CHRIST COLLEGE + ARTS AND HUMANITIE S
= creative insight CC + CAS Students…
Graduate in four years with a well-rounded, complementary curriculum and the support of at least two academic advisors
CURI OS IT Y ME E T S PURP OS E .
Receive personal attention and one-on-one interaction with faculty members
Arts and humanities programs, in tandem with Christ College – The Honors College, create a transformational experience that offers a unique pathway for students passionate about human creativity and cultural expression. Aspiring writers, historians, and artists study alongside students across other Valpo disciplines, cultivating interdisciplinary insights needed to interpret our cultural landscape with depth. Christ College’s emphasis on analytical reasoning, leadership development, and articulate expression strengthens the comprehensive arts and humanities foundation. Here, students master the art of interpretation while developing the intellectual confidence to challenge assumptions, construct compelling arguments, and contribute original perspectives to conversations that have shaped civilization for centuries and continue to do so today.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEAN GREGG “BAGEL” JOHNSON, Ph.D., SAYS CHRIST COLLEGE + ARTS AND HUMANITIES STUDENTS ARE … • E ngaged scholars who transform classroom conversations with their unique interpretations • N atural storytellers who connect with audiences through powerful writing and creative expression • Self-reflective thinkers who grapple with life’s big questions through their studies • B ridge-building innovators who connect diverse traditions and foster mutual understanding
A VALPO EDUCATION At Valpo, you receive a comprehensive, rigorous education within the liberal arts tradition, learning to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems creatively. With ample access to resources, facilities, and above all, faculty, you obtain the individualized attention and guidance fundamental to reaching your full potential. Valpo prides itself on being innovative, continually expanding upon our premier programs in response to an ever-changing job market. Together, Christ College and College of Arts and Sciences arts and humanities programs encourage a creative approach to understanding human culture and expression, where students learn to interpret literature, analyze historical contexts, and engage with diverse perspectives to become thoughtful contributors on meaning, identity, and the human experience.
“I didn’t really ... want to be an author; I loved editing. Christ College and my public and professional writing major encouraged me to embrace that label. It showed me that academic writers are still also writers – it’s just a different kind of storytelling.” C O R I L A AT S C H ’ 24
CHRIST COLLEGE SCHOLAR MAJOR: PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING MINOR: F UNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS
YOU CAN FIND CHRIST COLLEGE + ARTS AND HUMANITIES ALUMNI AT: “The engagement between my history classes and my Christ College classes has been great. I wanted a college that would challenge me intellectually and also introduce me to new ideas not just with difficult readings, but by engaging in different viewpoints.” R O M A N VA N M E T E R ’ 26
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CHRIST COLLEGE SCHOLAR MAJORS: HISTORY, FRENCH, AND HUMANITIES
Ready to pair your arts and humanities degree with Christ College? Get started at valpo.edu/christ-college.
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