The Faculty of Humanities aims to cultivate women who possess broad and deep knowledge along with a keen sensitivity, which they develop through education in various fields related to the humanities and social sciences. These women will be able to take initiative in addressing diverse issues from a multifaceted perspective, not only within their local communities but also in the wider social environment, thus enabling them to contribute meaningfully to society.

1. The Ability to Identify Issues, Explore Them, and Write About Them

In the Faculty of Humanities, all departments require a graduation thesis as a mandatory component. What does it mean to be able to write a thesis? Simply put, it is the ability to identify and address a problem that is related to one’s own interests, and that has been developed in response to one’s own questions. The inquiry process involves gathering information from various sources—such as books, the internet, or from fieldwork—extracting useful information, analyzing and verifying it, and then expressing this process and the conclusions reached in a logical and persuasive written form.

While fostering these foundational literacy skills, the Faculty of Humanities also supports the development of broader competencies (e.g., critical thinking, ability to express oneself, and other communication skills), which are essential to life after graduation. To equip students with these abilities, the Faculty of Humanities has made the graduation thesis a compulsory requirement, and has designed its curriculum with various components to help students achieve this goal.

2. Enriching Small-Group Seminars

One of the distinctive features of the Faculty of Humanities curriculum, which is designed to foster the ability to identify and explore issues, is the emphasis on small-group seminars. Starting from the early stage of the program of study, these seminars provide students with structured opportunities to reflect on and present the results of their own research as part of regular coursework in preparation for their graduation thesis.

In each department, seminars are organized into three stages—introductory, intermediate, and advanced— and these stages align with students' academic progression. This approach allows for step-by-step learning centered around seminar work. Through academic interactions with faculty members and seminar peers, students are able to enjoy a meaningful and enriching university experience.

3. Specialized Programs for Developing Academic Inquiry

In the Faculty of Humanities, the curriculum is designed to help each student find a clear academic path that aligns with their individual interests and academic goals. To achieve this, the faculty has organized its curriculum into seven structured specializations: two within each department and one open specialization available across the entire faculty.

In the first year, students build a broad foundation of general knowledge. From the second year onward, they progress into more specialized study primarily within their chosen specialization. This allows them to engage in deeper academic exploration in a stepwise manner. At the same time, the curriculum allows students to take courses outside their chosen specialization, which enables them to gradually narrow their focus based on their evolving interests and to pursue advanced study in their selected field.

Christian Studies Specialization

While centered on the study of Christian doctrine and the Bible, this specialization aims to explore Christianity from a variety of perspectives. In consideration of each student’s individual interests, the program encourages diverse learning by examining the influence of Christianity and its rooting in fields such as art, music, literature, and politics.

To understand the contemporary world, it is essential to possess accurate knowledge of the religions observed by the diverse peoples of the planet. This specialization seeks to cultivate in students a fundamental ability to comprehend today’s world through the study of Christianity.

This is an open specialization offered across all three departments of the Faculty of Humanities. Students from any department may choose it and complete their graduation thesis within this framework.