Introduction
The Minor in Humanities: History of Culture provides globally engaged and interdisciplinary study of the humanities (philosophy, religion, history, literature and the arts). It emphasizes cultural history and cross-cultural interaction; it encompasses study of a wide variety of societies across a long span of time (ancient to modern) and around the world.
For more information or advising, contact the Minor Advisor or the Global Humanities and Religions Department Office.
Why Consider a Humanities: History of Culture Minor?
Solid background of knowledge for multiple cultural traditions and their interactions with one another, historically and in the modern world.
Student Resources
Department Website: Global Humanities and Religions
Contact information:
- Minor Advisor: Jonathan Miran, Bond Hall 166, 360-650-4867, miranj@wwu.edu
- Academic Department Manager: Maureen Christman, Bond Hall 152, 360-650-3030, chris41@wwu.edu
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Attorney, Teacher, Professor, Librarian, Writer, Business Administrator, Historian, Non-Profit Organization Administrator, Congressional Aide, Research Assistant, Editor, Lobbyist
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
Contact the Minor Advisor (Prof. Jonathan Miran) as soon as possible. There are no prerequisites for declaring the minor.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.
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