3 Humanities Certificate Programs

The Humanities Program educates students in the ways of thinking and acting from a global and interdisciplinary perspective by fostering engagement with the diverse, dynamic and interconnected products of human thought and creativity. The study of Humanities allows students to develop a foundational understanding of personal and community values, cultural views, religious beliefs and aesthetic practices and theories and how these shape the way we view the world and ourselves. The Certificate of Achievement in Humanities demonstrates the student’s solid background in the critical and empathetic thinking skills that mark the deliberate thought processes and formation of complex questions without definitive answers that are the hallmark of the Humanities. This certificate allows students to acquire lifelong practices that foster true knowledge as distinct from an aggregate of information and facts. These skills and competencies are applicable across disciplines and will enrich a wide variety of majors and professional careers.

In offering a broader range of study, this program intentionally makes interdisciplinary connections between biblical studies and the humanities. An emphasis on cultural formation encourages students to contextualize their own culture in face of increasing globalization and intercultural dialogue. Students will also benefit from developing valued research, critical analytical and effective communication skills, preparing them for advanced university, seminary and graduate level education.

The one-year certificate program starts in September each year and is available online, face to face, or a mix of both. You choose what works for you and if it stops working, you can change your choice of delivery method(s) in the second semester. Part-time students applying in the winter or spring semester should select University General Studies as their program when applying.