Thirteen essays describe the interdisciplinary approach of the graduate liberal studies program from the point of view of each of the disciplines involved: philosophy, history, art, literature, social science, psychology, science, and theology. The following are included: "Graduate Liberal Studies Programs: Origin and Aims" (Phyllis O'Callaghan); "Research and Liberal Learning" (Richard B. Schwartz); "Reading Theology" (John F. Haught); "Science, Technology, and Society" (Thomas P. McManus); "Learning in the Social Sciences: Some Advice" (James Fremming); "Understanding History" (Phyllis O'Callaghan); "Teaching Literature in a Liberal Studies Program" (Michael J. Collins); "Seeing Art as Cultural Inquiry" (Diane Apostolos-Cappadona); "Philosophy as a Mode of Liberal Learning" (Jesse Mann); "Reading Psychology: Insights and Pitfalls" (Darlene Howard); "Method and Meaning in Liberal Studies" (James W. Thomasson); "The Discipline of Dialogue: The Contribution of Philosophy to a Liberal Studies Program" (Francis Ambrosio); and "The Wisdom of Merlyn" (Mary Anne Grant), a student's perspective on liberal studies. (KM)