A majority of the teacher education programs in this country reside in liberal arts institutions. Most pride themselves on the benefits from having small and nurturing programs with strong relationships with students and an emphasis on teaching. There are many types of preparation programs situated within liberal arts institutions and also a wide range of program quality. Understanding what constitutes a liberal arts teacher education program and how the liberal arts might distinguish or strengthen programs is not always clear or even considered by many liberal arts teacher educators. This article explores what constitutes the liberal arts and its fit with teacher education, offers suggestions about how to incorporate the liberal arts into preparation programs, and proposes ways for faculty to articulate the benefits of being educated in a liberal arts teacher education program.