Welcome to the School of Arts and Sciences—the academic and intellectual heart of Oakwood University, where faith, inquiry, and purpose converge to shape thoughtful leaders and change agents.

As a vibrant community of students and accomplished faculty, we are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, creativity, and service. Our faculty intentionally mentor students in a supportive environment where rigorous academics are grounded in faith and guided by purpose. Our award-winning academic programs, challenge students academically and prepare them to make meaningful contributions to the world in careers across a wide range of fields.

Degree programs within the School of Arts and Sciences are engaging and offer abundant opportunities for experiential learning, including undergraduate research, creative performance, internships, study abroad, and community-based projects. These transformational experiences deepen classroom learning while preparing students for graduate study and professional pathways. Our graduates are equipped to respond thoughtfully and ethically to the needs of a complex and changing world.

Guided by Oakwood University’s mission of entering to learn and departing to serve, the School of Arts and Sciences invites you to join us in our mission of cultivating faith through lived experience, pursuing knowledge with purpose, and inspiring the next generation of leaders to make a lasting impact through excellence and service.

– Interim Dean, Martin Hodnett, Psy.D.

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