The Book of Songs,as the glorious starting point of Chinese poetry,has been mainly dis-cussed for its literary value since ancient times,but the important value of its ideological and humanistic qualities in moral education has been overlooked.The Book of Songs contains rich moral education ele-ments,such as the patriotic sentiment of caring for the country and the people,the moral standards of self-cultivation,and the ecological concept of"harmony between heaven and humanity".These humanis-tic thoughts,which are rich in moral education factors,have been constantly renewed,providing a new way for the ideological and political education of contemporary college students.It is of great significance for contemporary college students to cultivate patriotism,enhance personal moral quality and establish a scientific ecological view.