Minor
Humanities
Degrees
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African American Studies,
Courses
AAS 101: Introduction to African American Studies
Class Program
This course provides a survey of topics on the history, culture, theory, and aesthetic of the African American experience. (no prerequisite)
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
AAS 201: Critical Race Theory
Class Program
This course traces the origins of systemic racism in the United States from the Colonial Period to the present in the legislative and judicial systems.
This course is cross-listed with SOC 209.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester, odd-numbered years.
AAS 320: African American Culture
Class Program
This course explores the African American aesthetic, focusing on various genres of music and art and their impact on the African American experience.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester even-numbered years.
AAS 360: Special Topics in African American Studies
Class Program
This course focuses on a special topic within the field of African American Studies chosen by the instructor.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered spring semester odd-numbered years.
HUM 100: Colloquium
Class Program
Weekly presentation and discussion of scholarly work by faculty, guests, and students pursuing a major or minor in the Department of Religion, Philosophy, and Church Leadership. Others permitted with Religion and Philosophy faculty approval.
Semester Offered
Offered every semester.
HUM 101: The Theory and Practice of Community Service
Class Program
An in-depth examination of the history, philosophy, pedagogical role, and methods of community service and community-based research. Requires participation in community service. Open to sophomores and higher.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
HUM 200: The Humanities: Empathy, Activism, Vocation
Class Program
This course, which is designed for humanities majors and students considering a humanities major, has two aims. First, it introduces the history and significance of an education in the liberal arts. Second, it explores the benefits of majoring in the humanities, both in terms of specific career possibilities and in terms of a broader sense of life-long purpose.
HUM 201: Service and Reflection
Class Program
An examination of the relationship between community service and contemporary thought. Selections from novels, poetry, short stories, and philosophical, political, and sociological thought will be examined to assist in the moral, psychological, and social reflection about serving others. Requires participation in community service. Open to sophomores and higher.
HUM 250: Masterworks of Civilization
Class Program
A cross-cultural study of selected works of literature, religion, and philosophy from antiquity to the present.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
HUM 300: Profiles in Leadership
Class Program
Students will engage in a study of the traits and theories of leadership and their usefulness in solving human problems and dilemmas. The human side of leadership will be examined through materials drawn from religion, philosophy, history, science, business, sports, biography, film and drama. This wide-ranging investigation will focus on strategies for developing effective leadership styles. This course will examine the conduct and communication of exemplary leaders in Western Society as a means of exploring the virtues and traits recognized as being the most important for successful leadership.
Semester Offered
Offered at departmental discretion.
HUM 400: Humanities Capstone
Class Program
This course has three aims. First, students connect the strands of their studies in the liberal arts to better understand the significance of their education. Second, students continue their career preparatory work, now with greater focus on immediate plans for after graduation. Third, students complete an academic project, such as a research paper in their field or a portfolio of their work, that highlights the abilities that they have developed in thinking, writing, and/or artistic expression.
Semester Offered
Offered fall semester.
HUM 495: Internship
Class Program
Internships or practical experience in an approved program of study. Subject to Internship regulations and restrictions.