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Understand the past. Navigate the present.

The History program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University prepares students to understand the past through the study of American, European, Latin American, and church history — developing critical thinking, research skills, and cultural awareness. The program culminates in a senior seminar requiring an original research paper, preparing graduates for graduate study, education, and careers requiring historical literacy.

Quick Facts

Academic Program

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Department

Department of History

Format

In Person

Program Type

Major, Minor

Curriculum

What You'll Study

History at Â鶹ÊÓƵ trains you to think historically — to read primary sources carefully, evaluate evidence rigorously, construct compelling arguments, and understand the sweep of human events within the context of God's purposes in the world. It's one of the most formative intellectual disciplines available.

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Degree Pathways

Academic Pathways

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Minor

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Understanding the Past in the Light of Faith

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, studying history is an act of humility and wisdom — recognizing that understanding where we’ve been is essential to navigating where we’re going. Faculty guide you through the sweep of human events with both scholarly rigor and a Christian heritage that takes history seriously as the story of God’s work in the world.

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