School of Humanities and Social Sciences
The humanities and social sciences explore what it means to be human. Whether you choose one of our undergraduate or graduate programs, you’ll find that you gain a better understanding of yourself and the world.
Undergraduate Programs
- Criminology major and minor
- English major, with emphases in Literature, Writing, or Teacher Licensure
- English minor, with emphases in Literature or Writing
- French major and minor
- Gender Studies minor
- German minor
- History major, with emphases in American or European History; History minor
- International Relations major and minor
- Latin minor
- Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor
- Philosophy major and minor
- Political Science major and minor
- Religious Studies major and minor
- Sociology major, with emphases in Cultural Studies, Deviance and Crime, or Human Services; Sociology minor
- Spanish major and minor
Graduate Programs
Community Outreach
Center for Community Development and Social Justice
The CCDSJ involves faculty, students, and community partners in community improvement research and projects
Beard Center on Aging 
The Beard Center provides educational programs to the community about healthy aging
The James Dickey Review 
The James Dickey Review is the sole professional academic journal of Lynchburg College and is administered by students, faculty, and staff.
