A report of the proceedings of an Institute on Core Curriculum Design, held in June, 1979 at Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana, is presented. Contents include: prefatory matter including the director's preface, the editor's preface, a list of participants, the schedule of the activities of the institute, the keynote address ("On Getting the Infrastructure Together") by Professor Richard F. Grabau of Purdue University, the reports of the eight curriculum design committees, and the evaluator's report by Professor Anthony Lisska of Denison University. The core curriculum design committees concern the following areas: ancient history at the roots of human freedom; modern Europe: 1700-1900; comparative religion: family life and beliefs; science as civilization; utopia or oblivion; mass media and the shaping of mankind; twentieth century American culture; and science, technology, and human values. In addition to presenting issues and educational objectives for each topical area, readings, films, and lecture topics are outlined. (SW)