- No doubt history brings to light the ugliness of war, inequality and hatred; however, the stories of history are interspersed with manifestations of justice, fidelity, courage and love of what is beautiful. By studying the imperfect past, a desire forms to right the wrongs and acknowledge thoughts and actions that are truly just. Through history & anthropology, the gradual unfolding of humanity can be experienced.
- The social sciences thrust us into the reality of society, culture, politics, family and the people who were made in God’s image and likeness, despite being tainted by fallible humanness. One might say that political science, sociology and psychology deal with much of the negative and unhealthiness that exist in the world, but fortunately we prefer not to be stuck in the conundrum; instead, we seek understanding and possible solution through research and theoretical analysis. Delving into the unpleasant reality allots us the opportunity to strive towards building on the world’s strengths and healing the woundedness in order to step closer to the love and goodness that God intended.
Therefore, if you would like to embark on such a journey, I invite you to peruse the web page and investigate the possibilities that are contained in our plethora of majors and minors. The school houses eight departments and multiple programs including: Classics (Latin, Greek , and Great Books Honors Program), Communication Arts (concentrations in Journalism, Multimedia, and Radio/TV), English (concentrations in Writing, British & American Lit, and Western & World Lit), Fine Arts ( Theater, Art, and Sacred Music), History & Anthropology, Modern Languages (French, German, and Spanish), Political Science ( Humanities & Catholic Culture, Sociology, Human Life Studies Minor, Legal Studies Minor, Criminology Minor, and Law School Prep) and Psychology (two tracks: Clinical & Experimental and the newest program, Human Development & Family Studies).
When joining us, you will have the companionship of scholars, researchers, and professors who embrace their personal vocations as they nurture your talents and interests and bring you closer to realizing your God-given potential. The journey will require a willingness to respond to an invitation to grow in knowledge, experience, and your personal, professional and spiritual growth. This opens you to authentic human existence –to holiness–and in the words of St. Bonaventure, to “reflect the Beauty that beautifies the universe.” Let the adventure begin!
God’s peace,
Regina P. Boerio, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology
Dean, Humanities & Social Sciences