The Center for Integrated Humanities offers minors in the following fields:
- Classical Civilization
- Creative Writing
- Film Production and Studies
- French
- Health Humanities
- Latin
- Music
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies with Certificate in Religious Education
- Religious Studies and Philosophy
- Spanish
- Women's Studies
Learn more about each of these minors below:
Classical Civilization
Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better to successfully complete the requirements for the minor. An Independent Study may be available with appropriate permissions; Special Topics courses are repeatable for credit. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Classical Civilization:
- Four Classical Civilization/Ancient History Electives (12 credits) chosen from the below list:
- CLCV-151: Quests and Adventures (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- CLCV-153: Mythology as Living Tradition (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- CLCV-281: Special Topics in Classical Civilization
- CLCV-481: Advanced Special Topics in Classical Civilization
- HIST-201: Ancient Greece (Fulfills the Core History Requirement)
- HIST-202: Ancient Rome (Fulfills the Core History Requirement))
- Two Latin Electives (6 credits) chosen from the below list:
- LATN-101: Elementary Latin I
- LATN-102: Elementary Latin II
- LATN-103: Intermediate Latin Culture & Language I
- LATN-214: Intermediate Latin Culture & Language II
- LATN-281: Special Topics in Latin
- LATN-481: Advanced Special Topics in Latin
Creative Writing
Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better to successfully complete the requirements for the minor. Special Topics courses are repeatable for credit. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester. One course in literature may be applied to the minor.
18 credits, for the Minor in Creative Writing, choosing from:
- MCOM-228: Screenwriting (Writing Intensive)
- ENGL-204: Writing Literary Non-Fiction
- ENGL-210: Writing Memoir
- ENGL-212: The Art of Travel Writing
- ENGL-250: Creative Writing
- ENGL-255: Writing Poetry I
- ENGL-270: Writing Fiction I
- ENGL-275: Writing the Graphic Novel
- ENGL-355: Writing Poetry II
- ENGL-370: Writing Fiction II
- ENGL-281: Special Topic in Creative Writing
- One English Literature elective (optional)
Film Production and Studies
Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better to successfully complete the requirements for the minor. An Independent Study may be available with appropriate permissions; Special Topics courses are repeatable for credit. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Film Production and Studies:
- MCOM-231: American Cinema
- MCOM-232: International Cinema
- MCOM-221: Videography
- One Media & Communication Elective (3 credits) chosen from the below list:
- MCOM-222: Video Editing
- MCOM-228: Screenwriting (Writing Intensive)
- MCOM-321: Advanced Videography
- MCOM-328: Advanced Screenwriting (Writing Intensive)
- Two Film Electives (6 credits) chosen from the below list:
- CRJU-201: Crime and Punishment through Film
- ENGL-160: Literature into Film
- ENGL-342: British Seminar (Topics involving film)
- HIST-275: Film and History
- HIST-276: War and Cinema
- MUSC-140: Critical Survey of Music in Film
- SPAN-361: Literary Works/Movies They Inspired
French
Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better to successfully complete the requirements for the minor. An Independent Study may be available with appropriate permissions; Special Topics courses are repeatable for credit. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in French:
- FREN-102: Elementary French II (if warranted by placement)
- FREN-103: Intermediate French Culture & Language I (if warranted by placement)
- FREN-214: Intermediate French Culture & Language II (if warranted by placement)
- FREN-221: Grammaire et Composition Avancée (Writing Intensive) OR Elective
- FREN-222: Advanced French Conversation OR Elective
- One or More French Electives (3 credit minimum)* *As needed to complete 6 courses, chosen from the below list:
- FREN-228: Le Français Commercial
- FREN-231: Introduction à la Culture Française I
- FREN-232: Introduction à la Culture Française II
- FREN-234: The French Regions: Culture & Tradition
- FREN-281: Special Topics in French Culture
- FREN-281: Special Topics in French Lit (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- FREN-341: Le Dix-septième Siècle (Fulfills the Core Literature Req)
- FREN-342: Le Siècle des Lumières (Fulfills the Core Literature Req)
- FREN-353: Romantisme et Réalisme (Fulfills the Core Literature Req)
- FREN-354: Le Vingtième Siècle (Fulfills the Core Literature Req)
- FREN-355: Le Classicisme Éternel (Fulfills the Core Literature Req)
- FREN-361: Le Monde Francophone (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- FREN-481: Advanced Special Topics in French Culture
- FREN-481: Advanced Special Topics in French Lit (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
With the permission of the department, students may pursue a minor in other languages offered at the college, including German, Italian, and Russian. Six courses or 18 credits are required and may include courses in other departments through Language Across the Curriculum. Students may complete a Foreign Language minor if they have six courses in two languages, on the 200 level or above.
Health Humanities
This interdisciplinary minor is targeted at students who are preparing to work in health-related or social service-related fields is composed of courses that developing personal and professional skills that will make you more effective when interacting with patients and clients by helping develop interpersonal and communication skills that acknowledge and honor the fact that they will work with human beings.
The courses focus on understanding stories and narration, honing listening skills, developing and managing empathy, appreciating the complexity of ethical issues, and understanding the importance of social and cultural contexts when delivering care or services. This minor may also be desirable for students in the Humanities, particularly in English or Communication, who may wish to develop a specialization related the Health communication.
The minor consists of six courses, one of which must be an internship. Students choose from a wide variety of courses from a range of disciplines. Requirements for the Multidisciplinary Minor in Health Humanities:
- HUMN-401: Internship in Health Humanities
- Five Health Humanities electives chosen from the below list:
- BIOL-215: Biological and Medical Ethics
- ENGL-241: Gender and Literature
- HLTH-102: Introduction to Healthcare
- PHIL-281: Wellbeing: Philosophical, Psychological, and Public Health Perspectives
- PSCI-245: The Politics of Global Public Health
- PSYCH-240: Psychology of Health, Stress, and Coping
- RLST-218: Biomedical Moral Issues
- RLST-266 The Meaning of Death and Dying
- SOCI-114 Social Gerontology
- SOCI-216: Sociology of Health and Medicine
- SPAN-101: Spanish for the Health Professions
- SPAN-102: Spanish for the Health Professions
Latin
Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better to successfully complete the requirements for the minor. An Independent Study may be available with appropriate permissions; Special Topics courses are repeatable for credit. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Latin:
- Four Latin Electives (12 credits; Fulfills the Core Foreign Language Requirement) chosen from the below list:
- LATN-101: Elementary Latin I
- LATN-102: Elementary Latin II
- LATN-103: Intermediate Latin Culture & Language I
- LATN-214: Intermediate Latin Culture & Language II
- LATN-281: Special Topics in Latin
- LATN-481: Advanced Special Topics in Latin
- Two Classical Civilization Electives (6 credits) chosen from the below list:
- CLCV-151: Quests and Adventures (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- CLCV-153: Mythology as Living Tradition (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- CLCV-281: Special Topics in Classical Civilization
- CLCV-481: Advanced Special Topics in Classical Civilization
Music
Students can complement their major course of study with a minor in music, where they will explore music’s expressive and communicative powers. Music minors learn about music from technical, historical, and practical perspectives. Students who pursue this minor may take private lessons or perform in ensembles that give regular public performances including seasonal concerts and the annual Carol Night.
Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better in courses required to successfully complete the requirements for the minor. An individualized minor may be developed in consultation with the Chair of the Major in Music. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Music:
- MUSC-105: Aural Skills I
- MUSC-106: Aural Skills II
- Six credits of Music Theory (depending on previous experience) chosen from the below list:
- MUSC-120: Introduction to Western Music
- MUSC-201: Music Theory I
- MUSC-202: Music Theory II
- MUSC-301: Music Theory III
- One Music Elective (3 credits) chosen from the list below:
- MUSC-101: Music in Western Culture
- MUSC-124: Music in 20th Century America I
- MUSC-129: History of Jazz
- MUSC-140: Film Music: A Critical Survey
- MUSC-203: Sounds of the World
- Six Performance Ensembles and/or Music Lessons for Non-Majors courses (.5 credits each; 3 credits total) chosen from the below list:
- Performance Ensembles: (.5 non-academic credit; courses are repeatable)
- MUPE-110: Hill Singers
- MUPE-113: Opera Workshop/Musical Production
- MUPE-130: String Ensemble
- MUPE-150: Wind Ensemble
- MUPE-170: Jazz Ensemble Music
- Lessons for Non-Majors (courses are repeatable for credit):
- MULS-103: Piano
- MULS-111: Voice
- MULS-121: Guitar
- Performance Ensembles: (.5 non-academic credit; courses are repeatable)
Please note that there is an additional fee of $500 per semester/per MUSL course assessed at the time of registration.
Philosophy
Students who minor in Philosophy work under the guidance of their assigned minor advisor. Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better in courses required to successfully complete the requirements for the Minor. An Independent Study may be available with appropriate permission. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy:
- ETHS-201: Ethics
- Five Philosophy Electives chosen from the below list:
- PHIL-108: Introduction to Philosophy: World Views
- PHIL-109: Philosophical Thinking
- PHIL-120: 19th and 20th Century Philosophers
- PHIL-124: Introduction to American Philosophy
- PHIL-128: Introduction to Symbolic Logic
- PHIL-131: The Philosophy of Science and Religion
- PHIL-201: Existence
- PHIL-203: Philosophy and Literature
- PHIL-207: History and Philosophy of Science
- PHIL-209: History/Ancient/Medieval Philosophy
- PHIL-222: Introduction to Philosophy Ethics
- PHIL-224: Intro/Ethics and the Environment (Writing Intensive)
- PHIL-315: Philosophy and Religion in the Eastern World
Religious Studies with Certificate in Religious Education
The Minor in Religious Studies/Certificate in Religious Education provides students with a cross-section of theological topics intended to deepen their theological literacy and scholarship. An Independent Study may be available with appropriate permissions. Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better to successfully complete the requirements for the Minor. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Religious Studies:
- 100-Level Religious Studies Course (Fulfills First Core Religious Studies Requirement)
- Five Religious Studies Electives (Fulfills Second Core Religious Studies Requirement) chosen from the below list:
- RLST-206: World Religions
- RLST-207: Contemporary Christian Living
- RLST-208: What Catholics Believe
- RLST-209: Old Testament Studies
- RLST-210: New Testament Studies
- RLST-211: Women in the Bible
- RLST-216: Fundamental Moral Theology
- RLST-217: Contemporary Moral Issues
- RLST-218: Biomedical Moral Issues
- RLST-219: A God Beyond All Names
- RLST-220: Forgiveness and Reconciliation
- RLST-222: Marriage and Family
- RLST-226: The Meaning of Death and Dying
- RLST-234: Sacraments and Spirituality 208
- RLST-235: Spirituality: A Life Journey
- RLST-240: Introduction to Social Justice
- RLST-241: Models and Mentors in the Spiritual Life
- RLST-242: Women in Society and Religion
- RLST-244: Global Theology and the Cry for Justice
- RLST-245: Christian Social Ethics
- RLST-250: Heart of the City
- RLST-257: Leadership for Justice
- RLST-260: Spiritual Dimensions of Attention and Mindfulness
- RLST-262: God and the Struggle for Civil Rights
- RLST-310: Faces of Heroines in Western Religion
- RLST-315: Philosophy & Religion in the Eastern World
Religious Studies and Philosophy
Students who minor in Religious Studies and Philosophy work under the guidance of their assigned minor advisor. Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better in courses required to successfully complete the requirements for the Minor. An Independent Study may be available with appropriate permission. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Religious Studies and Philosophy:
- 100-Level Religious Studies Course (Fulfills First Core Religious Studies Requirement)
- ETHS-201: Ethics
- One Philosophy Elective chosen from the below list:
- PHIL-108: Introduction to Philosophy: World Views
- PHIL-109: Philosophical Thinking
- PHIL-120: 19th and 20th Century Philosophers
- PHIL-124: Introduction to American Philosophy
- PHIL-128: Introduction to Symbolic Logic
- PHIL-131: The Philosophy of Science and Religion
- PHIL-201: Existence
- PHIL-203: Philosophy and Literature
- PHIL-207: History and Philosophy of Science
- PHIL-209: History/Ancient/Medieval Philosophy
- PHIL-222: Introduction to Philosophy Ethics
- PHIL-224: Intro/Ethics and the Environment (Writing Intensive)
- PHIL-315: Philosophy and Religion in the Eastern World* Cross-listed course; choose PHIL or RLST section
- Three additional Religious Studies/Philosophy Electives (RLST courses fulfill the Second Core Religious Studies Requirement) chosen from the below list:
- RLST-206: World Religions
- RLST-207: Contemporary Christian Living
- RLST-208: What Catholics Believe
- RLST-209: Old Testament Studies
- RLST-210: New Testament Studies
- RLST-211: Women in the Bible
- RLST-216: Fundamental Moral Theology
- RLST-217: Contemporary Moral Issues
- RLST-218: Biomedical Moral Issues
- RLST-219: A God Beyond All Names
- RLST-220: Forgiveness and Reconciliation
- RLST-222: Marriage and Family
- RLST-226: The Meaning of Death and Dying
- RLST-234: Sacraments and Spirituality
- RLST-235: Spirituality: A Life Journey
- RLST-240: Introduction to Social Justice
- RLST-241: Models and Mentors in Christian Tradition
- RLST-242: Women in Society and Religion
- RLST-244: Global Theology and the Cry for Justice
- RLST-245: Christian Social Ethics
- RLST-250: Heart of the City
- RLST-257: Leadership for Justice
- RLST-260: Spiritual Dimensions of Attention and Mindfulness
- RLST-262: God and the Struggle for Civil Rights
- RLST-310: Faces of Heroines in Western Religion
- RLST-315: Philosophy & Religion in the Eastern World*
Spanish
Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better to successfully complete the requirements for the minor. An Independent Study may be available with appropriate permissions; Special Topics courses are repeatable for credit. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Spanish:
- SPAN-102: Elementary Spanish II (if warranted by placement)
- SPAN-103: Intermediate Spanish Culture & Language I (if warranted by placement)
- SPAN-214: Intermediate Spanish Culture & Language II (if warranted by placement)
- SPAN-221: Advanced Grammar/Composition (Writing Intensive) OR One Spanish Elective (3 credits)
- SPAN-222: Advanced Conversation OR One Spanish Elective (3 credits)
- One or More Spanish Electives (as needed to complete the requirement) chosen from the below list:
- SPAN-220: Spanish for Heritage Speakers
- SPAN-228: Commercial Spanish
- SPAN-231: Introduction to Hispanic Culture/Spain
- SPAN-232: Introduction to Hispanic Culture/Latin America
- SPAN-230: Works of Federico Lorca (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-261: Masterpieces of Hispanic Lit I (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-262: Masterpieces of Hispanic Lit II (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-263: Masterpieces/Hispanic Lit III (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-281: Special Topics in Spanish Culture
- SPAN-281: Special Topics in Spanish Language
- SPAN-281: Special Topics in Spanish Lit (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-354: Contemporary Spanish Lit (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-355: Contemporary Latin Am Lit (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-361: Literary Works/Movies (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-362: Hispanic Women Writers (Fulfills the Core Lit Req)
- SPAN-481: Advanced Special Topics in Spanish Culture
- SPAN-481: Advanced Special Topics in Spanish Language
With the permission of the department, students may pursue a minor in other languages offered at the college, including German, Italian, and Russian. Six courses or 18 credits are required and may include courses in other departments through Language Across the Curriculum. Students may complete a Foreign Language minor if they have six courses in two languages, on the 200 level or above.
Women's Studies
Chestnut Hill College offers a number of courses that focus on women in a variety of disciplines including Art History, Communication, English, Foreign Language, History, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. Contact Dr. Lorraine Coons, Room 377, Fournier Hall, Telephone: 215.248.7184, Email: lcoons@chc.edu or Dr. Nora Madison, Room 476 SHJ, Telephone: 215.753.3601, Email: MadisonN@chc.edu for assistance with this minor. Students must earn a grade of C- (1.70) or better to successfully complete the requirements for the minor. Courses are 3 credits unless indicated and may not be offered every semester.
Requirements for the Minor in Women’s Studies:
- Six Electives Focusing on Women (18 credits) chosen from the below list:
- ARTH-201: Hist Survey/Women Artists (Fulfills Core Arts Req)
- CRJU-210/SOCI-210: Gender and the Law (Fulfills Core Social Science Req)
- MCOM-330: Gender and Race in Media
- ENGL-241: Gender and Literature (Writing Intensive)
- LADS-120: Foundation to the Liberal Arts*
- GLST-201: Global Awareness Seminar *
- * May be acceptable for the Minor depending on the topic. Permission of the Minor Faculty Advisor is required for GLST-201 or LADS-120 to count for the Minor
- HIST-106: Survey/Women’s History (Fulfills Core History Req)
- HIST-228: Women/Euro Society (Fulfills Core History Req)
- HIST-325: Women in Global Society (Fulfills Core History Req)
- HIST-330: Women/Activism (Writing Intensive; Fulfills Core Hist Req)
- PSCI-217: Women/Politics(Fulfills Core Soc Sci Req)
- PSYC-109: Psychology of Women (Fulfills Core Soc Sci Req)
- RLST-211: Women in the Bible (Fulfills Core 200-Level Rl St Req)
- RLST-222: Marriage and Family (Fulfills Core 200-Level Rl St Req)
- RLST-241: Mentors/Spiritual Life (Fulfills Core 200-Level Rl St Req)
- RLST-242: Women/Society Rel (Fulfills Core 200-Level Rl St Req)
- RLST-310: Faces of Heroines in Western Religion
- SOCI-126: Gender and Society (Fulfills Core Social Science Req)
- SOCI-210/CRJU-210: Gender and the Law (Fulfills Core Social Science Req)
- SPAN-362: Hispanic Women Writers (Fulfills Core Lit Requirement)
