Western Humanities - Bethel University College of Arts & Sciences

Western Humanity in Christian Perspective

“Only connect.” -E.M. Forster, Howard's End

Humanity pursues the deepest questions in life regarding God, the self, and society through the entire spectrum of the arts and sciences. Students and faculty in the four-course Humanities Program pursue these questions in all of the arts and humanities.

"Humanities," as the sequence is known, introduces the major epochs of Western history, beginning with the Greeks and proceeding to the present day. The courses feature direct experience with major works of art, music, literature, philosophy, theology, and drama.

Watch the Video Clip for an introduction to the Humanities Program.

Humanities has played the largest role in changing how I think about things. Reading about ancient Greek and Roman culture and philosophy has taught me to question and search through everything thoroughly, so that I know what I believe. - Bethel Student