EUROPEAN STUDIES

Offered: Major

This major is designed for students who are keenly interested in Europe, in particular those drawn by its rich cultural heritage and the major changes occurring on a political, economic, social, and spiritual level. The bringing together of European language, history, and cultural courses provides a focus for this interest and is intended to prepare students to play significant roles in a number of areas in Europe or in fields relating to Europe. This major will help equip students to confidently fulfill the University’s mission and God’s calling on their lives in a European setting.

Understanding Europe represents, moreover, a critical factor in understanding North America, because much of our culture is rooted and grounded in European civilization, including ideas on government and human dignity. In addition, the historic presence of Christianity in Europe, as well as reactions against it in more modern times, represent an important area to explore for students wanting to understand and interact with today’s world in the context of their faith.

The European Studies major is comprised of courses focusing on various areas of European studies, with three streams leading to a major: the Language stream, the History stream, and the English Literature and Fine Arts stream.

For More Information . . .

Please check the Academic Calendar online for full course listings. Students: to see current or upcoming listings, please check the course timetable on Student Portal. For any other inquiries, please consult one of our contacts listed below.

Contact Information

Dr. Kelsey Haskett, Chair of the Modern Language Department
Ludmilla Plenits, Faculty Assistant

Offices located in RNT Upper (new wing)