How F&M Does Humanities

When you study humanities at F&M, you’ll explore human society and culture and how people make sense of their lives through artistic, cultural and intellectual expression. You’ll examine the range of human experience through subjects like art, languages, literature, philosophy, and more.

Mia Gwirtzman '23 has a discussion with Nicholas Bonneau, adjunct professor of history. Gwirtzman recorded a podcast focus on research in art history and public health.

Out-of-the-Classroom Learning

At F&M, our emphasis on hands-on experiential learning means every student has opportunities to step out of the classroom and into the field. When you study humanities at F&M, you’ll collaborate with world-class humanities faculty, engage with the community, and get practical, real-world experience to pursue your intellectual passions while building skills to launch your career. Our off-campus study and research opportunities provide the opportunity for hands-on explorations of questions students elsewhere might only read about.

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Careers in Humanities

By studying the humanities at F&M, you’ll build the skills you need for success in a wide array of careers. Many of our students pursue graduate studies in the humanities at leading programs around the world. Others leverage their skills in writing, analysis, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and cultural knowledge to find success in education, law, medicine, business, the nonprofit sector, and more.

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See Humanities at F&M in Action

November 3, 2026

Finding His Calling in Global Leadership: A.J. Koikoi ’16

When AJ Koikoi ’16 arrived at Franklin & Marshall, he never imagined his education would lead him halfway around the world. A decade later, he has been selected for the prestigious Obama Foundation Leaders Asia-Pacific program, advancing international development, education, and global citizenship.

November 3, 2026

Immigration Specialist Returns to F&M as Community Fellow

F&M graduate Roger Avila-Vidal '22 draws from his own experience as an immigrant in his role as a Know Your Rights Specialist at Church World Services. He returns to campus as a Reckoning with Lancaster Community Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year.

October 28, 2026

John Templeton Foundation Grant Elevates Humanities at Franklin & Marshall

F&M Professor of Religious Studies John Modern is the recipient of a $250,000 grant from the John Templeton Foundation to build upon innovative work examining how AI shapes religious experience, cognition, and meaning-making.