Liberal Arts
The liberal arts provide you with an opportunity to learn for the joy of learning, enhance your creativity, and sharpen your critical thinking skills. We offer a number of interesting options for adults of any age to discover something new.
Architecture
Astronomy
Canadian Studies
Culture
Economics
Fashion
Health
History
Language/Linguistics
Literature
Music
Myth and Folklore
Opera
Philosophy
Politics/Political Science
Psychology
Writing
Philosophers' Café
SFU’s Philosophers’ Café is a series of informal public discussions in the heart of our communities. Since 1998, this award-winning program has engaged the interests of scholars, seniors, students, philosophers, and non-philosophers through stimulating dialogue. Join the conversation
Liberal Arts Certificate (Adults 55+)
If you're planning to take 11 or more courses from the Seniors Program, consider completing the liberal arts certificate. There are no grades or examinations—just a short paper for each course.
Public lectures and events
Engage with the community through one of SFU Continuing Studies’ public lectures, events, or forums.