You can lead by following Christ.
The Christian and Liberal Studies division aims to provide a rigorous, classical liberal arts education within the context of the Christian faith. This division exists to educate students in areas of Bible, theology, Christian history, ministry, writing, literature, foreign languages, philosophy and ethics with the additional goal of engaging students in Christian spiritual formation. Some of our current graduates are working at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Legacy Ministries, Inc., St. Francis Community Services, Wichita Children’s Home, and the Wichita Police Department.
English, Bachelor of Arts
Pursuing a degree in English involves coursework in writing and literature to gain wisdom in effective decision-making.
History and Politics, Bachelor of Arts
A broad understanding of people can be acquired by studying major events in history, which impacts the way we live today.
Christian Formation and Ministry, Bachelor of Arts
The Christian Formation & Ministry Major is more than just an academic program. As a student your professors will challenge you to deepen your life with God, to grow in your own faith life, and to engage in spiritual disciplines and other life changing practices which can radically reshape you as a person.
Spanish, Bachelor of Arts
A degree in Spanish opens many doors for graduates in both the private and public sectors.
Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts
A broad spectrum of criminal justice education is provided with specific concentration in management and social concerns intrinsic to the areas of law enforcement and correctional systems.
Psychology, Bachelor of Science
A degree in psychology will prepare you to better understand how the mind works and how it influences our thinking, behavior and relationships.
Sociology and Social Service, Bachelor of Arts
Friends University sociology students seek to understanding how and why people engage in specific behaviors in order to understand and educate about the root causes of social problems.
Minors
Featured Faculty
Dr. Russell Arben Fox
- Professor of Political Science; Director of Honors Program; Model UN Sponsor
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Catholic University of America
Dr. Jeremy Gallegos
- Professor of Philosophy and Ethics – General Education Assessment Coordinator; Division Chair Theology & Humanities
- Theology & Humanities
- B.A., Wichita State University; M.A., Purdue University; Ph.D., Purdue University
Dr. Stan Harstine
- Professor of Religion
- Theology & Humanities
- B.S., Kansas State University; M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University
Wendy M Mohler-Seib
- Assistant Professor of Theology
- Theology & Humanities
Dr. Vicki Ronn
- Associate Professor of English
- Theology & Humanities
- B.A., St. Mary of the Plains; M.A., Fort Hays State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Dr. Jerry Smartt
- Professor of Spanish; Director of Foreign Languages
- Theology & Humanities
- B.A., University of Texas; M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., Wichita State University
Dr. Jim Smith
- Professor of Religion; Dallas Willard Chair for Christian Spiritual Formation
- Theology & Humanities
- B.A., Friends University; M.Div., Yale University Divinity School; D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
Dr. Tor Wynn
- Associate Professor of Sociology & Criminology, Interim Division Chair: Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- B.A., Oakland University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa