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2026 Fall Semester

Humanist Philosophies and Understandings

Class will be Zoom Connect and Canvas Platform

Instructor: The instructor for this fall course is James Croft. James is the First Humanist Lead Chaplain at any UK university. He is a graduate of the Humanist Studies Program. His bio is here: https://www.croftspeaks.org/about

Fall term: Semester Starts September 12 – December 20, 2026

First Class Session: September 17th

In-class sessions via zoom (day and time): Thursday 2-5 pm ET, 1-4 pm CT

Course Description:

Humanist Philosophies & Understandings: Who am I? Why am I here? How do I know what is true? How should we treat each other? These are questions religions exist to answer–but if you are not religious, is there anything to say? Humanist philosophy can be understood as an attempt to provide nonreligious answers to these questions, answers which question traditional assumptions about God and the soul and embrace a secular, this-worldly view. In this course we will explore these existential and spiritual questions through a Humanist lens, clarifying the nature of Humanism by seeing how different Humanist philosophers respond. You will be invited to dialogue with their ideas and, in the process, develop your own.

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Students pursuing a certificate in Humanist Studies need to enroll in the program. Each course requires a separate registration.

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The AHA Center for Education offers need-based scholarships for students who desire to take Humanist Studies Program courses. Each year, AHA Center for Education may award scholarships based on demand and annual budget.

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Discounted Rate

The program offers a 75% discounted rate for Humanist Chaplains endorsed by the Humanist Society. AHA members in good standing are eligible for a 25% discount.