Domestic Experiential Courses

Leading a Life of Meaning: Liberal Learning & You

Leading A Life Of Meaning

In this experiential course, you will explore a fundamental concern: How do I live a life of meaning? Students will read thinkers ranging from Aristotle, Plutarch, and Cicero to Victor Frankl, Toni Morrison, and Wendell Berry—and will bring to bear their own life experiences—to understand concepts of love, friendship, work, community and identity in relation to living an examined life. These studies will be expanded through practical experiences of service work, meditation and film to create a vital SCETL intellectual community.

When: March 4–9, 2024

Where: Pinerock Camp, Prescott, AZ

Cost: $150

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Shakespeare's Leadership Lessons

Shakespeare's Leadership Lessons

Conquer your fear of Shakespeare! Travel to Prescott, AZ, to read, perform, and discuss Shakespeare’s oh-so-relevant lessons for 21st-century leadership through three classic plays over seven days with two nationally acclaimed leadership experts. This is boot camp the Bard’s way!

When: October 6–10, 2023

Where: Pinerock Camp, Prescott, AZ

Cost: $150

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Read, perform, debate Shakespeare's lessons for 21st-century leadership through three plays over seven days. Study Henry V in preparation for a five-day faculty-student retreat where you will explore the Tragedy of Macbeth and The Tempest in the pines, on hiking trails and over meals in Prescott, Arizona. Finish the class in a leadership lab, focusing on Henry V by former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Ken Adelman and Dr. Carol Adelman of the Hudson Institute as part of their "Movers and Shakespeares" lecture.  

Shakespeare's Leadership Lessons at Arizona State University

"I am not someone who is incredibly literate when it comes to Shakespeare so I was initially opposed to it... I did it regardless and I'm so glad that I did! It was the best experience."

- Ariana A., CEL minor