Consider what it means to live a life of significance
while answering critical questions such as "What gives
my life meaning and direction?" and "What am I called
to do and be?" Examine diverse perspectives of the
ways individuals and communities have interpreted
these ideas over time while determining how you can
make a difference at Furman and in the world.
Spend your first year of college engaging in meaningful
vocational exploration and reflective activities such as a
student retreat in the nearby mountains, a pilgrimage
hike in Table Rock State Park, meals and mentoring
with faculty guests, and other unique opportunities.
These events are sponsored by Furman's Cothran
Center for Vocational Reflection and connect you with
class discussions, readings, and films.
Fall: FYS 1103: Finding Your Life Purpose
fulfills the first-year seminar graduation requirement)
guides you to explore your vocation and critically reflect
on the diverse nature of your calling in life. Learn more
about yourself, your beliefs, and your own sense of
calling while studying the vocational stories of others.
Spring: FYW 1210: The Genesis of Faith
fulfills the first-year writing intensive seminar graduation requirement) considers the fascinating primordial stories of the
biblical book of Genesis and how they have been interpreted and
reinterpreted by generations of faithful people. Explore how these and similar stories from other religious traditions provide powerful models for making life’s decisions and ask similar questions of yourself.