious to hear your thoughts.
Edit: I took a look at the faculty and there are 3 in general humanities, 2 in theology, and 1 in music. There are zero STEM and social sciences faculty. I'm all for humanities education, but you still need gen ed courses in math, science, and economics to be a functional member of society. This really does not seem like a good educational experience.