Advancing Humanities Scholarship
A collaborative institute of undergraduate and graduate scholars dedicated to rigorous research and publication in the humanities.
About the Institute
The Western Humanities Institute is a scholarly community of dedicated undergraduate and graduate students committed to advancing knowledge in the humanities and classics. Our fellows conduct original research and publish high-quality papers across diverse fields of study.
Civics
The institute studies the rights and duties of citizens, economic principles, and the pursuit of the most effective forms of government.
Literature
Literature is explored as a vehicle for the human search for meaning through narrative, language, and imagination.
Philosophy
Philosophy investigates the nature of reality, knowledge, and ethics through critical analysis, debate, and the pursuit of truth.
History
The institute examines the development of Western culture and the evolution of ideas that have shaped the modern world.
Religion
Religious study focuses on doctrines, morals, legal systems, and comparative faith traditions, along with their relationship to historical and scientific inquiry.
Mathematics
Mathematics is approached as a foundational discipline in logical reasoning, scientific thought, and the structure of knowledge.