BA/BS in Humanities Department

The Humanities Department at Soai University lets students sample seven specialisations before committing: Japanese language and literature, subculture, history and tourism, Buddhist culture, psychology, international communication, and business and society. In the first two years students study across these areas freely, and from the third year they follow one main specialisation. Learning is hands-on. Examples include a rakugo performance event planned by first-year students, field trips chosen by group vote, and career-oriented classes on presentation and discussion. Every student writes a graduation thesis, and shared English classes include live online lessons from partner universities abroad. Licences and qualifications on offer include Japanese and religion teaching licences, librarian credentials, Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha ordination-related application eligibility and certified psychologist training. Graduates go into teaching, public service, business, libraries and welfare, among other fields.