The Humanities (B.A.) at Eckerd College invites you to explore the profound questions about human experience, culture, and society that have shaped civilizations across time. This interdisciplinary undergraduate degree is ideal for students driven by curiosity and a desire to understand diverse worldviews, equipping you with critical thinking and analytical skills essential for navigating complex contemporary issues. You will delve into rich subject matter, examining how ideas, stories, and frameworks help us comprehend what it means to be human, preparing you for a wide array of future paths.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree is studied over four years, offering a dynamic learning environment where you will engage with topics ranging from faith and service to health humanities and the shaping of identity through concepts of house and home. You will participate in hands-on experiences like the Humanities Academic Internship or directed research, culminating in a senior capstone colloquium or thesis. Upon graduation, you will possess a versatile skill set applicable to careers in education, non-profit work, cultural institutions, and beyond, ready to contribute meaningfully to society.