Our History Department will help you develop an understanding of major events and historical themes over time and around the globe while acquiring the necessary skills to read, write, speak, and teach about history. You’ll go beyond the “facts” to reveal the multitude of interpretations offered to help us understand our past and its influence on the ideas and values of the present.

The History program is designed to help students develop a knowledge of major events and themes in United States, European, and Global history; an understanding of the methods and debates in the historical field; and the research and communication skills needed to participate in intellectual life from a historical perspective.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Recognize, describe and synthesize the essential narratives of history, particularly in terms of chronology and geography;
• Demonstrate knowledge and cultural understanding of European, American, and non-Western civilizations and to compare those cultures across time;
• Understand the interdisciplinary nature of historical study and to draw upon the perspectives and research of related disciplines (such as economics, sociology, geography, archaeology, music, art, literature, etc.) in order to explore a historical problem or to add dimension to their own research;
• Develop communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal);
• Demonstrate disciplinary thinking in the ability to define and describe the concept of historiography and to employ historical methodology (i.e., to identify and employ relevant primary and secondary sources; to evaluate evidence; to analyze secondary materials; and to ask pertinent questions) in order to reach sound conclusions regarding specific historical events and issues;
• Describe and evaluate the concept of historical process, particularly from a Christian perspective, and articulate how this perception of historical process influences present ideas and values.

Curriculum

Major Requirements

Course options and schedule are subject to change.