Why study humanities?

Humanities explores subjects such as history, philosophy, religion, and English literature. Studying humanities helps expand your knowledge of human cultures and helps us understand what brings people together and what differentiates one another. It explores what it means to be human in an ever-changing world.

Grenfell's multidisciplinary humanities program is one of only five in Canada. Students are provided with a friendly, supportive learning environment where instructors challenge you to consider ideas from a variety of perspectives and cultural works, past and present. The multidisciplinary humanities program encourages students to use critical thinking skills and creativity to express their ideas in effective ways. As a multidisciplinary humanities student, you have opportunities to win scholarships and awards.

Sample first year

Each student is on their own individual learning path. The bachelor of arts with a major in multidisciplinary humanities is comprised of 120 credit hours (40 courses). It is important that students work with an advisor to ensure suitable course selection and determine an appropriate course load as students have the option of doing up to 15 credit hours (5 courses) per semester.

Below is a sample first year chart with the recommended first year courses for bachelor of arts with a major in multidisciplinary humanities:

Career opportunities

• media
• the arts
• diplomacy
• academia
• polities

For additional information, visit the the School of Arts and Social Science or contact Dr. Bernard Wills.