Welcome to the
School of Humanities
The School of Humanities promotes active learning and individual engagement, provides exciting and diverse learning opportunities and creates personal and academic connections to last a lifetime.
Our department’s 93 courses introduce students to the excitement of academic discovery and provide rigorous training in analyzing and understanding the present and past. The department also has a vibrant community of graduate students who are active in research, fieldwork and the community.
Our Programs
History
NDSU’s History Program empowers you to investigate complex global issues, uncover untold stories and make connections that matter. Prepare for careers in education, public history, law and more.
Public History
NDSU’s Public History program brings history beyond the classroom into museums, archives and communities, offering hands-on experiences that prepare you to tell meaningful stories that matter.
Philosophy
The NDSU Philosophy Program challenges students to examine fundamental questions about knowledge, ethics, reality and human existence.
Religious Studies
The NDSU Religious Studies Program explores the beliefs, practices, texts and histories of the world’s religious traditions.
Faculty Who Inspire Thought and Action
The faculty in the School of Humanities are passionate educators and active researchers who bring diverse perspectives to the classroom. With expertise spanning history, philosophy, languages and cultural studies, they challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively and engage deeply with the world around them.
We’re Here to Help
Have questions about programs, admissions, or opportunities in the School of Humanities? Connect with us, we’re happy to guide you.
In the News
Dr. Cox Receives Prestigious Publication Grant
History professor Dr. John Cox has received a prestigious publication grant from the Serbian Ministry of Culture for his English translation of The Children of Neverville by Miloš K. Ilić. This is his fourth grant from the ministry and marks his 20th full-length book translation.
