Humanities

The humanities endow students with the critical thinking skills that equip them for life.

Students take courses in a variety of program areas—Art, English, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theatre—and conduct a deeper study in two of these disciplines.

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Top Reasons

Excellent Second Major

The Humanities major overlaps naturally making it an excellent second major for students already majoring in another field.

Interdisciplinary Emphasis

Explore the perspectives of and interrelationships between a number of disciplines, including art history, music, philosophy, religion, and theatre.

Flexibility In Course Selection

The Humanities major offers more flexibility in course selection than many other majors and allows students to choose courses from a wide range of academic disciplines.

Featured Faculty

Waite Willis

Teaching is the heart of the matter — a process of transforming students and professors into persons possessing knowledge, wisdom, critical reason, and moral judgment, all proved in the life of care for others. Using enthusiasm and humor, moving around, calling students by name, encouraging discussion, teaching compels students to engage in the classroom, department lounge, and my office. Teaching is forming relationships with students, as we discover new ways of life and being in the world.