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ARTS & HUMANITIES
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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
Academic 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 • Advanced Spanish Immersion and Internship in Mendoza, Argentina • Advanced Spanish Immersion and Internship in Granada, Spain
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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Arts & Humanities Events
NH School of Ballet's end of year dance performance will delight audiences with our 2 part themes, Disney classic Snow White and family favorite Wizard of Oz. Enjoy students in all styles of dance to these family favorite themes!
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NH School of Ballet's end of year dance performance will delight audiences with excerpts from the classical ballet Sleeping Beauty, and the Broadway and movie show Moulin Rouge. Enjoy dancers in all genres in these widely appreciated shows.
All sales are final.
No refunds or exchanges.
Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Join us for the 14th Annual East-West All-Star Football Game benefitting Dartmouth Health Children's and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD).
The game brings New Hampshire's best graduating high school football players together for one incredible competition and to raise critical awareness and funds for Dartmouth Health Children's. Join us for this exciting, family friendly event as the most talented players and coaches from across the state battle it out for field and fundraising glory! The All-Star Cheer Team will also be performing during half-time once again!
Returning this year: Be sure to bring your kids to our Kids Zone Tailgate!
Kids 5 and under- FREE ADMISSION
$15 per ticket presale
Tickets will increase to $20 on Game Day
GATES OPEN AT 5pm
Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
Join us for the 14th Annual East-West All-Star Football Game benefitting Dartmouth Health Children's and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD).
The game brings New Hampshire's best graduating high school football players together for one incredible competition and to raise critical awareness and funds for Dartmouth Health Children's. Join us for this exciting, family friendly event as the most talented players and coaches from across the state battle it out for field and fundraising glory! The All-Star Cheer Team will also be performing during half-time once again!
Returning this year: Be sure to bring your kids to our Kids Zone Tailgate!
Kids 5 and under- FREE ADMISSION
$15 per ticket presale
Tickets will increase to $20 on Game Day
GATES OPEN AT 5pm
July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
All performances begin at 7:30pm
Step into the Forest of Arden, where love disguises itself, identities are transformed, and laughter waits around every corner. William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It is a sparkling journey of romance, wit, music, and self-discovery.
Banished from court, the spirited Rosalind flees into the forest disguised as a young man, leading to a whirlwind of mistaken identities, clever wordplay, and unexpected romance. Along the way, shepherds fall in love, fools speak wisdom, and hearts are tested in one of Shakespeare’s most joyful and enduring plays.
Filled with humor, poetry, and the famous line “All the world’s a stage,” As You Like It celebrates freedom, friendship, and the transformative power of love.
Join us for an enchanting evening of comedy, music, and theatrical magic perfect for audiences of all ages.
Love will find a way… as you like it.
General Admission: $25 for adults, kids are free (no ticket required for entry)
Event details for Shakespeare on the Green Series 2026: AS YOU LIKE IT
July 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
All performances begin at 7:30pm
Step into the Forest of Arden, where love disguises itself, identities are transformed, and laughter waits around every corner. William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy As You Like It is a sparkling journey of romance, wit, music, and self-discovery.
Banished from court, the spirited Rosalind flees into the forest disguised as a young man, leading to a whirlwind of mistaken identities, clever wordplay, and unexpected romance. Along the way, shepherds fall in love, fools speak wisdom, and hearts are tested in one of Shakespeare’s most joyful and enduring plays.
Filled with humor, poetry, and the famous line “All the world’s a stage,” As You Like It celebrates freedom, friendship, and the transformative power of love.
Join us for an enchanting evening of comedy, music, and theatrical magic perfect for audiences of all ages.
Love will find a way… as you like it.
General Admission: $25 for adults, kids are free (no ticket required for entry)
Event details for Shakespeare on the Green Series 2026: AS YOU LIKE IT