History

Get Your History Degree From a Christian University

Prepare for a successful career while earning your bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate, or minor in the area of History from Liberty University’s Department of Humanities. With our history, social sciences, and military studies degree programs, your knowledge of these fields will be enriched as you explore exciting career options.

Courses are taught from a Christian worldview by experienced professors who share your passion for history and are grounded in their faith. Interested in a career in politics, education, or communications? A degree from our Department of Humanities will get you ready for these career opportunities and more.

History Featured Areas of Study

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Earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree with our History dual degrees
Enhance your degree with a History minor
View history certificate programs offered by the Humanities Department
For advising, contact history@liberty.edu

Featured History Faculty

Dr. Michael Davis

Professor of History

Internship Coordinator
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Professor Donna Davis Donald

Director of Public History Initiatives

Adjunct Professor of History
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Mandy Hutchinson

Administrative Assistant
Dr. Christopher Jones

Associate Professor of History

Social Studies Education Coordinator
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Dr. Justin Stowe

Instructor

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Dr. David Snead

Area Coordinator, Director of History Graduate Programs | Professor of History

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Dr. David Snead

Area Coordinator, Director of History Graduate Programs | Professor of History

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Student Opportunities

Public History Projects

Chaplains Museum
Open Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the terrace level of the JF Library. Summer hours vary.

New London Projects
The New London projects give students hands-on opportunities in archaeology, historical architecture, historical interpretation, and much more.

250th Commemorative Conference
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Department of History invites scholars, students, and researchers to participate in our commemorative conference, America’s Founding: Legacy and Influence. Join us as we reflect on the story of a nation and the faith, courage, and convictions that continue to shape it. Liberty University is proud to be a Commemorative Partner of VA250—Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission.

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"It was a lot of fun to work with the new public history initiatives launched by Liberty’s history area. It’s a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience because historical archeology is something that you have to do. It’s hard to learn it just by being in a classroom, so the investment by Liberty has been great for students."

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What a wonderful CFAW weekend!

The Department of Humanities-English, History, and Modern Languages-was delighted to meet so many prospective students and their families during College for a Weekend!

We enjoyed getting to know future Flames, sharing more about our programs, answering questions, and giving students a glimpse into the opportunities waiting for them at Liberty University.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, connected with our faculty and staff, and spent part of your CFAW experience with the Department of Humanities. We loved meeting you and hope to see many of you again as future Flames!

English • History • Modern Languages
Department of Humanities | Liberty University

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Sep 21

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What a wonderful CFAW weekend!

The Department of Humanities-English, History, and Modern Languages-was delighted to meet so many prospective students and their families during College for a Weekend!

We enjoyed getting to know future Flames, sharing more about our programs, answering questions, and giving students a glimpse into the opportunities waiting for them at Liberty University.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, connected with our faculty and staff, and spent part of your CFAW experience with the Department of Humanities. We loved meeting you and hope to see many of you again as future Flames!

English • History • Modern Languages
Department of Humanities | Liberty University

#CFAW #LibertyUniversity #DepartmentOfHumanities #History

historylu

As we approach the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and reflect on how memorials across the nation help preserve the memory and legacy of those who were taken from us.

In New York City, water cascades down into two pools which mark the place where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood. Designed by architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker, “Reflecting Absence” was chosen in 2004 to be the official design of the National 9/11 Memorial out of more than 5,000 submissions.

The 9/11 Pentagon Memorial sits near the west side of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the Department of War located in Arlington, V.A. Visitors will find rows of benches either pointing to or away from the building, with lines dividing the memorial by the ages of the victims. The memorial, titled “Light Benches,” was designed by architects Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman, and was selected out of over 1,100 designs.

The final design of the Flight 93 National Memorial was chosen out of a similar number of entries for the Pentagon Memorial. Designed out of cooperation between Paul Murdoch Architects and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, “Crescent of Embrace” highlights the open spaces and landscape of “a common field one day,” which became a “field of honor forever.”

At Liberty University, part of the study of history includes not just looking at events and individuals, but also how they are remembered. This includes understanding the cultural and historical significance of memorials and monuments that call us to never forget.

Sep 11

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As we approach the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and reflect on how memorials across the nation help preserve the memory and legacy of those who were taken from us.

In New York City, water cascades down into two pools which mark the place where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood. Designed by architects Michael Arad and Peter Walker, “Reflecting Absence” was chosen in 2004 to be the official design of the National 9/11 Memorial out of more than 5,000 submissions.

The 9/11 Pentagon Memorial sits near the west side of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the Department of War located in Arlington, V.A. Visitors will find rows of benches either pointing to or away from the building, with lines dividing the memorial by the ages of the victims. The memorial, titled “Light Benches,” was designed by architects Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman, and was selected out of over 1,100 designs.

The final design of the Flight 93 National Memorial was chosen out of a similar number of entries for the Pentagon Memorial. Designed out of cooperation between Paul Murdoch Architects and Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, “Crescent of Embrace” highlights the open spaces and landscape of “a common field one day,” which became a “field of honor forever.”

At Liberty University, part of the study of history includes not just looking at events and individuals, but also how they are remembered. This includes understanding the cultural and historical significance of memorials and monuments that call us to never forget.

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Need CSER hours this semester? The Department of Humanities has you covered! Stop by our table this Thursday on the first floor of Montview to learn how you can earn hours volunteering with the Chaplains Museum and New London Day. See you there!

Aug 31

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Need CSER hours this semester? The Department of Humanities has you covered! Stop by our table this Thursday on the first floor of Montview to learn how you can earn hours volunteering with the Chaplains Museum and New London Day. See you there!

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Need another fall class? Step into the world of museums, archaeology, and historic preservation with HIST 305: Intro to Public History. Comment below or email humanities@liberty.edu for more information.

Aug 13

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