Humanities & Catholic Culture Program

The major in humanities and Catholic culture at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio is a liberal arts program with comprehensive, integrated course work that explores the history, theology, philosophy, literature, economics, and political thought of different time periods.

The growth of Western civilization

Explore the development of Western civilization and the crucial role religion, especially Catholicism, plays in the creation, unity, and change of human life and culture through the centuries.

A journey of discovery and understanding of Catholic thought

Develop a deep understanding of the human person, culture, and religion’s impact on both, guided by the thought of the famous Catholic historian Christopher Dawson. The bachelor’s degree in humanities and Catholic culture program conveys an integrated spiritual and material vision of reality to enlighten all you do, and, in turn, provides you with the ability to find meaning in anything you do. Explore the timeless truths of God and creation and discern how your personal life and career ought to conform to such truths.

Here are just a few other ways Franciscan’s humanities and Catholic culture bachelor’s degree program stands out from the rest:

Financial aid and scholarships

• Visit the Franciscan Office of Financial Aid to learn about scholarships and other opportunities to get help covering the costs of college tuition and fees.

Job and life skills for Humanities and Catholic Culture degree majors

• Develop the ability to think critically, as well as evaluate and integrate factual material, in light of differing and complex viewpoints.

Study abroad and see the history of the Catholic Church

• While earning your bachelor’s degree in humanities and Catholic culture from Franciscan University in Ohio, you have a variety of opportunities to explore other countries by studying abroad. Participate in the Franciscan University Austria Program during the spring semester of your junior year or study at Oxford University in England.

World-class faculty

• Learn from professors drawn from a cross-section of academic disciplines at Franciscan, including faithful, well-educated Catholic scholars who are nationally recognized, as well as instructors specially trained and experienced in the vision and methods of an integrated liberal education at a Catholic university.

The humanities and Catholic culture program at Franciscan University in Ohio provides excellent preparation for advanced degree programs and careers in many different fields, such as the humanities, social sciences, law, politics, journalism, teaching, health care, and religious life.

Graduate Programs for Humanities and Catholic Culture Majors

• Master of Arts in History
• Master of Arts in Philosophy
• Master of Theology
• Law School
• Medical School
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Education

Potential Job Titles for Humanities and Catholic Culture Majors

• Priest or Religious Leader
• Doctor or Medical Professional
• Lawyer
• Teacher
• Architect or Urban Developer
• Pro-Life Worker
• Artist

View the Humanities and Catholic Culture Program on the Undergraduate Catalog