Welcome to the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Our students and faculty in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences are dedicated to the teaching and learning of the following:
- Diversity of human thought, religion, values, and creative expression.
- The search for truth and wisdom is found in the human ability to think and reason.
- How and why humans strive to communicate.
- The nature of persuasive communication.
- The intersections between history, literature, beliefs, and human behavior.
- The history of societies and their people.
- The motivations of humans in different cultures, times, and places.
- The nature of human values is found in different cultures and societies across the world.
But more than that, we are an inclusive and engaged community that shares a love for creative exploration, critical thinking and reason, cultural expressions, and discovering how written history or literature reflects and shapes the cultures in which they are created.
Whether you’re seeking career trajectory, employment credentials, or graduate school admission, our talented faculty and staff can help you take that next step in any number of fields and programs.
Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts
History

Bachelor of Arts
Public History

Bachelor of Arts
History Education

Bachelor of Arts
Religion

Bachelor of Arts
English

Bachelor of Arts
Language Arts

Bachelor of Arts
English/Language Education
Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science
Social Science

Bachelor of Science
Individualized Degree Program

Bachelor of Science
Social Science Education
Master of Arts

Master of Arts
Religious Studies

Master of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies
Certficates

Certificate
Certificate in Biblical Studies

Certificate
Certificate in Pastoral Leadership
Department Chair

Tony Moyers, PhD
Professor of Religion and Philosophy & Department Chair- Phone:256-233-6514 Phone:256-233-6514
- Email:Tony.Moyers@athens.edu
- Department:College of Arts and Sciences
- Office:
Founders Hall, Room 315