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School of Humanities

Explore the Humanities at Marywood

Your foundation for a meaningful career begins with Marywood University’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 Marywood 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. 

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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  S...
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Philosophy and Religious Studies

The Philosophy and Religious Studies department prepares students to carry out Marywood'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 Marywood University Social Sciences Department offers you both a solid a...
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Explore Our Humanities Programs

Ready to start your journey toward an humanities degree? Discover the path that’s right for you.

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Latest News from the School of Humanities

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"Raise Your Voice, Shape Your Future" on Advocacy and Social Justice Day (Nov. 5)

Events include a public re-dedication of the Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center, a panel discussion, food drive, clothing swap, art dispay, discussion circles, and tours of the campus green house.


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Marywood University’s Quality and Value Recognized by “Best Colleges”

Marywood University continues to offer the “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania universities, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking.


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