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Department of Humanities 
Hagg-Sauer Hall 218-755-2880
Dr. Kyle Crocker (Coordinator; kcrocker@bemidjistate.edu), Dr. Elizabeth Dunn, Dr. Mary Hrenchir, Dr. Brendan McManus
The family of disciplines known as the humanities explores the diversity of human experience through the study of cultural forms and expressions in particular social or historical contexts. These forms are diverse in themselves, ranging from literary works to historical documents, philosophical constructs to visual artifacts, religious practices to musical and dramatic performances. These often require the special approaches of their particular discipline. At the same time, the humanities disciplines are complementary and collaborative, sharing common goals, methods, and understandings.
The Humanities Program at Bemidji State is dedicated to this collaboration. Within a flexible structure, it brings together courses from all the allied disciplines, as well as interdisciplinary courses of its own. Its objectives are threefold: 1) to provide multiple frames of reference for analysis and interpretation; 2) to foster increased awareness of the unique character of each of the humanities disciplines, together with an understanding of interrelationships among visual art, music, language, literature, and history; 3) to promote, through the cultivation of curiosity and multicultural sensibilities, the breadth of learning necessary for successful careers in government, business, or the professions.
Note: The Humanities Program is designed as a “stand-beside” major, and students are encouraged to pursue a second major or set of minors, especially those outside the humanities disciplines. Such range improves a student’s professional preparedness and broadens post-baccalaureate options.
See Section II, Enrollment for required high school preparation.
Recommended High School CoursesStudents are encouraged to discuss with their advisor the option of a second major or minor that might strengthen or complement their major.
See "Note" in program description.
Transfer Students: At least one-third of the credits to be included in the major must be successfully completed at Bemidji State University.