Author: The Crusader Staff Writer, Tamiya Ellis

The Abbey is known for our amazing biology program. But one thing many people don’t know about is our plant ecology course that is offered by Dr. Robert Tompkins. This is a course that is both fun, interesting, and beneficial. This class allows us to learn about the environment around us, and potentially grow, and be more conscious of our ecological contributions. After taking this course, I noticed being able to name many different trees on campus and at home. I was also able to explain to my parents the difference between salt, tolerant, and intolerant plants.

This was a course that I took only as a biology requirement that actually ended up being one of my more enjoyable classes. This course is offered during the Fall, and this previous call offered a beach trip to its students. Many people gave positive feedback about their time on the trip, stating that it was an awesome opportunity to both decompress from the stress of college life, learn about new and interesting planting, lifeforms, and get to know both the professor and fellow students. Plant Ecology is great course, and I encourage you to take it.

This article was originally posted in the Spring of 2023, Issue 1 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.

Author: The Crusader Staff Writer, Camden Phillips

Belmont Abbey has a great program for people who want to major in business. To pursue the business major, you’ll first have to take the core liberal arts curriculum, then from there, you can take the course requirements, which include:

15 lower division hours

– Introductory economics 1

– Introductory economics 2

– Principles of financial accounting

– Principles of managerial accounting

– Spreadsheet and database applications

27 hours at 300 level or above

– Management

– Quantitative Analysis

– Marketing

– Finance

– Business communication

– Management Seminar

– Legal Environment of Business

– Operations Management

– International Business

– Internship

The Belmont Abbey business program will get you ready for things commonly found in the business world, like decision-making, problem-solving, communication, legal disputes, etc. There are also multiple internship opportunities to get some real experience.

Elena Duran, a recent business graduate, said, “my time at Belmont Abbey College has provided me with a rich and cultivating educational experience. As a business major, I’ve got to encounter some of the best professors the school has to offer. With their close guidance, I feel as though I’m prepared to step forth into a successful life”.

Come and major in Business at Belmont Abbey.

This article was originally posted in the Fall 2022, Issue 2 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue.