Humanities are the foundation of an educated life. The greatest universities in the world continue to expose students to art, history, languages, literature, music, philosophy, religion and the arts.
From the beginning, the roots of Jesuit education have been anchored in the humanities. At Rockhurst, the humanities continue to thrive within a Jesuit tradition that embraces diversity, upholds justice, and seeks to understand the place of humanity in culture and in the wider world.
Every student has the opportunity to benefit from Rockhurst’s deep commitment to humanities. Whether you’re interested in chemistry, engineering, or pre-med, you can pair your major with a double major or minor in the humanities, making you part of the rich tradition of liberal arts education that sets RU apart.
In addition to imparting intellectual, ethical and spiritual values, humanities equip students with professional skills like critical analysis, creative thinking and effective communication. Seeing the world through a humanities lens prepares students to discern and direct the evolution of science, technology and business landscapes toward ethical, sustainable practices.
“A degree in Humanities gives you the opportunity to study different cultures, times, etc. and place yourself in different situations and give different perspectives. [It’s] having a degree that says, ‘Hey, I’m a good communicator; I understand where people are coming from; I understand critical thinking, I understand what I need to do to create positive change in the world.’
“It’s taking those skills to become a great individual person and applying those to the workplace. It gives you the skills you need to be successful as a human being in a job."
Undergraduate Humanities Programs @ RU
