Program & Curriculum

With its interdisciplinary approach, an undergraduate art history major is an important part of liberal arts studies. It includes a wide-ranging study of mythological and religious beliefs and draws parallels to historical, literary, theological, and technological developments of a period. It also develops analytical thinking and writing skills through research papers and projects.

The liberal arts and interdisciplinary nature of the major can be combined effectively with other majors such as theology, history, philosophy, or with programs emphasizing professional skills, including journalism, communication, or elementary education. Recent graduates of the Art History program have pursued careers in education, art conservation, museum education and curatorship, art gallery direction, publishing, and interior design.

The department also offers a number of courses for the non-major to fulfill the Fine Arts component of the core curriculum.