BYU is First to Offer Azerbaijani
Azerbaijan’s ambassador to the United States recently recognized BYU as the first US university to offer Azerbaijani 101.
College of Humanities
Think Clearly. Act Well. Appreciate Life.
The College of Humanities is literally and figuratively at the center of BYU. It exists to help all students at BYU acquire important skills, knowledge, and experiences in their quest for perfection and eternal life.
Our Role
The role of the College of Humanities involves teaching courses that contribute to the general education of all BYU students in the following areas: arts and letters, global and cultural awareness, humanities, languages and linguistics, philosophy, understanding of world civilizations, and writing. The college offers more than 85 major and minor programs for students who choose to concentrate on specific disciplines.
Divine Potential
In the College of Humanities, we believe that we are all made in the image of God and that the creations of humankind, in all their splendor, reflect the glory of God. We also believe in the divine potential of our students and in the transformative power of education at all levels. We strive to build the kingdom of God as we work to serve the students of BYU. As a result, students in the college are taught to study languages, writings, artistic creations, cultures, philosophies, beliefs, histories, hopes, and dreams, leading our students to understand themselves better as citizens, as disciples of Christ, and as lifelong learners.
We Are Grateful
Our students are aware of the donor support they receive, and they are very grateful to alumni and friends who contribute. Your impact on the program is substantial, recognized, and greatly appreciated.
Learn more about the College of Humanities here.
College of Humanities Stories
Dancers Put BYU in the Limelight in Brazil
Recently though, a donor funded study abroad landed Kye Davis on national television in Brazil, talking about BYU. Luckily, he is fluent in Portuguese.
From Buses to BYU
Shannel Morin will be the first in her family to graduate from college. “BYU has pushed me to do things I wouldn’t have done otherwise.”
Scholarship Was an Answer to Prayer
Hayley Whitlock was happily pursuing her dream of studying international relations and Russian at BYU when she experienced a sudden seizure that threatened to derail her plans.
Serendipity in Scotland
Abby Thatcher’s study abroad changed her life, but not how she expected it would.
Donors Changed My Life
“I can say the donors to the College of Humanities materially changed my life. Because of their contributions, I graduated debt free and worked fewer hours, which created time for me to concentrate on preparing for the Law School Admission Test.”