Department of Humanities

To be human is to be in relationship to others

The relationships created through language, culture, literature, history, and politics shape every aspect of our lives. In the Department of Humanities, we seek to deepen our understanding of our Creator, ourselves, and others through sustained study of these relationships.

Communication Program English and Journalism History and Political Science Program Interdisciplinary Studies Program Modern Language Program

Approach to Humanities

The Department of Humanities is the heart of Grace College’s intellectual community and comprises four interrelated programs: Communication, English and Journalism, History and Political Science, and Modern Languages. With over 30 majors and minors ranging from French Education and Creative Writing to Archaeology and Digital Communication, our academic programs prepare humanities majors for successful careers and Christ-centered global citizenship. In addition, our department houses the Interdisciplinary Studies major, a flexible option for students with unique interests.

Students in our department benefit from small, interactive classes with dynamic scholars at the top of their fields, mentoring relationships with faculty, and hands-on learning experiences and internships. We sponsor many opportunities including a student-run newspaper and literary magazine, guest authors and speakers, language clubs, field trips, a competitive mediation team, and an on-campus history museum. In addition, our department is home to Grace’s Institute for Global Studies, an innovative living-and-learning community that connects students with opportunities for intercultural communication on campus and around the world. Our department also offers an innovative Graduate Partnership Program with Purdue University, making graduate courses affordable and accessible for Grace students.

Get Involved in Humanities

Global Studies

The Institute for Global Studies is your one-stop-shop when it comes to engaging the world. Learn how you can get involved.

Institute for Global Studies

Mediation Team

This is a club and varsity academic team that focuses on learning and practicing the art and skill of mediation. Students study the arts of peacemaking and negotiation and participate in regional
and national mediation conferences and tournaments. For information about our award winning Mediation Team email us.

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Lila Carson Lecture Series

The Lila Carson Lecture Series is supported by Mr. Allen Carson of Lubbock, Texas, in honor of his mother. The series promotes the understanding and beauty of literature by bringing writers of national/international repute each spring semester to Grace College. The funds will be used primarily for the visiting writers’ honorarium, travel, and housing while visiting Grace College.

Professor John Poch in coordination with the Humanities faculty will steward the allocation of these funds each year.

Lila Carson Lecture Series