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School of Humanities

Lisa Crutchfield, assistant professor of history, Aubrey Plourde, assistant professor of English, Christie Vogler, assistant professor of history, and Meghan McGuire, assistant professor of EnglishLisa Crutchfield, assistant professor of history, Aubrey Plourde, assistant professor of English, Christie Vogler, assistant professor of history, and Meghan McGuire, assistant professor of English
Amanda Linehan '21, English major and German and secondary education double minorAmanda Linehan '21, English major and German and secondary education double minor
Alexa Watkin '23, a history major with minors in German and museum studies, conducted research at Presbyterian CemeteryAlexa Watkin '23, a history major with minors in German and museum studies, conducted research at Presbyterian Cemetery
Hiatt O'Connor '20, philosophy-political science major and creative writing minorHiatt O'Connor '20, philosophy-political science major and creative writing minor
Alejandra Bonilla '22, English major and secondary education minorAlejandra Bonilla '22, English major and secondary education minor

The University of Lynchburg School of Humanities offers programs that help you become a better citizen of the world. You’ll study the world’s great thinkers, religions, cultures, and languages, using a critical and analytical approach to explore what it means to be human. You’ll also improve your communication skills and become an expert at thinking through complex issues.

Faculty Spotlights

Brian Crim, PhD

Brian Crim fuses pop culture and history together in his books and research, establishing himself as a unique sort of expert. He brings humanities to the forefront for his students, regardless of their major.

Kelly Jacobson, PhD

Taking one of Kelly Jacobson's English classes means catching her contagious love and energy for writing. An award-winning novelist and teacher, her lessons center on conversations and ideas.

News

Sommerville Scholar considers each class a ‘new opportunity for intellectual adventure’

Sommerville Scholar considers each class a ‘new opportunity for intellectual adventure’

October 21, 2022
‘Genius Grant’ winner Reginald Dwayne Betts to read Nov. 10 at Lynchburg

‘Genius Grant’ winner Reginald Dwayne Betts to read Nov. 10 at Lynchburg

October 20, 2022
‘And then the aliens came’: YA novelist Kelly Jacobson on reimagining writing and teaching

‘And then the aliens came’: YA novelist Kelly Jacobson on reimagining writing and teaching

October 11, 2022
Archaeology in Lynchburg and wolf eradication subjects of upcoming history seminars

Archaeology in Lynchburg and wolf eradication subjects of upcoming history seminars

September 29, 2022
Alumnus named 2023 tournament chairman for The Players Championship

Alumnus named 2023 tournament chairman for The Players Championship

June 24, 2022
Lynchburg history majors shine at Phi Alpha Theta conference

Lynchburg history majors shine at Phi Alpha Theta conference

April 8, 2022
Appalachian ‘Ballad’ novelist to read at Lynchburg on April 14

Appalachian ‘Ballad’ novelist to read at Lynchburg on April 14

March 28, 2022
Nearly $1 million planned gift creates academic scholarship for VA students in need

Nearly $1 million planned gift creates academic scholarship for VA students in need

March 22, 2022
Challenging systems: Lynchburg professors discuss new books at History Seminar on March 22

Challenging systems: Lynchburg professors discuss new books at History Seminar on March 22

March 9, 2022
Black History Month speakers emphasize ‘History as Power’ on Feb. 24

Black History Month speakers emphasize ‘History as Power’ on Feb. 24

February 15, 2022