This course provides a thematic and historical introduction to basic philosophical issues regarding human nature, utilizing primary texts from established figures in the philosophical tradition. Topics include the moral dimension of human experience, the fundamental nature of the world, the nature of truth and knowledge, and justice. Readings include dialogues of Plato, authors from at least three of the four philosophical epochs (ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary), and at least one author from the Christian philosophical tradition.

Bachelor of Arts in Data analytics in the world is awash in data generated by an enormous array of fields. From financial and legal data to medical and educational metrics and scientific research, data is the backbone of the modern world. If you want to learn how to find meaning in big data in order to solve real-world problems, consider studying toward a data analytics degree at St. Norbert College.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics in what does the cost of crude oil have to do with how much it costs to manufacture your sneakers? What is the real story behind headlines about national debt? What makes the stock market tick? If your interest in money extends beyond your wallet, consider pursuing a degree in economics at St. Norbert College.

How can stories help us find successful careers and lead purposeful lives? Intended for those considering or already majoring/minoring in English, this course introduces the analytical and written skills of literary studies. Students will practice foundational methods (close-reading, research, citation) and study central genres (poetry, drama, short stories, novels). Taking up such topics as identity discernment in the context of community, we will discover how literary studies can be used to explore diverse ways of living a purposeful life during and beyond college.

How can stories help us find successful careers and lead purposeful lives? Intended for those considering or already majoring/minoring in English, this course introduces the analytical and written skills of literary studies. Students will practice foundational methods (close-reading, research, citation) and study central genres (poetry, drama, short stories, novels). 

An overview of representative masterpieces of French literature from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Topics covered include the classical period, ideas of the Enlightenment and the development of the 19th-century novel and existentialism. The course also includes film excerpts as visual texts. Prerequisite: FREN 204. Students must complete SPAN 301, SPAN 302, or SPAN 311 before taking SPAN 389, depending on the specific SPAN 389 Special Topics course offered in a given semester. 

An overview of representative masterpieces of French literature from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Topics covered include the classical period, ideas of the Enlightenment and the development of the 19th-century novel and existentialism. The course also includes film excerpts as visual texts. Prerequisite: FREN 204. Students must complete SPAN 301, SPAN 302, or SPAN 311 before taking SPAN 389, depending on the specific SPAN 389 Special Topics course offered in a given semester. 

In its most basic sense, theology is talk about God. This course investigates the Christian tradition’s “God talk” by exploring the historical development of doctrines of God as well as engaging contemporary images and concepts of God, giving attention to currents of feminist, liberationist, process and post-modernist understandings of God.

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting in how can you tell if a business might be profitable during an economic recession? Where can people take advantage of tax laws to save money? How do accountants make sense of financial data in real time? If you want to understand the story behind the numbers, look into an accounting degree from St. Norbert College. Accountants play a critical role in analyzing and reporting financial information to foster success in all types of organizations.

The global sports market now exceeds half a trillion dollars. As demand for leaders in the business of sports continues to rise, SNC has responded by creating a new minor program in this area. Students will be introduced to the world of managing sports organizations at these levels: Amateur Professional Collegiate

How can stories help us find successful careers and lead purposeful lives? Intended for those considering or already majoring/minoring in English, this course introduces the analytical and written skills of literary studies. Students will practice foundational methods (close-reading, research, citation) and study central genres (poetry, drama, short stories, novels).  In this vein, we will also consider how students can apply the skills of literary studies through a variety of careers and vocations. If not a major/minor, email instructor for approval to register. Fall semester.

This course explores ancient Greek civilization from its dawn in the second millennium B.C. to its absorption by the Roman Empire in the third century B.C. Key themes include tyranny and democracy; innovations in philosophy and science; competition through warfare and athletics; mythology, poetry and history; and new standards in art and architecture. This course seeks to illustrate how different the world would be without the vibrant and creative culture of ancient Greece. Fall semester, alternate years

Violent conflict remains one of the most serious problems in the world today. Hundreds of thousands of people die every year as a result of war, and millions of refugees are displaced and suffering. The interdisciplinary academic field of peace studies attempts to understand the causes of such conflict and contribute to sustainable strategies that will lead not just to the absence of war, but to genuine human flourishing. This course introduces that field of study with a particular emphasis on conflict transformation, peace-building and the rights of marginalized persons. 

This course explores ancient Greek civilization from its dawn in the second millennium B.C. to its absorption by the Roman Empire in the third century B.C. Key themes include tyranny and democracy; innovations in philosophy and science; competition through warfare and athletics; mythology, poetry and history; and new standards in art and architecture. This course seeks to illustrate how different the world would be without the vibrant and creative culture of ancient Greece. Fall semester, alternate years

Mission: Students pursuing a humanities major get right to the heart of how we think about ourselves, each other, and the world in order to be better citizens of that world in which we find ourselves.  Vision: The humanities major allows students to take a broad range of courses in the humanities in order to structure their curriculum around a single set of major questions that are of chief interest to the student for their vocation towards the world.  The humanities major is designed for the student who wants to get the most from a broad liberal arts education while honing critical and creative thinking and communication skills in order to engage deeply on a specific problem with solutions that serve the broader community in which the student lives.