BA European Studies

The European Studies major (46 credits) offers students an interdisciplinary program of study in classical, medieval and Renaissance, or modern Europe. The major serves students whose interests in these areas extend beyond the scope of the standard curriculum of a single humanities department. Students in this major acquire a broad-based understanding of their chosen historical period by integrating course work from at least three different areas: history, philosophy, literature, theology, and the fine arts (art, music, or theater). The European Studies major builds on the skills of analysis, written and oral interpretation, and cultural awareness emphasized in the common curriculum. This major fosters a unified liberal arts curriculum, leading students to a better understanding of the complexities of the human condition. The major provides a strong basis for graduate work in the humanities and is a useful preparation for careers in public affairs, Foreign Service, international business, museum work, the media, and the arts.