The interdisciplinary nature of the Graduate Liberal Studies Program at Hamline is evident from the first core class to the capstone project. Students find a cross-departmental approach to learning that transcends conventional disciplinary boundaries. Students learn to synthesize knowledge from a variety of subject areas and apply various methodologies to the issues under investigation. Hamline's interdisciplinary courses have earned national accolades for their thematic innovations. In a typical course, for example, texts and readings might be selected from sources as disparate as economics, international relations, popular nonfiction, feminist writings, and biblical verses.
Students concentrate on mastering written communication and self-expression.
Expression in other media, such as visual arts, performance arts, and music, is also encouraged when it complements class content, research, or creative writing.