Description

• The 36 semester hour M.A. program may be completed in 4 semesters or over several years on a part-time basis.
• The MAIH offers either a more general humanities program or a more specialized focus in one of the disciplines in the program (with a thesis or non-thesis/major essay option).
• This program combines the disciplines of graduate studies in English, History, and Philosophy to analyze significant aspects of Western culture, including those that are rooted in, are impacted by and/or are challenges to a Christian world view.
• It specifically focuses on such themes of cultural formation as: humanity's purpose in the world; the values, traditions, mores, and belief systems that inform personal and corporate relationships; and the context within which communities function.

Purpose

• The MA Humanities program fosters cross-disciplinary social and cultural analysis and emphasizes intellectual growth, breadth of awareness, moral sensitivity, and balanced judgment.

It prepares students:

• for admission to Ph.D. programs
• for admission to professional programs such as law, education and librarianship
• gives educators advanced training in English, History and Philosophy
• equips others for more effective professional work in areas such as research, writing, management, business and government contexts.

Note: This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education effective April 13, 2005, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Nevertheless, prospective graduate students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (for example, acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).