The major in Humanities introduces students to the influential ideas of Western civilization. Students read great works of literature, history, philosophy, theology, and political theory and interact with them from a Christian perspective. Additional courses in philosophy, literature, and history prepare students for graduate work in seminary, classical studies, literature, history, law, or any other field in the liberal arts.

  • On-Campus

At a Glance

  • 49

    Core Hours

  • 6

    Language Hours

  • 24

    Christian Studies Minor Hours

  • 30

    Humanities Major Hours

  • 18

    Elective Hours

  • 127

    Total Hours

Program Courses

Requirements

Below is a sample of the required courses. To see a complete list, view the academic catalog.

  • HUM 3510 – Seminar in Theology & Culture
  • HUM 3520 – Seminar in Philosophy and Science
  • HUM 3530 – Seminar in History and Politics
  • HUM 4599 – Senior Colloquium: History of Ideas
  • PHI 2500 – Christian Philosophy: Worldview, Western Thought, and Apologetics
  • PHI 3510 – Logic
  • PHI 3520 – Rhetoric
  • PHI 3550 – Epistemology

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