People with the ability to think globally and understand the interconnectedness of pursuits are increasingly valued today, making an interdisciplinary program of study good preparation for a student's future happiness and success in business and in life.

Graduates of the Saint Martin's University humanities program have gone on to graduate school; served in the ministry; achieved success in fields such as law, medicine, education and business; or secured jobs in which language, communication and sound value judgment were prime concerns.

But whatever the professional aims of the student, the humanities degree fosters an appreciation of the aesthetic and moral dimensions of life.

Purpose.  The humanities major is designed to encourage a student to be intellectually courageous, to work both cooperatively and independently, to form new connections and to master the skills of analysis, interpretation, effective communication and imagination - skills that are becoming increasingly crucial for success.

Concentrations.  Students who major in the humanities work closely with a faculty advisor to choose three areas of interest from traditional disciplines. One of the three areas can be from a field outside the humanities, for instance anthropology, biology or business. The other two areas of study can be selected from the University's programs in English, religious studies, theatre arts, foreign languages, philosophy or music.

The student takes a total of 36 upper-division semester hours of credit in the three areas, about four courses in each area. By studying across disciplines, the student has an opportunity to develop a cohesive body of knowledge while gaining a perspective unavailable to those pursuing more traditional approaches to education.

Seminar and Senior Project.  Enriching the course of study are sophomore seminars, which teach students to work cooperatively, and senior projects, which promote working independently. The seminars are team-taught classes that focus on a particular issue and usually have 10 to 12 students. In the senior project, the student works closely with a director and, at the end of his or her senior year, presents a paper or project.

Saint Martin's offers small class sizes, rigorous education and a close working relationship with outstanding professors.