Catalogue: Traditional Program:
Humanities
Humanities (HUM)
The humanities major is designed to prepare students to discern truth as found in the Scriptures and apply it to the world of ideas. This major particularly analyzes western culture historically, especially modern and postmodern worldviews.
In fulfillment of the general education requirements, humanities majors must include the following courses: ENG 203, 204; HIS 107, 108; ART 215; MUS 120. Worldview core completes these requirements.
In addition to the general education requirements, majors must select at least 24 semester hours from the following courses, taking at least three semester hours in each area: BIB 360, 408; HIS 332, 341, PSC 316; ENG 415, 473; PHI 210, 322, 337, and 431.
Other requirements for the major are ENG 303, HUM 301, and HUM 401 for a total of 33 hours in the major.
Honors Program: The humanities department offers opportunities for students to enroll in honors courses from its department. The following are general education, elective, and major courses that may be taken as honors courses: Hum 301 and 401, BIB 360 and 408, and PHI 210, 322, 337, and 431. Each course must be passed with a B or better. No more than 18 hours of honors courses are required for the honors degree. For other honors program policies, see "Honors Program" found in the "Administration of the Curriculum" section of this catalogue.
| 301 | Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities I (3). An interdisciplinary course that studies the role of worldview during the premodern period to the end of the 19th century. Pertinent works from drama, literature, music, science, philosophy, and theology are studied to gain an understanding of the spirit of the age. Professors from the various disciplines will lead discussion on relevant works to see how the leading thinkers of this age answered the perennial questions of God, man, the world, and how these interrelate. The integration of this knowledge with the Christian world and life view is the ultimate aim of this course. (Fall, odd years) |
| 401 | Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities II (3). An interdisciplinary course that studies the role of worldview during the 20th century. Pertinent works from drama, literature, music, science, philosophy, and theology are studied to gain an understanding of the spirit of the age. Professors from the various disciplines will lead discussion on relevant works to see how the leading thinkers of this age answered the perennial questions of God, man, the world, and how these interrelate. The integration of this knowledge with the Christian world and life view is the ultimate aim of this course. It includes an integrative paper that demonstrate the student’s ability to use material from other courses. Part of the research paper involves the off-campus experience. The student will interview one or more who work(s) in this field and incorporate this work into his paper. (Spring, even years) |
