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Explore the Humanities at °µÍøTV

Your foundation for a meaningful career begins with °µÍøTV’s School of Humanities. Combining outstanding programs in professional fields with a powerful liberal arts orientation, the School of Humanities offers students a solid academic background and preparation to succeed in their chosen field, featuring programs in English, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Social Sciences. 

Your options are guided by your aspirations, with an array of majors and minors to select. Our faculty members are committed to your intellectual and professional growth, and you'll also benefit from small class sizes and personal attention. The School’s coursework, internships, study abroad opportunities, advocacy initiatives, and other practical experiences will prepare you for a range of fulfilling careers as well as further graduate study. 

Students are encouraged to embrace the °µÍøTV mission of “learning to live responsibly in an interdependent world,” and each of the programs in the School of Humanities support and demonstrate this vital mission. .

Departments

English and Modern Languages

When you choose to major in one of the programs in the English and Modern Languages department, your options are guided by your aspirations. Our programs, including  Sp...
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

The Philosophy and Religious Studies department prepares students to carry out °µÍøTV's goal for all students: learning to live responsibly in an interdependent world ....
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Social Sciences

Combining outstanding programs in professional fields with a powerful liberal arts orientation, The °µÍøTV Social Sciences Department offers you both a solid ac...
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Liberal Arts Center

The Liberal Arts Center (LAC) contains classrooms utilized by several programs, as well as the Office of Admissions, a variety of other administrative offices, and the NativityMiguel School of Scranton. Bulit in 1923, it is one of °µÍøTV's oldest buildings and was the first facility totally dedicated to the use of college classes. While it retains many of its classic features and architecture, the building has undergone recent physical renovations and enhancements of its learning spaces, including technological upgrades, climate control abilities, and new furniture in each classroom.

The LAC provides classroom space to students in the Social Sciences, English, and Philosophy programs. The iconic Rotunda is at the heart of the Liberal Arts Center. The Admissions Office is located on the first floor. A variety of administrative offices are located on the terrace level and second floor, including the Cashier's Office, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Registrar's Office, Provost's Office, Housing and Residence Life, the Center for Global Engagement, and more.

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    Immaculata Hall

    Formerly known as the Alumnae Residence Hall, Immaculata Hall was renamed in 1954 in honor of Sister Immaculata Gillespie, beloved first Dean of °µÍøTV. While it once served as a residence hall for students and for IHM Sisters, it now houses administrative offices. Immaculata Hall was refurbished in 1989 to include an office complex for the President, with areas for secretaries and assistants, a board room for executive-level conferences, and a dining room in which the President can entertain guests in an attractive, private setting. Nearly all of the renovations were performed by the skilled builders and craftsmen on °µÍøTV's maintenance staff. Ramps and an elevator facilitate access to and movement within the building, which includes a spacious first floor lounge with a fireplace. Alongside the President's Office and Marketing Department, Immaculata Hall features faculty offices for the Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Work, and Communication, Language, and Literature programs.

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    Learning Commons

    The Learning Commons changes minds about what a library is, how it works, and what it's supposed to do. By seamlessly navigating the ever-changing learning landscape, The Learning Commons in effect removes previous barriers to knowledge creation. Since it is far more than a repository for information, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.

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    Meet the Faculty & Staff

    Our dedicated faculty bring their scholarship, research, and real-world expertise into every classroom. From published authors and philosophers to social scientists and language scholars, our professors are committed to mentoring students through every step of their academic journey.

    Meet our faculty and staff to explore their backgrounds, teaching philosophy, and areas of specialization.

    Clubs

    Humanities is more than a profession — it's a community. At °µÍøTV, students can join collective and discipline-specific student organizations that foster leadership, creativity, and professional development. Clubs and honor societies support students across all humanities programs, including:

    • Abide: Women's Ministry

    • Agape Latte

    • Criminal Justice

    • Graduate Student Council

    • Kappa Gamma Pi

    • Lambda Pi Eta, Rho Tau Chapter

    • Languages and Literature Club

    • °µÍøTV Army ROTS

    • Phi Alpha Theta, Iota Sigma Chapter

    • Phi Sigma Iota, Gamma Alpha Chapter

    • Pugwash

    • Salute Honor Society

    • Sexuality & Gender Alliance (SAGA)

    • Sigma Tau Delta, Omega Delta Chapter

    • Student Government Association

    • Student Organized to Uphold Life (SOUL)

    • Public Rights Alliance

    Joining a club is a great way to network, gain real-world insights, and build your resume as you pursue your humanities degree.

    Student Resources

    Internships are a vital component of all of our social science programs. You'll find plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area.

    Criminal Justice majors can gain experience in probation and parole at the District Attorney's office and the U.S. Marshals Service. Students in education begin their field experience in their first year, culminating in a senior year student teaching placement. Students in pre-law and public history undertake internships in a variety of settings to help them prepare for their careers.

    Our department is committed to helping you develop a global perspective . All majors are encouraged to travel and study abroad , often under the mentorship of faculty members. At °µÍøTV, you can also gain valuable experience by participating in university-sponsored service trips.

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    Theology Library
    Provides a comprehensive treatment of various aspects of theology.

    America Magazine
    A weekly publication, with selected articles available online.

    National Catholic Reporter
    A weekly publication, with selected articles available online.

    US Catholic
    A weekly publication, with selected articles available online.

    Documents of Popes, Bishops, and Councils °µÍøTV Justice and Peace
    Contains a wealth of documents related to Catholic social justice teachings.

    Network: A Catholic Social Justice Lobby
    Provides a voice within the Catholic community calling for peace and economic justice.

    Bread for the World
    Bread for the World seeks justice and the end to hunger.

    United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
    The USCCB is an assembly of Catholic Church bishops who work together to unify, coordinate, promote and carry on the work of the Catholic Church in the U.S.

    Vatican: The Holy See
    Official Web Site of the Vatican.

    The Pluralism Project at Harvard University

    Biblical Archeology Review
    Provides biblical and archeological news and select articles online.

    Catholic News Service
    Major source of Catholic news.

    We offer the following as places to begin a search for material about a philosopher, a philosophical work, ideas, theories, or principles. By no means do the following websites begin to cover the vast number of web sites available in Philosophy.

    Check out the Philosophy and religious studies PAGE for more related student resources!

    External Libraries

    Lackawanna County Library System Library of Congress

    Other Resources

    F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts - presents the best of the performing arts and entertainment in northeast Pennsylvania.

    H-Net is an international interdisciplinary organization of scholars and teachers dedicated to developing the enormous educational potential of the Internet.

    Literary Resources on the Net - This site is a collection of links to sites on the Internet dealing especially with English and American literature, excluding most single electronic texts.

    The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education.

    The National Endowment for the Humanities is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.

    Ninth Art Ninth Art takes a literary view of comic books and includes essays on comics and comic book reviews.

    Online Books Page - A list of over 35,000 free books on the web.

    Penn Call for Papers website is provided by the Department of English at the University of Pennsylvania as a courtesy to the academic community.

    The Pennsylvania Humanities Council inspires a life of learning with speakers, book discussion groups, and grants that enlarge our vision of the world.

    Poets & Writers has grown to be the largest nonprofit organization in the country for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

    Voice of the Shuttle is the premier online destination for the humanities and social sciences, for casual surfers and die-hard researchers alike. It offers deep research links in more than 25 categories.

    Modern Languages  

    Tips on Studying a Foreign Language

    Learning another language is not easy, but most people can learn a second language IF they are willing to put in the necessary time. Here are some practical suggestions for studying effectively, overcoming anxiety, and learning the grammar and skills necessary for success in foreign language classes.

    Afraid of That Foreign Language Class? Find out what to expect

    Many students erroneously believe that if they are placed in a level beyond 101, it is a death sentence. Some insist that they cannot do the work because they " have forgotten everything" or simply had "a bad teacher in high school". Here at °µÍøTV, you will be placed with other students with similar backgrounds and learning experience. You will be expected to learn what you are taught. If you can speak and understand everything the first day, you will be advanced to the next level. Learning a foreign language is a practical, but exciting journey that will yield many opportunities over your lifetime. The professors are here to guide you each step of the way and to challenge you to excel.

    Check out the English and modern languages PAGE for more related student resources!

    Contact the School of Humanities

    Location: Liberal Arts Center

    Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Phone: 570-961-4536

    humanities@marywood.edu

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