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The Georgetown Humanities Initiative aims to support the research and teaching of the University’s humanistic scholars. The Initiative embraces innovative scholarship that takes various forms, including traditional humanistic methods, digital approaches, and arts and performance. Through the projects it funds and the programming it develops, the Initiative strives to support work that has a deep impact in the academy while also engaging the public by demonstrating the continuing value of the humanities for understanding the challenges and opportunities of the human condition. The Initiative also has deep interest in innovative approaches to humanistic teaching and learning and will invite the participation and collaboration of graduate and undergraduate students.

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Recent Georgetown Humanities News

Flyer describing Call for Proposals to Medical Humanities Research Project

Call for Proposals: Medical Humanities Research Projects

October 2nd, 2020

The Medical Humanities Initiative invites applications from Georgetown University students interested in undertaking independent or mentored research…

Abstract artwork; image of a white/tan human body from the chest up with a red heart exterior to the skin and and gold halo displayed on the left side of the head; remaining image is on black canvas

Theo-Humanism: Professor Paul Heck Launches New MOOC Course on edX

August 17th, 2020

Looking for a pathway to boost your knowledge of theology and humanism? Combining forces with edX—a platform specifically designed for massive open…

Humanities Lunch Break Launches

June 10th, 2020

On Wednesday, June 10, the Master’s Program in the Engaged & Public Humanities (MAEPH) hosted the first Humanities Lunch Break in their summer se…

Highlights from the Global Irish Studies Initiative

June 8th, 2020

A highlight of the 2019-20 academic year was the “Bridging the Atlantic” symposium, which provided an opportunity to reflect on the implications of Brexit for EU-US relations and, in particular, on the challenges and opportunities it presents for Ireland.

Humanities News from Around the University

New College Faculty for 2020-2021

September 2nd, 2020

aerial image of campus

Georgetown College is pleased to welcome 24 new full-time faculty members with primary appointments in 16 College departments and programs. This cohort will help enrich the student experience through their varied and nuanced areas of study.

Library Acquires Rare Logbook That Illustrates Life Aboard a Slave Ship

August 20th, 2020

A recent gift to Georgetown University Library, now digitized and made available online, provides poignant and valuable insight into the Atlantic slave trade. “As historians, we need to find new ways to bring archival materials to life,” Prof. Adam Rothman says.

University Holds Racial Justice Dialogue in Wake of Recent, Past Police Brutality

June 15th, 2020

The pandemic and its disproportionate effect on black people combined with new acts of violence against them have created deep pockets of pain in the university’s black community.

Art Provides Much-Needed Respite, Connection for Students During Pandemic

May 6th, 2020

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Art students at Georgetown have continued to paint, draw, sculpt, make videos and study art history.

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