Humanities Minor

A Humanities minor helps students appreciate the value of languages, literatures, philosophy, religion, history, and art to all human pursuits. Students who minor in the Humanities will develop their critical and creative thinking skills, learn how to communicate in a variety of contexts and for a variety of purposes, and gain a deeper understanding of the traditions and innovations that shape human thought and achievement in all fields.

Minor students are particularly encouraged to meet regularly with their designated Humanities mentor (assigned by the coordinator of the Humanities program) to discuss values and skills acquired in the minor, how courses overlap and differ within the minor, how they relate to the student’s major, and how the skills and knowledge acquired in the minor can enhance opportunities as a student prepares for graduate school and/or the job market.

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If you want to immerse yourself in the study of ethics, values, and beliefs, consider a major or minor in Philosophy. 

If you want to study literature, write creatively, and practice journalism, consider a major or minor in English. 

If you want to gain proficiency in a second language and learn more about the cultures in which that language is spoken, consider a major or minor in Hispanic Studies or Japanese.  

If you want to study the past across time and place, consider a major or minor in History.

You can also minor in the Humanities. 

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Humanities Minor Requirements:

A minimum of six courses selected from Art History, English, Hispanic Studies, History, Humanities, Japanese Studies, Music History, Philosophy, Religion, and Theatre History. 

1. Two courses from the World of Ideas sequence: HUM 101, 102, 103, and 104.
2. Two courses must be at the 300-level or above (students should be aware that some 300 level courses have prerequisites).
3. No more than one independent study may count toward the Humanities minor.

Please see the IWU catalog for a complete listing of all Humanities courses.