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Academics

Explore our academic programs and discover specific resources and guidance for pursuing law, peace and conflict, and writing at Gordon.

  1. Classical Studies

    Minor

  2. Combined Languages

    Minor

  3. Early Christianity

    Minor

  4. English Language and Literature

    Bachelor of Arts Minor

    Creative Writing, Professional Writing

  5. French

    Minor

  6. History

    Bachelor of Arts Minor

    Early Christianity, Public History and Museum Studies

  7. International Affairs

    Bachelor of Arts

    Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution, Sustainable Development

  8. Latin American Studies

    Minor

  9. Linguistics

    Bachelor of Arts Minor

  10. Peace and Conflict Studies

    Minor

  11. Philosophy

    Bachelor of Arts Minor

    Justice, Peace and Conflict, Languages and Linguistics, Philosophy and Religion, Political Theory, Pre-Law

  12. Political Science

    Bachelor of Arts Minor

    Law and Public Policy, Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution

  13. Pre-Law

    Minor

  14. Professional Writing

    Minor

  15. Public History and Museum Studies Minor

    Minor

  16. Spanish

    Minor
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Focus area

Law at Gordon

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences equips aspiring legal professionals with the tools and opportunities needed to excel. Multiple degree paths combined with personalized law school advising, hands-on internships in law offices, and membership in our dynamic Law Club, provide valuable experience and connections.

  1. Law
Students of Gordon College's Balkans Semester For the study of War and Peace converse at a table outdoors with their professor.

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Peace & Conflict at Gordon

The School of the Humanities and Social Sciences at Gordon College offers a number of paths and resources to help you fulfill your dream of working to promote peacemaking in a world torn by conflict. We provide three academic programs, global study and lectures and grants all designed to help you understand the causes of violence while preparing you with the tools needed to develop and implement strategies to bring justice, healing and peace.

  1. Peace & Conflict
Students visiting the Old Orchard House in Concord MA

Focus area

Writing at Gordon

In addition to concentrations and minors in creative and professional writing, Gordon provides ample opportunities to continue honing your voice, including the annual Five Ponds Creative Writing Festival, off-campus writing and editing internships, departmental and student-led readings and events, student-led publications such as The Idiom, Vox Populi or The Tartan, and the annual Princemere Poetry Prize, a national poetry competition hosted by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

  1. Writing

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