Humanities and Religious Studies
Associate of Arts Degree Humanities · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate of Arts degree in Humanities and Religious Studies provides students with a uniquely comprehensive preparation for upper-division studies in both General Humanities and Religious Studies. Students who complete this A.A. degree program will exhibit the ability to think critically about global cultures, both past and present. These goals will be achieved through the completion of 18 units in Humanities and related disciplines.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Humanities and Religious Studies Program will be able to:
- Develop an awareness of the essential ideas and arts of the world, past and present.
- Think critically about the elements of human cultures and civilizations.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 12 | |
| HUMA 101 | Introduction to the Humanities I | 3 |
| HUMA 102 | Introduction to the Humanities II | 3 |
| orHUMA 118 | Eastern Humanities | 3 |
| HUMA 119 | Western Humanities | 3 |
| HUMA 103 | Introduction to the New Testament | 3 |
| HUMA 104 | Introduction to the Old Testament | 3 |
| orHUMA 106 | World Religions | 3 |
| HUMA 201 | Mythology | 3 |
| Select six units from the following: | 6 | |
| HUMA 205 | Exploring Human Values Through Film | 3 |
| HUMA 210 | Women in Religion and Myth | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Masterpieces of World Literature I: 1500 BCE - 1600 CE | 3 |
| ENGL 221 | Masterpieces of World Literature II: 1600 - Present | 3 |
| ARTH C1100 | Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era | 3 |
| ARTH C1200 | Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary | 3 |
| HIST 154 | Ancient Egypt | 3 |
| PHIL 110 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 |