Confluence: Interdisciplinary Humanities, Microcredential

The Confluence: Interdisciplinary Humanities microcredential aims to give Saint Louis University students a foundational education in integrating knowledge both across the humanities and between the humanities and the social and biological sciences.

The program does this through the reading of what the Teagle Foundation calls "transformative texts," more commonly known as "great books." These are primary source works that have had — or have the potential to have — a transformative effect on readers outside of their particular historical time period or geographic area. Through their engagement with these sprawling, dynamic texts, students will develop active reading skills and critical, reflective thinking that they can transfer to future professional and personal contexts, as well as their coursework throughout the university. This integrative education model is in keeping with the holistic approach of SLU’s mission as a Jesuit university oriented toward cultivating the whole person.

Admission Requirements

For current, active Saint Louis University students wishing to declare a microcredential, complete the Update for Student Curriculum Record form. 

For non-Saint Louis University students, click here to apply as a Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking Student. 

Tuition

Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:

Information on Tuition and Fees

Miscellaneous Fees

Information on Summer Tuition

Continuation Standards 

If a student scores below a C for their final grade in one microcredential course they will be placed on program probation for the microcredential. Students will have one semester of probation to either obtain a C or better grade in the specific course or other qualifying Confluence microcredential course. Failure to meet the continuation standard within the probation period will result in dismissal from the microcredential.

This roadmap is just one example of a semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. There are other plans students can and do take. The plan of study for each particular student is established in consultation with each student’s academic advisor; this roadmap does not replace academic advising appointments.

Roadmap notes:

• This Roadmap assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
• Courses/Milestones marked with an “!” are critical and must be completed in the semester listed in the Roadmap to ensure a timely graduation.
• Course availability and sequencing are subject to change.

While CORE 1000 will generally be taken in the first semester, the additional elective courses can be taken in any semester that is convenient for the student. For example:

For more information about this microcredential, contact:

Harold Braswell, Ph.D.
Department of Health Care Ethics
Harold.Braswell@slu.edu

Pascale Perraudin, Ph.D.
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Pascale.Perraudin@slu.edu