The Faculty of Humanities was one of the three founding faculties at Notre Dame University (NDU), alongside the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics and the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences.
Initially, it provided service courses in English, Human Thought, Arabic, Religion, and Political Science. By 1987, the faculty introduced a BA in Communication Arts, followed by degrees in Interior and Graphic Design, Advertising and Marketing, and other disciplines between 1993 and 1999.
By 1999, the faculty's growth led to the establishment of the Faculty of Political Science and the Ramez G. Chagoury Faculty of Architecture, Arts, and Design as independent entities in 2000.
Today, the Faculty of Humanities offers 8 undergraduate degree programs, 5 MA programs, Teaching Diplomas, Certificates, and a variety of General Education and elective courses. It also supports Intensive English students.
Deans of the Faculty of Humanities
- Fay Niewiadomsky (1987-1991)
- Dr. Nemer Frayha (1991-1994)
- Dr. Assad Eid (1993-2000)
- Dr. Boulos Sarru' (2000-2006)
- Dr. Carol Kfouri (Acting Dean: 2006-2007; Dean: 2007-2012)
- Dr. Mary-Angela Willis (Acting Dean: 2012-2013; Dean: 2013-2014)
- Dr. Kamal Abouchedid (2014-2022)
- Dr. Maria Bou Zeid (2022-Present)