Humanities

Why Humanities matter: 

In a rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence, you might wonder, do the Humanities still matter? The answer is a resounding yes.

The Humanities subjects offered at St. John's equip students with the skills they will need not just for jobs, but for life: 

• Accounting
• Civics and Citizenships
• Business Management
• Geography 
• Economics
• History
• Legal Studies
• Politics

Through studying the humanities, young people learn to:

• Think critically
• Communicate clearly
• Understand diverse perspectives.

These are essential skills in a global world that are complex, fast-paced, and often uncertain.

For students in Years 7–12, the humanities foster curiosity, empathy, and ethical reasoning. Students at St. John's explore real-world issues like social justice, cultural identity, and human rights.

They learn how past events shape our present and how language influences thought and action. Importantly, they gain the tools to form and express their own informed opinions, rather than just repeating what they hear. This is a lifelong skill.

As Australia prepares students for a future that has not yet been written, the humanities remind us of what it means to be human. 

So, whether you dream of being a lawyer, journalist, designer, scientist, or teacher, the humanities will prepare you to lead, connect, and thrive.

Because the world does not just need more coders. It needs more thinkers.