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 from Liberty University’s Department of History. 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 History 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
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For advising, contact history@liberty.edu

Featured History Faculty

Dr. Michael Davis

Associate 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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Dr. Christopher Jones

Associate Professor of History

Social Studies Education Coordinator
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Dr. Samuel Smith

Residential Chair, History

Director of History Graduate Program, Professor
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Dr. David Snead

Professor of History

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Dr. Justin Stowe

Adjunct Faculty

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Dr. Justin Stowe

Adjunct Faculty

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Featured Event: Civil War Seminar 9/28/24

Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of distinguished Civil War historian Dr. James “Bud” Robertson at the 25th Annual Civil War Seminar.

Hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Steven Woodworth, one of the world’s foremost authorities on the Civil War.

You’ll also learn from Liberty faculty and students as they present papers on the Civil War from a Christian perspective.

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Dr. Steven Woodworth
Keynote Speaker

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.

Annual Civil War Seminar
Strongly connected to research and scholarship, the Civil War Seminar features LU faculty and students, from all levels and campuses, presenting research on Civil War era topics. Free and open to the public.

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"The most important thing about Liberty is the people. The people I’ve met have probably been the most impactful in shaping me into the person I am. I obviously enjoyed my classes and the opportunities I’ve had to study abroad. (Liberty) challenged, encouraged, and developed me more fully as a person."

"It was a lot of fun to work with the new public history initiatives launched by Liberty’s history department. 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."

"The small tight-knit community that [the History Department] has, I think, is what made it a great experience for me. You get to know all your professors. They really guide you in not only what you are doing in your school work, but they guide you professionally."

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This little guy is a little confused about what the “Turkey Bowl” is, but he’s got the spirit!

This Sunday, November 17, head over to Field 2 of the Thomas Indoor Soccer Center in LaHaye Rec and Fitness Center for a friendly history department football game! The event will begin at 2 and run until 5. We hope to see you there!

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Nov 15

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This little guy is a little confused about what the “Turkey Bowl” is, but he’s got the spirit!

This Sunday, November 17, head over to Field 2 of the Thomas Indoor Soccer Center in LaHaye Rec and Fitness Center for a friendly history department football game! The event will begin at 2 and run until 5. We hope to see you there!

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Join us for the return of the annual History Department Turkey Bowl!

When: Sunday, November 17 from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Field 2 of the Thomas Indoor Soccer Center in LaHaye Rec and Fitness Center.
Who: History majors and minors (and faculty!)

See you all there!

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Nov 8

Open

Join us for the return of the annual History Department Turkey Bowl!

When: Sunday, November 17 from 2-5 p.m.
Where: Field 2 of the Thomas Indoor Soccer Center in LaHaye Rec and Fitness Center.
Who: History majors and minors (and faculty!)

See you all there!

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The Honoring Chaplains Event will be held on Veterans Day, November 11. Visit any of the three events to celebrate the day:

Join us at the Veterans Day Convocation: Honoring Chaplains Ceremony on the Academic Lawn. It will be held at 10:30 a.m. on the Academic Lawn outside the School of Music.

Join us at one of two Chaplains Panels featuring four panelists. The first panel will be held at 11:30 a.m., and the second panel will be held at 1:30 p.m. Both will be located in the Jerry Falwell Library Terrace Level Conference Room.

Attend the open house of the Chaplains Museum and take a tour. The museum is located on the Terrace Level of the Jerry Falwell Library and will be open from 11:15 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

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Nov 6

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