History is a living body of knowledge, the collected and organized record for humanity.
The study of history provides a means for interpreting the present as well as the past by instilling an appreciation of how cultures develop the relationship between change and continuity. I n addition, the College offers several opportunities for history majors to pursue studies outside the regular course curriculum. The fact that the College is on part of the site of colonial St. Mary's City, and that materials of an archaeological and historical nature associated with it are readily available, provides interested students with a unique opportunity to study this field. Internships and independent study are other ways in which history majors can enrich their historical studies. T he intellectual discipline, the sense of continuity, and an appreciation of diversity developed through the study of history are fundamental to a liberal arts curriculum.