The aims of the History program is to assist and enable the student:
1) to understand world history from the point of view of their own western, Christian cultural tradition;
2) to understand and appreciate the contributions of non-western peoples to world history and civilization;
3) to make mature judgments about contemporary public questions based upon an understanding of history;
4) to acquire habits of intellectual honesty and clarity;
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History is a discipline that focuses on the past in hopes of better understanding the present and creatively preparing for the future. A keen understanding of the past is possible only by studying traditional historical evidence – biographies, diaries and public records – and by probing the mindset of historical actors by studying their literature, scientific pursuits, religious practices and theologies, and modes of artistic expression.
Bachelor of Arts in History This degree prepares students for careers for which a broad liberal arts background is essential. These include numerous areas of private business and government service. Many students who pursue this major also undertake additional professional training in such areas as law, religion, library science, and journalism. Additional work beyond the undergraduate major in history may also qualify one to teach history in college,...
History majors demonstrate their basic knowledge of America and world history either by passing departmental proficiency examinations or by completing 12 credit hours of introductory courses. Those preparing to teach take an additional 37 credit hours of courses, while students interested in pursuing other careers only are required to take an additional 33 credit hours of courses. The program is balanced among American history, European history, and...
Students planning to teach history will select their courses as part of the comprehensive history and government education major.
EMPLOYMENT The history major at Friends University helps prepare students for a variety of careers in business and public agencies, civil service, print or broadcast media, research and writing, museums or archives, and many other areas, depending on the student‘s interests and abilities. The major also offers excellent...
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