Humanities

Our unique Bachelor of Humanities program offers a four-year adventure through some of the most exciting and significant philosophical and religious ideas, literary works, historical events and works of art from ancient civilizations to the contemporary world.

The Bachelor of Humanities program begins with the study of the religious cultures of ancient China, India, Israel and Greece. Over the course of the program, students trace the development of Western culture through Greek and medieval philosophy, the literature and art of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, and the politics, history and philosophy of the contemporary world.

Graduates of the program learn to analyze complex texts and ideas, and they work closely with faculty in acquiring excellent research and writing skills. The Bachelor of Humanities helps students achieve their future goals by organizing career-related events throughout the year.

Students may choose one of four degree programs. The Bachelor of Humanities Honours is the most comprehensive and guided version of the degree. The Bachelor of Humanities Honours with a Study Year Abroad is designed for Honours students who wish to earn credits toward their degree overseas. The Bachelor of Humanities with a Combined Honours or a minor allows students to add a specialization in a particular discipline to their interdisciplinary Humanities degree. Students in this degree program may also study abroad in their third year. The Humanities and Biology program is designed for students intending to apply to medical school upon graduation. This degree program is very intensive, as students must complete a rigorous program in Humanities and in science.

My Humanities program is exactly what I wanted. I get to learn all about the growth of society through history in religion, philosophy, art and much more. I feel worldly and well-rounded from the program because it’s a bit of everything. The small class-size allows you to learn course material better through close discussions with your professors and classmates. The rewards far exceed the challenges. I have learned a lot from the program, especially in my writing skills. It’s even better that I get to study in the beautiful city of Ottawa.

Tyra Swick-Blake, second-year student in Humanities