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.

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.

Communication Program

English & Journalism Program

History & Political Science Program

Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Modern Languages Program