Maryville College Division of Humanities

10/05/2025

Gibt es einen besseren Weg, wieder in die Routine des Herbstsemesters einzusteigen, als mit einem PRETZEL POP-UP

What better way to jump back into the Fall Semester than a PRETZEL POP-UP!

Where: In front of Anderson Hall.
When: 6. Oktober (12:00-2:00)
Why: To remind you to apply for a May Term 2016 trip to Germany with Drs. Klingensmith and Sherman.

09/15/2025

Guten Tag!

Are you a current student at Maryville College?
Do you like to hike?
Would you like to visit three countries this coming May?

You can with HIS/OST/ENV 349: Nature and Nation.
Drs. Dan Klingensmith and Phillip Sherman are leading a travel study course to the fabled Black Forest in southwestern Germany--with day trips to Switzerland and France.

How long is the trip?

We have planned a 14 day trip. We will be spending the first week in the city of Freiburg. Known as ‘sun-city,’ Freiburg is on the border between Switzerland, Germany, and France. It is one of the most popular destinations for those traveling in the Black Forest region. The second week will provide opportunities to travel deeper into the Black Forest to experience German history and culture.

What will be doing?

We will be spending a lot of time in the Black Forest and thinking about how our experience of nature relates to our understanding of national identity. We will be taking several half-day hikes in the Black Forest, visiting Strasbourg, France to learn about the medieval and modern history of the city, and floating down the Rhine river to witness one of the largest waterfalls in Europe.

We will also be meeting faculty and students at the University of Freiburg. There will also be a number of culinary classes—cheese making, pretzels, and bier.

How does this fit into my academic major?

Easily. The course is offered as a HIS/OST/ENV 349 and meets the WRC requirement. Whatever you are studying, we will find ways to connect.

Can I afford it?

Yes. We are actively working to lower the current sticker price with our provider. We are also pursuing fundraising events in the Spring to off-set costs. Students routinely receive additional scholarships to assist in making payments more reasonable and manageable. We are always happy to sit down and talk about how best to budget.


Drs. Klingensmith and Sherman

08/06/2025

03/31/2025

Global Competencies are at the center of a Maryville College education. Cuisine is essential to exploring any culture on a deeper level.

Dr. Doug Sofer shared his love of cooking with students in his WRC 370: Africa course. The course is part of the Maryville College Core Curriculum and challenges students to explore a range of global cultures.

These delicious dishes were only an appetizer! Dr. Sofer will be back at the Downtown Center this coming May to help students explore the history of Latin America through food.

03/08/2025

If you are mortal, or know someone who is, this interdisciplinary course is for you.

12/22/2024

The students of Religion 348: Postmortem Punishment in the History of Religions (aka Hell class) wrote a podcast. Check it out and subscribe for future episodes on Ancient and Medieval Hells, postmortem punishment in other religions, and the psychology of hellfire and damnation preaching.

Hot in Here: A History of Hell · Episode

12/10/2024

A new occasional podcast from your friends in the Division of Humanities.

Podcast · Phillip · An occasional podcast on the power of place, hosted by the Division of Humanities at Maryville College (TN) In these conversations, we will explore the notion of a "sense of place." How is a sense of place constructed? How rigid or flexible are they? Are ideas of place open or ...

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Maryville College Humanities courses are eye-opening, illuminating ... and often grim, as Grace Rubel '24 is discovering this semester.

05/03/2023

Professor Kim Trevathan! Best wishes for your next journey!