Xavier University's Department of History The Department of History at Xavier University of Louisiana Welcome to the home page of the Xavier history department. We are a small department of seven full-time faculty members, a secretary, and approximately twenty majors, but we believe that our dedication, hard work, and spirit of collegiality make an important contribution to the study of the humanities at Xavier University. Below you will find some basic information about the history department's goals, curriculum, and faculty.
Historical literacy is one of the foundations of a liberal arts education.
It provides a valuable framework for our understanding of current issues and those we will encounter in the next century. In addition to providing information and knowledge, it also offers historical insights and the ability to marshal and analyze intricate ideas, issues, and movements from the past. Equipped with a universal background, history majors develop an appreciation for multicultural perspectives. Students majoring in history must earn 27 hours exclusive of HIST 1030-1040 and AFAM 2000. An additional nine semester hours in 4000-level seminar courses must be taken.