人文科学学士

人文与宗教研究系提供了一种综合的方法来研究古代到现在的世界文化。在我们的课程中，学生将对核心思想，理想和价值观进行跨学科研究。文艺复兴时期的思想家将人文学科称为“人文研究”（Studia humanitatis），研究文学，历史，哲学，宗教，视觉等学科艺术，音乐，戏剧和电影。宗教研究的重点是在历史和文化背景下的世界宗教信仰和实践。宗教研究利用历史，人类学，社会学，心理学和哲学等学科的方法和见识，以移情的方式处理其主题，同时避免对宗教真理主张的假设或判断。人文科学学士学位为世界文化提供了强大的跨学科基础，同
The Department of Humanities and Religious Studies offers an integrated approach to the study of world cultures from ancient times to the present. In our courses, students undertake interdisciplinary study of core ideas, ideals, and values. The Humanities – known by Renaissance thinkers as studia humanitatis (''studies of humanity'') -- explore such subjects as literature, history, philosophy, religion, the visual arts, music, drama, and film. Religious Studies focuses on beliefs and practices of the world's religions in their historical and cultural contexts. Employing the methods and insights of disciplines such as history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and philosophy, Religious Studies approaches its subject matter with empathy while avoiding assumptions or judgments about religious truth claims. The BA in Humanities provides a strong interdisciplinary foundation in world cultures while also allowing students the opportunity to focus their studies on a specific era – such as the ancient, medieval, or modern eras – or on culture in a particular region. Students in all five available programs acquire concrete skills in critical thinking, analysis, research, writing, and organization that lead to attractive careers throughout the job market. Many of our students prepare for careers in teaching at the elementary level (as part of a Liberal Studies major program) or secondary level (as part of a single subject credential program in English/Humanities). Others pursue postgraduate study in the Humanities, History, Theology, and related fields in preparation for careers in teaching at the community college and university levels or in library, museum, or curatorial work. Humanities majors are also well-prepared for careers in government and fields such as law and counseling, which require interaction with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.