Through on- and off-campus instruction in German history, religion, literature, politics, business, and culture, the program emphasizes proficiency in Europe’s most widely spoken first language and fosters an in-depth understanding of the Federal Republic of Germany, the most populous and influential member of the European Union.
Faculty facilitate internships and service learning opportunities with businesses and political and ministry organizations in the U.S. and overseas. Graduating German majors and minors regularly pursue advanced study or work in contexts that demand intercultural communication skills and/or knowledge of the German language and culture.