The Faculty of Letters, which traces its origins back to the founding of Tohoku Gakuin, is written as Faculty of Letters in English. Here, 'faculty' is translated as 'Faculty,' but what does 'letters' mean?

Tracing the origins of the English word 'letter' leads us to the Latin word 'littera.' It seems that littera had three main meanings. The primary meaning is 'writing,' but it can also refer to various documents and records written in writing ('letter' is also a type of such form). Furthermore, as the plural form litterae, it also referred to knowledge and education gained through 'written works,' as well as academic research that produces 'written works' (literature is the representative example). Faculty of Letters, in other words, the Faculty of Letters​ ​(letters) can be said to contain exactly this third meaning.

However, even within the broad scope of academic knowledge and research, the content of what should be studied in the Faculty of Letters of Letters is somewhat narrowed down. Above all, learning in the Faculty of Faculty of Letters involves examining the nature and way of life of human beings, as well as human culture and history, from multiple perspectives, and approaching fundamental and comprehensive questions such as what it means to be human and what it means to live well.

Faculty of Letters has four departments to serve as channels for this purpose. Department of English offers two fields, English and American Literature and Linguistics, to teach about the English language and the culture and values of the people who use it, fostering the ability to contribute to a diverse society. The Department of Department of General Humanities offers three fields of study: Thought and Philosophy, Culture and Art, and Religion and Theology, to encourage reflection on good ways of being and living that are applicable in any society or era, and to cultivate a spirit of tolerance towards others. Department of History offers five fields, Japanese History, Asian History, European History, Archaeology, and Folklore, to cultivate the ability to think about contemporary society from a historical and international perspective while acquiring a broad range of historical knowledge and ways of thinking. Department of Education aims to cultivate individuals with excellent educational knowledge and practical leadership skills who can support learning and personal growth for people to live better lives in a rapidly changing era and society.

To achieve the above educational objectives, Faculty of Letters systematically offers general education subjects, foreign language subjects, and specialized education subjects across all four departments. Under this curriculum, students can cultivate a broad range of knowledge and culture, as well as engage in advanced academic research that aligns with their intellectual interests.

Furthermore, the learning in each of the four departments is guided by the Faculty of Faculty of Letters' motto, "Think for Yourself, Think for the World." In the Faculty of Faculty of Letters, a place of learning at Letters, we hope that you will first explore, in your own way, the answers to questions such as what it means to be human and what it means to live well. We also hope that in this process, you will cultivate the ability to solve problems and challenges and take action for the sake of others and the world.