<p>Can anyone tell me how the liberal arts classes at Emory compare with a principally competitive liberal arts college such as Macalaster, Tufts, Bates or Bowdoin. Will a non pre-professional student feel at home academically at Emory?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>The short answer: Yes.</p>
<p>Despite the pre-professional reputation, Emory is actually incredibly strong in the humanities and social sciences. Some of the most notable and influential scholars are teaching undergrads in the liberal arts (Jonathan Goldberg, for example, is one the most important Milton scholars in the world). </p>
<p>Emory also puts a great deal of effort into promoting research in the liberal arts. The SIRE program gives fellowships to sophomores and juniors to work with senior faculty on their projects. The program also gives out independent grants for your own project. I’ve participated in these programs and major in Philosophy and English so, from my experience, Emory is a great place to study the liberal arts.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info!</p>