4FYE1: Big History and Kapampangan Heritage

Practice flashcards covering the course description, mission, vision, and core concepts of the First Year Experience (FYE) course at Holy Angel University.

Big History

A trans-interdisciplinary course that begins with the first moments of the universe and the formation of stars and planets, then transitions to early life on earth and the development of human consciousness and civilization.

Holy Angel University (HAU) Mission

To offer accessible, quality education that transforms students into persons of conscience, competence, and compassion and to prepare for future careers, all for the greater glory of God.

Holy Angel University (HAU) Vision

To become an intentional university of choice for innovative and accessible international education founded on Catholic values in the service of our communities and society.

First Year Experience (FYE)

An extensive journey in Big History intended to help ease the transition of college freshmen from Senior High School to college while fulfilling institutional learning outcomes.

Kapampangan Heritage

The distinct culture and civilization from Central Luzon that is woven into the grand narrative of the cosmos and universal human experiences.

Faith-Integrated Perspective

A unique feature of the Big History course at HAU where the subject is taught through a Catholic lens, affirming God's ongoing act of creation across time and space.

Holistic Human Formation

An educational approach promoted at HAU that focuses on both intellectual rigor and moral development, rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Global Story, Local Identity

The integration of Kapampangan culture and heritage into the grand narrative of the cosmos and humanity.

Mission-Aligned Learning

A learning process that transforms students into persons of conscience, ethical leaders, and compassionate stewards of creation in service to God and others.

Transformative Learning Experience

A course integration of Big History with HAU's Vision, Mission, and Goals that supports moral, personal, and intellectual growth.