School of Humanities

The School of Humanities is a community of educators, scholars, and artists who are engaged in the critical interpretation and imaginative expression of human experiences.

Through these practices, the SOH resists the devaluation of the humanities, affirms the creative human spirit, and commits to a more just and compassionate society.

Our Programs & Departments

The heart of an Ateneo education is the core curriculum largely made up of courses offered by the different programs & departments that make up the School of Humanities.

English

Filipino

Fine Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Literary and Cultural Studies

Theology and Ministry Program

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23 Nov 2025

WATCH: Life Looks Different Through Buddhist Eyes: A Philosophy That Changes How We Live

Catch the insightful dialogue between Dr. Chandima Gangodawila and Mr. Philipp Hein on Buddhism as a lived philosophy. Here is the recording of "Life Looks...

21 Nov 2025

Final Examination Schedule for First Semester, SY 2025-2026

The First Semester, SY 2025-2026 Final Assessment schedule is now accessible via this link. All concerned are enjoined to review the schedule and check for...

20 Nov 2025

Beyond graduate studies: Mentoring with Cura Personalis

Graduate research mentoring at Ateneo de Manila University is rooted in cura personalis—care for the whole person. More than meeting thesis or dissertation requirements, mentoring...

Image: Ms. Malapit receiving her IAP Certificate of Volunteer Recognition

19 Nov 2025

AIPO joins global innovators at the 2025 IAP Best Practice Summit

From 16 to 17 September 2025, Ms Vanessa E Malapit, Head of the Protection and Education Group of the Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO), represented...

19 Nov 2025

Kritika Kultura explores the beginnings of Singaporean anglophone writing

On 18 November 2025, Kritika Kultura, in collaboration with Ateneo's Literary and Cultural Studies Program and PLUME, hosted a lecture titled “From Illegible to Illicit...

18 Nov 2025

Ateneo Philosophy faculty, grad student present papers at 2025 Philosophy of the City int'l conference in South Korea

Seven faculty members of the Department of Philosophy, as well as a graduate student, presented papers at the annual Philosophy of the City international conference...