Humanities, BA
Explore major themes of meaning, justice, and identity with a humanities degree at Seattle University. Customize your program for various career opportunities.
About this Program
Global Education for Meaning, Justice and Identity
Within the Matteo Ricci Institute, the Bachelor of Arts with a major in humanities invites students to learn from local, national and global voices to explore major themes of meaning, justice and identity.
Our humanities major also cultivates ethical awareness, artistic and creative sensibility and effective communication skills.
Students can customize their time in their undergraduate course of study to fit their future.
The humanities major easily accommodates internships, study abroad and other kinds of experiential learning.
Our Matteo Ricci Core courses count directly toward your humanities major and provide you with an excellent foundation in academic, career and life skills. These skills include critical thinking, peacebuilding, analysis, global awareness and reflection.
Humanities students join a welcoming, diverse community of scholars in our lively, seminar-style humanities classes.
In the Matteo Ricci Institute, we have a cohort model that helps students form lasting bonds with each other. Due to our small class sizes, professors are able to engage with students on a deeper level.
We also help develop more compassionate people who work for justice in our shared world.
The coursework and experiences develop students who are aware of their own cultural assumptions, effectively express themselves and are involved in meaningful work.
The purpose is, above all else, to foster a life worth living through a deeper sense of oneself and connection with our global community.
Support for Your Development
Pathways to Professional Formation
The College of Arts & Sciences is committed to helping you through your lifetime journey of professional formation and discernment. We offer opportunities to deepen and broaden your understanding of your professional identity.
Arts and Sciences Advising Center
Our advising center is dedicated to your holistic academic and professional through academic advising and promotion of academic excellence. We work to solve problems, provide navigational guidance and build connections.
Seattle University Undergraduate Research Journal
Our peer-reviewed online publication provides an opportunity for you to publish your research. Publication can help you prepare for advanced studies at top graduate programs or demonstrate knowledge and skills when applying for non-academic positions.
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Benjamin Howe, PhD
Director, Matteo Ricci Institute
Teaching Professor