Humanities & Liberal Studies
In Humanities at AMU, you’ll embark on a comprehensive study of Western philosophy, literature, theology, the arts and history. You can also tailor your own path of studies by selecting suitable electives from the best c…
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Overview
ENCOUNTER THE GREATEST MINDS IN WESTERN THOUGHT
In Humanities at AMU, you’ll embark on a comprehensive study of Western philosophy, literature, theology, the arts and history. You can also tailor your own path of studies by selecting suitable electives from the best courses that we offer. If you’re a spirited student who loves great books, beautiful language and powerful ideas, you belong here!
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Skills You will Gain with a Humanities and Liberal Studies Degree
1. Writing and communication. Learn to write skillfully to express, explain and argue your ideas clearly and thoroughly, and to persuade your listeners.
2. Research and critical thinking. Many of your courses have research papers that challenge you to dig deeper into specific topics and compare and evaluate the insights of different thinkers.
3. Integral perspective. Come to better understand yourself and the world by reading what the best authors have thought about the most important questions.
Dive Deeper
Inside the Humanities & Liberal Studies Program
John Colman, Ph.D.
Chair of the Politics Department; Professor of Politics
Email: john.colman@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1609
Office: Henkels 2021
Travis Curtright, Ph.D.
Chair of the Humanities Department; Professor of Humanities and Literature; Director of Shakespeare in Performance
Email: travis.curtright@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1612
Office: Canizaro Library 219
Michael A. Dauphinais, Ph.D.
Fr. Matthew L. Lamb Professor of Catholic Theology; Host of The Catholic Theology Show; Co-Director of the Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal
Email: michael.dauphinais@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-2538
Office: Henkels 3003
Andrew Dinan, Ph.D.
Professor of Classics
Email: andrew.dinan@avemaria.edu
Phone: (239) 280-1619
Office: Henkels 2050
Take the Next Step
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Apply today, request more information, or talk with an admissions counselor about how this program fits your vocation.