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Philanthropic studies provides a theoretical framework and practical knowledge about volunteering and charitable giving, and organizations that support and depend on the giving of “time, talent, and treasure” in society. The bachelor’s degree program offers an opportunity for students to understand the cultural traditions of voluntary action and to practice working with others towards the common good. The curriculum explores the historical, philosophical, and economic “whys” of giving and volunteering as well as the “how to” of working within nonprofit organizations. Students engage with many disciplines such as anthropology, economics, history, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology. Philanthropic studies is a major designed to educate socially responsive students in the emerging field of philanthropy and nonprofit organizations in the local, national, and international arenas.

Understand philanthropic traditions in societies, including:

• Summarizing basic terms (e.g., advocacy, charity, civil society, fund development, nonprofit organization, public policy) in philanthropy
• Connecting key historical events, people, trends, social movements and explaining their influence on philanthropy today.
• Interpreting contemporary events, people, trends, and social movements and placing them in the broader context of philanthropy.
• Examining philanthropic traditions by using a multi-disciplinary perspective (e.g. economics, history, philosophy, psychology, political science, religion, sociology).
• Comparing and contrasting the nature of civil society and philanthropy across traditions, cultures and contexts.

Make your passion your profession with an undergraduate degree from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, the first school in the world to offer a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philanthropic Studies.

Doors will open for you when you graduate, whether you’re interested in a career with a prestigious organization or want to go on to graduate school.

As a student, you’ll have the opportunity to

• Complete an internship
• Study abroad
• Learn how to make a difference in the world
• Examine global perspectives
• Prepare to become a dynamic, innovative, and reflective leader in philanthropy or in a non-profit organization
• Gain broad insights and practical skills
• Explore interactions among the public, private, and non-profit sectors
• Participate in groundbreaking research
• Study with renowned faculty from more than 20 disciplines