What is Humanities?
The ‘Humanities’ is a study of ideas and subjects drawn from philosophy, literature, history, religion, theology, art and science. This study focuses on a particular subject or on a range of Arts subjects such as English and History, French and Spanish, Philosophy, etc. Alternatively, the study of the Humanities can be broader ranging, endeavouring to give students several perspectives on important topics and issues that are associated with the achievements and controversies surrounding the human condition. The latter type of broader course of studies is what the students of the Humanities take at Carlow College. At Carlow College, students take various core-mandatory subjects and elective subjects drawn from disciplines, such as, Philosophy, Theology, English Literature, Psychology, History, Irish Studies, Drama & Theatre and Creative Writing. Through a multi-disciplinary approach to important topics in classical, medieval, renaissance and modern culture, students and encouraged to ex
