Humanities
Study new perspectives & express your ideas
Learn to think critically through exposure to art, literature and both Western and non-Western history and traditions.
John Brown University
2000 W. University St.,
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500
jbuinfo@jbu.edu
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Learn to think critically through exposure to art, literature and both Western and non-Western history and traditions.
The Division of Humanities promotes the intellectual, spiritual and emotional development of JBU students as well as faculty, staff, alumni and visitors. The division develops well-rounded, thoughtful people who are prepared to take their places in the world and who realize their potential as salt and light.
Go farther, faster! At JBU, our Accelerated Master's Program lets you finish your undergraduate degree and your master's degree in just five years — saving you money and setting you up for even more success.
Travel to Oxford, England for a semester at Oxford University. Work with an expert in your field of study, research in their renowned library and attend weekly lectures by the most brilliant minds, all for JBU credit.
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture for a semester in Seville: live with a Spanish family, take classes from native professors and learn through excursions and service all for JBU credit.
The Living and Learning Program takes you to the culturally rich and equally diverse nation of Ecuador where you can live with a host family in Quito, interact with locals and learn about their economics and modern social life.
Shards of Light is JBU's first and only literature and creative art journal and is published every spring semester. The journal showcases work from alumni, faculty, staff, and current students and is run by a team of undergraduate students under the direction of Professor Patty Kirk. Our most recent volume was published in the Spring semester of 2021.
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2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500 jbuinfo@jbu.edu
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.