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Experiences in the arts and Humanities are designed to be transformative—stimulating a passion for discovery, sharpening perspectives and values, and gaining valuable insight into what it means to be human in our shared world.
Studying the Humanities at Saint Anselm College is special because you learn measurable skills you can apply directly to work after graduation, like writing, research, and analyzing texts, while also learning how to think and tackle some of life’s biggest questions.
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Get hands-on, real-world experience and bolster your resume with a paid or for-credit internship. Recent internships include Disney College Program, Entertainment 2 Affect Change, New Hampshire Historical Society, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, and Putnam Investments.
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If you’re interested in a teaching career, you may double major in English, Spanish, French, History, Studio Art, or Music and in Secondary Education while completing requirements to earn a license.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Spend a semester abroad or take a course with a week-long international component - courses that travel abroad include:
• The Cold War in Cuba • Music and Culture in Vienna, Austria • Medieval Philosophy in the Netherlands • Normandy Through the Ages • Advanced Spanish Immersion and Internship in Mendoza, Argentina
Saint Anselm in Tuscania
Experience a semester of cultural immersion and community engagement in the small town of Tuscania, Italy. You can leave a lasting impact through meaningful service projects and mission-based activities as part of our signature study abroad program.
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Strong academic advising can be critical to your success. So, our faculty, the people who know the curriculum best, advise you on which courses to take and when. Every student is assigned a faculty advisor in their declared major. Your advisor will become your best champion, the one who helps you find research opportunities or internships, teaches your favorite course, and writes your recommendations long after you’ve graduated.
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Arts & Humanities Events
A Film Premiere and Conversation with Ken Burns
Inside The Mind Of A Genius: Leonardo Da Vinci
In partnership with New Hampshire Humanities and New Hampshire PBS, the Grappone Humanities Institute, Saint Anselm College is pleased to announce that we will be welcoming Ken Burns to the Saint Anselm campus on the evening of Thursday, September 12th for a premiere of upcoming new documentary on Leonardo da Vinci.
As the treatment of one of the European Renaissance most fascinating and impactful artists, inventors, and humanists, this new film has been described as a departure in approach and style from any of the films Ken has done. We are honored to host this special premiere in the Koonz Theatre, to engage Ken in conversation about its contents and production, and to offer you the opportunity to take part.
We anticipate that this will be a sold out event.
Ticket Options:
Regular Ticket: $100 ($100 option will appear once you've selected your seat)
VIPTicket: $250 includes preshow reception with Ken Burns.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Gregory J. Grappone ’04 Humanities Institute’s The Big Thought Speaker Series Endowed Fund
Event details for Inside The Mind Of A Genius: Leonardo Da Vinci
The Grappone Humanities Institute is so excited to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the monastic community to our weekly discussions!
Want to join us on Zoom? Use this link to tune in to each Fall 2024 forum: https://anselm.zoom.us/j/96267954042
Zoom Passcode: 173024
| Date | Topic | Moderator(s) |
| September 13, 2024 | "Does my major matter?" | Dr. Benjamin Horton, Assistant Dean |
| September 20, 2024 | "What does science fiction have to teach us?" | Professor Derk Wierda, Chemistry Department |
| September 27, 2024 | "Can a book ever really be banned?" | Professor Christian Gregory, Education Department |
| October 4, 2024 | "How old is too old to be president?" | Professor Elizabeth Rickenbach, Psychology Department Co-Host: |
| October 18, 2024 | "Why is it so much harder to be nice to ourselves than to other people?" | Professor Rong Huang, Economics and Business Department Co-Host: |
| October 25, 2024 | "Why are we superstitious?" | Professor Meoghan Cronin, English and Communication Department |
| November 1, 2024 | "Should we have hope or should we embrace hopelessness for our world?" | Professor Marc Rugani, Theology Department |
| November 8, 2024 | "Do my dreams mean anything?" | Professor Chani Marchiselli, English and Communication Department |
| November 15, 2024 | "What can scientific models really tell us about reality?" | Professor David Guerra, Physics Department |
| November 22, 2024 | "Is there such a thing as caring too much?" | Professor Christine Gustafson, Politics Department |
The Grappone Humanities Institute is so excited to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the monastic community to our weekly discussions!
Want to join us on Zoom? Use this link to tune in to each Fall 2024 forum: https://anselm.zoom.us/j/96267954042
Zoom Passcode: 173024
| Date | Topic | Moderator(s) |
| September 13, 2024 | "Does my major matter?" | Dr. Benjamin Horton, Assistant Dean |
| September 20, 2024 | "What does science fiction have to teach us?" | Professor Derk Wierda, Chemistry Department |
| September 27, 2024 | "Can a book ever really be banned?" | Professor Christian Gregory, Education Department |
| October 4, 2024 | "How old is too old to be president?" | Professor Elizabeth Rickenbach, Psychology Department Co-Host: |
| October 18, 2024 | "Why is it so much harder to be nice to ourselves than to other people?" | Professor Rong Huang, Economics and Business Department Co-Host: |
| October 25, 2024 | "Why are we superstitious?" | Professor Meoghan Cronin, English and Communication Department |
| November 1, 2024 | "Should we have hope or should we embrace hopelessness for our world?" | Professor Marc Rugani, Theology Department |
| November 8, 2024 | "Do my dreams mean anything?" | Professor Chani Marchiselli, English and Communication Department |
| November 15, 2024 | "What can scientific models really tell us about reality?" | Professor David Guerra, Physics Department |
| November 22, 2024 | "Is there such a thing as caring too much?" | Professor Christine Gustafson, Politics Department |
An Off Broadway Solo Show featuring Robert Galinsky. A homeless love story inspired by real people and true stories.
One performance only - Free event
The Bench is the crucial next chapter for younger generations to understand the roots of our societal ills and our collective history centered on housing, pharmacy, family, finance, and the future. We are sparking a long-overdue conversation about how we treat one another, just as Hamilton started a conversation about our democracy, The Bench helps people understand and speak with compassion about the most vulnerable in our society. I was fortunate to have success in NY and LA and I am excited to bring The Bench to colleges across the country.
Playwright & Performer, Robert Galinsky
The Grappone Humanities Institute is so excited to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the monastic community to our weekly discussions!
Want to join us on Zoom? Use this link to tune in to each Fall 2024 forum: https://anselm.zoom.us/j/96267954042
Zoom Passcode: 173024
| Date | Topic | Moderator(s) |
| September 13, 2024 | "Does my major matter?" | Dr. Benjamin Horton, Assistant Dean |
| September 20, 2024 | "What does science fiction have to teach us?" | Professor Derk Wierda, Chemistry Department |
| September 27, 2024 | "Can a book ever really be banned?" | Professor Christian Gregory, Education Department |
| October 4, 2024 | "How old is too old to be president?" | Professor Elizabeth Rickenbach, Psychology Department Co-Host: |
| October 18, 2024 | "Why is it so much harder to be nice to ourselves than to other people?" | Professor Rong Huang, Economics and Business Department Co-Host: |
| October 25, 2024 | "Why are we superstitious?" | Professor Meoghan Cronin, English and Communication Department |
| November 1, 2024 | "Should we have hope or should we embrace hopelessness for our world?" | Professor Marc Rugani, Theology Department |
| November 8, 2024 | "Do my dreams mean anything?" | Professor Chani Marchiselli, English and Communication Department |
| November 15, 2024 | "What can scientific models really tell us about reality?" | Professor David Guerra, Physics Department |
| November 22, 2024 | "Is there such a thing as caring too much?" | Professor Christine Gustafson, Politics Department |
Location: Bradley House Lounge (1st Floor)
Come and chat about the recent abbatial election and blessing over some snacks and beverages while we plan for the year. Bring a friend!