Are the Humanities in Decline?

Liz recently had the opportunity to join her colleague and her former graduate student in a vital conversation about the future of humanities education. As someone who works at the intersection of humanities, career development, and spiritual discernment, she touched on themes she encounters daily in her work with clients and students.

Why This Conversation Matters

Despite declining enrollment numbers, humanities education provides essential skills that are more relevant than ever in today's rapidly changing world. In our discussion, we explored:

• How humanities education develops critical thinking and adaptability

• The unique value humanities graduates bring to diverse career paths

• Ways to bridge the perceived gap between humanities education and career readiness

• Real-world success stories of humanities graduates

A Personal Perspective

As both a professor and spiritual director, Liz witnesses firsthand how humanities education shapes not just careers, but whole persons. The skills gained through humanities study—deep reflection, critical analysis, and ethical reasoning—are the same skills that enable meaningful career discernment and authentic professional development.

Are you a humanities graduate navigating your career path? Schedule a discovery call to explore how spiritual direction can help you integrate your humanities background with your professional journey.