Department of History & Political Science

Mission

The mission of the Department of History and Political Science is to provide a quality, Christ-honoring instruction in the study of the past, politics, and public life that enables students to perceive the meaning, and determine the context of, societal issues.

Interdepartmental Programs

A Medieval and Renaissance Studies  minor is offered in partnership with the Department of English Language & Literature.

Faculty

Chair: Shawn Fisher, Ph.D.

Professors:

Steven Breezeel, Ph.D.
Julie E. Harris, Ph.D.
Kevin Klein, Ph.D.

Associate Professors:

David Adams, Ph.D.
Jared Dockery, Ph.D.
J. R. Duke, Ph.D.
Shawn Fisher, Ph.D.
Nathaniel Wiewora, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors:

Liann Gallagher, Ph.D.
Lori Klein, M.P.A.
Kim Laing, M.A.

Programs

• American Studies Major (AMST), BA
• History Major (HIST), BA
• Political Science Major (PSC), BA
• Social Science Major (SOCS), BA
• Social Science Major (SSCT) (Teacher licensure), BA

• Public Administration Major (PUBA), BS

• History Minor
• Medieval and Renaissance Studies Minor
• Military and Strategic Studies Minor
• Political Science Minor
• Public Administration Minor
• Public Administration Minor for History Majors
• Social Science Minor