Humanities and Performing Arts Department
The Humanities and Performing Arts Department envisions a learning environment which nourishes concepts and attitudes that enable students to respond creatively, intelligently, and compassionately to change and diversity within our community and the world.
Programs offered:
English |
History |
Humanities |
|
Philosophy |
Religion |
Performing Arts |
We believe in developing in our students:
1. a confidence that allows them to recognize, confront, and
transcend self- imposed and cultural limitations;
2. an understanding of how the past has shaped our contemporary
world and how global events influence life
now and in the future;
3. the capacity to recognize and celebrate cultural diversity;
4. a sensitivity to the universal nature of
human rights regardless
of cultural differences and a commitment to maintaining
the
dignity and worthiness of all peoples;
5. a sense of excitement about the possibilities for self-discovery
and creative expression through participation in the
performing
arts, visual arts and literature;
6. an ability to integrate and comparatively analyze the music,
theater, dance, literature, arts, philosophy, religion,
and history of
world civilizations past and present;
7. a spirit of respect toward our natural environment and an
enhanced awareness of how we should interact with it;
and
8. an improved proficiency in critical reading, writing, and thinking
skills.
