Department of Humanities & Philosophy
HUM 1012 - Fundamentals Of Humanities
An introduction to the formal study of humanities as a discipline. Basic skills will be developed for understanding art, literature, and ideas as contributing parts of a greater whole rather than as separate entities. Particular emphasis will be placed on the humanities of the present.
HUM 2000 - Topics In Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 2103 - Introduction To Religious Studies
Introduction to Religious Studies will focus on defining and classifying religious practices and fundamental human questions concerning existence, ethics, and ultimate truths. These questions will be examined from numerous religious viewpoints (both Western and non-Western) that will lead to both a broader appreciation of the variety of religious experiences and an understanding of the academic approach to comparative religions. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113.
HUM 2113 - General Humanities: Ancient And Medieval
General Humanities: Ancient to Medieval is a survey of art, architecture, music, literature, philosophy, and religion of culture from the beginnings to the end of the Medieval Period. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113.
HUM 2223 - General Humanities: Renaissance To Modern
General Humanities: Renaissance to Modern is a survey of art, architecture, music, literature, philosophy, and religion of culture from the end of the Medieval Period to modern times. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1113.
HUM 2243 - Literature And Culture
This course is an interdisciplinary study of Western and Non-Western cultural traditions using literature as a focal point of analysis.
HUM 2273 - Art And Culture
This course is an interdisciplinary study of Western and Non-Western cultural traditions using rt as a focal point of analysis.
HUM 2303 - Music And Culture
This course is an interdisciplinary study of Western and Non-Western traditions using music as a focal point of analysis.
HUM 2333 - Philosophy And Culture
This course is an interdisciplinary study of Western and Non-Western cultural traditions using philosophy as a focal point of analysis.
HUM 2423 - Non-Western Humanities
This course is a study of the significant ideas of humanity as manifested in the arts, philosophy and religion of the Non-Western world.
HUM 3000 - Workshop In General Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.
HUM 3013 - Bronze Age Humanities
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the cultural accomplishments of the Bronze Age. The art, literature, and philosophies of the ancient world are given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Aegean civilizations.
HUM 3033 - Medieval Humanities
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the cultural accomplishments of Europe that date from the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Renaissance. The art, literature, and philosophies of the medieval period are given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the world of the middle ages.
HUM 3043 - Renaissance & Baroque Humanities
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the cultural accomplishments of Europe that date from the beginning of the Renaissance, through to the Baroque, the Rococo, and the Enlightenment. The art, literature, and philosophies of these cultural phases are given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of four centuries of Europe in the pre-modern period.
HUM 3053 - 19th & 20th Century Humanities
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the cultural accomplishments of western civilization from the age of revolution to the present. The art, literature, and ideas of the last 200 years are given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of modern culture.
HUM 3063 - American Humanities
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the cultural accomplishments of America from its colonial past to the immediate present. The art, literature, music, and philosophies of the United States are given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the development and influences of American culture.
HUM 3073 - Native American Humanities
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the cultural accomplishments of the Native Americans. The art, literature, music, and philosophies of various Indian tribes will be given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of Native American cultures past and present.
HUM 3083 - Film Criticism
This course is a formal examination of film, film criticism, and the cinematic arts. Classic, experimental, and popular films are analyzed as expressions of the intellectual, emotional, and artistic concerns of the 20th century. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
HUM 3113 - Old Testament Humanities
Old Testament Humanities is an interdisciplinary course that examines the textual, philosophical, and cultural traditions of Judaism, from the earliest Hebrews to the rebellions against Hellenization. In addition to critically examining the origins and investigating the diverse interpretations of the canonical and apocryphal texts associated with the Old Testament (or Tanakh), students will also explore the cultural environment that gave birth to the people known successively as the Hebrews, the Israelites, and the Jews. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
HUM 3123 - New Testament Humanities
New Testament Humanities is an interdisciplinary course that examines the textual, philosophical, and cultural traditions of early Christianity from the time of Jesus to the Fall of Rome. In addition to gaining a critical appreciation for the origins and diverse interpretations of the canonical texts that became the New Testament, students will explore the Judaic, Hellenistic, and Roman cultural environments that gave birth to Christianity. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
HUM 3133 - Ancient Greek Culture
Ancient Greek Culture is an interdisciplinary humanities course that examines the accomplishments of the Hellens. The art, literature, music, and philosophy of the Greeks will be given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of one of the central foundations of Western Civilization. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
HUM 3233 - Ancient Roman Culture
Ancient Roman Culture is an interdisciplinary humanities course that examines the accomplishments of the Romans. The art, literature, music, and ideas of the Romans will be given equal emphasis to provide a comprehensive understanding of one of the central foundations of Western Civilization. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above.
HUM 3903 - History Of Film I
This course is an intensive study of the early history of cinema, from the development of the medium, through the establishment of narrative film traditions, to the classic motion pictures of the first half of the 20th century. This course replaces ENG 3903. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
HUM 3913 - History Of Film II
This course is an intensive study of the history of film from 1950 to the present. Both American and foreign cinematic traditions will be covered. This course replaces ENG 3913. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
HUM 3990 - Advanced Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 4113 - World Religions
World Religions is an interdisciplinary course that examines the diverse phenomena of humanity's various religious practices and beliefs. Cultural and intercultural parallels will be drawn, and similarities and differences distinguished. Through an exposure to the diverse means by which religions are made manifest, students will gain a broader contextual framework within which they may better understand both their own convictions and those of others. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
HUM 4123 - Pagan Europe
Pagan Europe is an interdisciplinary course that examines the religious, philosophical, and cultural perspectives of European peoples before the advent of Christianity. Extinct religious practices from the Paleolithic Period to the Viking Age will be evaluated to extrapolate both their particular characteristics and their universal aspects. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
HUM 4133 - Women, Witches, & Religion
This interdisciplinary seminar examines the phenomena of women whose lives lie outside of the norms of social expectations. Literary, historical, psychological, philosophical, and religious responses to such women will be evaluated to gain an understanding of female heterodoxy, from biblical times to the present. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
HUM 4153 - Love
This course is an interdisciplinary study of the interpretations of love in art, cinema, literature, philosophy, and theology.
HUM 4223 - Jerusalem: One City/Three Religions
Jerusalem: One City/Three Religions examines the religious, historical, cultural, and political phenomena of the extraordinary city of Jerusalem, considered a holy place in Jedaism, Christianity, and Islam. Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
HUM 4303 - National Cinemas
National cinemas is an interdisciplinary course that examines the diverse phenomena of world cinema. Cultural and intercultural parallels will be drawn, and similarities and differences distinguished. Through an exposure to the diverse nature of foreign cultures, students will gain a broader contextual framework within which they may better understand both their own cinematc conventions and those of others. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
HUM 4900 - Practicum
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 4910 - Seminar In General Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 4930 - Individual Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 4940 - Field Study In Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 4950 - Internship In Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours.
HUM 4960 - Institute
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 4970 - Study Tour In Humanities
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 4980 - Workshop In Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 6 hours of workshop may be counted toward a bachelor's degree.
HUM 5000 - Workshop In Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Normally involves lecture, films, guest speaker, etc. A grade of "P" or "F" is given. No more than 2 hours of workshop may be counted on a master's degree.
HUM 5083 - Advanced Film Criticism
This course covers the advanced theory and practice of scholarly film criticism, as distinct from film journalism.
HUM 5900 - Practicum
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 5910 - Seminar / Special Topics
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 5930 - Individual Study
Credit will vary from 1 to 4 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 5950 - Internship In Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study. Supervised practical experience gained in a professional field by an advanced or graduate student.
HUM 5960 - Institute In Humanities
Credit will vary from 1 to 8 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 5970 - Study Tour
Credit will vary. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.
HUM 5990 - Thesis
Credit will vary from 1 to 6 hours. Subject matter will vary within the department's field of study.