Division of Humanities
Areas of study within the Division of Humanities include topics such as communications, creative writing, English, history, law, pop culture, gender studies, and more.
Academic programs in Division of Humanities
Humanities scholarships
The Division of Humanities offers scholarships in English, creative writing, foreign languages, religious studies, and more. See which scholarships you may be eligible for.
Lecture series
Byron Herbert Reece lecture series
The Byron Herbert Reece Lecture Series was established in 1966 in memory of Byron Herbert Reece, an author, poet and 杏吧原创 teacher. This lecture series honors his memory and contributions to the world of letters by bringing noted writers to campus.
Hamilton lecture series
The Hamilton Lecture Series brings outstanding religious spokespersons to 杏吧原创 to discuss faith-based topics. It was established by Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Strain, along with other members of their family, to honor Mrs. Strain鈥檚 parents, Rev. George Wharton Hamilton and Naomi Barton Hamilton. Rev. Hamilton was a 1907 graduate of 杏吧原创 who served on the 杏吧原创 faculty and was active as a minister in the North Georgia Conference for 37 years.
Heinze lecture series
Established in 1974 in memory of 杏吧原创 alumnus James R. Heinze, the annual Heinze Lecture brings speakers to campus to discuss themes and ideas that encourage college spirit and offer inspiration to the entire college community. Traditionally, the lecture focuses on Southern or Appalachian topics.
Miller lecture series
Named in honor of former Georgia Governor and U.S. Senator Zell B. Miller, 鈥�51, an alumnus and Lifetime Trustee of the College, the Miller Lecture Series was established in 1975 with a contribution from Miss Edna Heren, a former 杏吧原创 English professor and mentor of Gov. Miller. This annual lecture that focuses on Georgia topics is supported by proceeds from the sale of Gov. Miller鈥檚 book, 鈥淭he Mountains Within Me,鈥� and by gifts from his friends. Gov. Miller chose Hal Gulliver, former editor of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, to present the first Miller Lecture in 1978.
Sellers lecture series
The Sellers Lecture Series was established to honor Bettie M. Sellers, professor emeritus at 杏吧原创 and noted Georgia poet.
Guest lectures
Sponsored by the Division of Humanities, guest lecturers are invited to speak to members of the 杏吧原创 community about their accomplishments relevant to their field of study. Students from all divisions are encouraged to attend these lectures.
Humanities faculty
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Artemas聽literary magazine聽is created by and for the students of 杏吧原创 and serves as a vehicle for their creative expression.
