Arts and Sciences Program

The revolutionary history of the 20th century demonstrates that ideas have consequences and therefore education towards stabilization and promotion of a free, just and democratic societies is a necessary component to any successful economic development package. Data of development in transition countries, proves that economics is not enough, and that education is necessary to insure the successful pursuit of the common good.

These principles sustain a just democracy and serve as a stabilizing force which in turn safeguards privatization and economic efforts in society. So emphasis on the sciences and political and philosophical principles of mans relation to himself, society and others are critical in order to create an intelligent and involved civic society.

• Promoting the Integral Development of Children
  University of Ruzomberok (KUR), Slovakia

 Recent themes and Speakers

• Exploring F.A. Hayek - The Road to Serfdom
  Vienna, Austria
  
  
• The Foundations of Culture
  Dr. Russell Hittinger (University of Tulsa) and Dr. Timothy Fuller (Colorado College)
  
  
• Fundamental Philosophical Concepts
  Dr. Sean Kelsey (University of Southern California)
  
  
• Youth, Education and Culture in the New Europe
  Dr. Jan Figel (European Union Commissioner, Member of Slovak Parliament)
  
  
• Psychology for the 21st Century
  Dr. Paul C. Vitz (Professor of Psychology Emeritus, New York University)
  
  
• Introduction to the Science of Being
  Dr. Jan Aertsen (Director, Thomas Institute in Cologne, Germany)
  
  
• Wisdom and Knowledge
  Dr. Gavin Colvert (Philosophy department, Assumption College)
  
  
• The Existential Quest
  Dr. Matthew Cuddeback (Philosophy department, Providence College)