Philosophy and Humanities Department

Philosophy and Humanities are related fields of inquiry into the human mind and the human condition. Philosophy involves the art of wondering while Humanities involves the art of being. 

Philosophical questions include the nature of reality, knowledge, values, and ethics. The study of philosophy introduces students to a long tradition of arguments in response to one another, with each argument meant to improve upon the last, thus opening the student to new and profound insights. Our courses include Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, Introduction to Logic & Critical Reasoning, Introduction to Medical Ethics, and Introduction to Environmental Ethics. Our Philosophy Department also offers a Comparative Religions course, which introduces a philosophical understanding of the Sacred according to different faith traditions; this course also fosters a clear understanding of different cultural practices and their historical development.

Related to these studies are our diverse Humanities courses which range over celebrated works of literature, art and music from a variety of cultures, past to present.  Upon thoughtful analysis and discussion, these works bring greater understanding and appreciation of humanity in its various forms of expression.     

These courses are offered in a multitude of ways - seated, online, and hybrid.   We're glad to have you join us!