Humanities
7 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
HUMA 101 Introduction to the Humanities I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This interdisciplinary course is designed for students interested in meeting general education requirements in humanities. The course develops students' understanding and appreciation of humankind's cultural heritage from the Upper Paleolithic (ca. 40,000 BCE) to approximately 1400 CE. A survey is made of the literature, philosophy, music, painting, architecture, and sculpture of both Western and non-Western civilizations.
HUMA 102 Introduction to the Humanities II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This interdisciplinary course is designed for students interested in meeting general education requirements in humanities. The course develops students' understanding and appreciation of humankind's cultural heritage from approximately 1400 CE to the present time. A survey is made of the literature, philosophy, music, painting, architecture, and sculpture of civilizations around the Earth.
HUMA 103 Introduction to the New Testament
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides a survey of the New Testament period (First Century C.E.). Emphasis is placed on the history and culture of the New Testament period, the methods of critical analysis of Biblical materials, and the content of the New Testament. The impact of the New Testament on western culture is also examined. This course is intended for students of history, literature, anthropology or those with a general interest in biblical studies.
HUMA 106 World Religions
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to the basic elements of the religions of the world, their similarities and differences, and their impact on believers and society. The course includes a study of the historical development, doctrines, rituals, sects, and scriptures of the major religions of the world. Some analysis of ancient religious traditions and tribal religious beliefs and practices may be included. This course is intended for all students interested in humanities and the study of world religions.
HUMA 201 Mythology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the major images and themes of the myths of widely separated peoples of the world throughout history. By analyzing various archetypal patterns found in the great civilizations and tribal cultures of the world, students understand both the uniqueness of each culture's world view and the commonality of human mythological conceptions. Literature and the arts are used to demonstrate these cultures' mythic ideas. This course is meant for students in the Humanities and for those interested in the myths of the world.
HUMA 202 Mythology: Hero's Journey
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a study of the hero's journey. Emphasis is placed on the internal and external dimensions of the hero's journey as reflected in myths of the world through written and other artistic sources. This course is intended for all students majoring in the Humanities and all students interested in mythology.
HUMA 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is designed for students who evidence the ability and interest in pursuing special studies in Humanities. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analyses, engaging in primary research and preparing reports.