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ARTS & HUMANITIES
Follow your passion. Find your place.
Studying the liberal arts at Saint Anselm, you will gain valuable insight into how the world works and how you could make it work better.
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Pre-professional Programs
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arts and humanities courses
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majors in the arts and the Humanities
Departments & Programs
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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.
Internships
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.
Careers in Secondary Education
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.
A Faculty Advisor in your corner
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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Fond Farewell to Graduating Student Ambassadors
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 Student Ambassadors

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Geisel Library Summer 2023 Book Group
Join us for three summer reads, in June, July, & August.

Perry Johnson Hosts Press Conference at New Hampshire Institute of Politics
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Political Analyst John Avlon visits the NHIOP
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Class of 2023 celebrated as new graduates
Saint Anselm College’s 130th Commencement was held on Saturday, May 20,…
Arts & Humanities Events

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Event details for New England School of Dance Presents: Mary Poppins

Saturday June 3rd, 1pm and 5pm
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Event details for New England School of Dance Presents: Mary Poppins

Londonderry Dance Academy presents “Cinderella.” Join the magic in this feature length production.
Sunday, June 4th performances at 1:00PM and 4:30PM.
*All Sales Are Final
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Event details for Londonderry Dance Academy Presents Cinderella

Londonderry Dance Academy presents “Cinderella.” Join the magic in this feature length production.
Sunday, June 4th performances at 1:00PM and 4:30PM.
*All Sales Are Final
*No refund or Exchanges
Event details for Londonderry Dance Academy Presents Cinderella

June 5th and 6th
Dance Instensive Lead by Wrold Renowned Tap Dancer Aaron Tolson.
Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Yoga

June 5th and 6th
Dance Instensive Lead by Wrold Renowned Tap Dancer Aaron Tolson.
Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Yoga