The College s library has an excellent collection of books, as well as other print materials, such as major historical periodicals, published collections of documentary materials, and an extensive selection of monographic literature in most fields of history. The History program, with its variety, solid academic content, fine facilities, and well-qualified faculty members, offers excellent preparation for a variety of careers, for graduate and professional study, and for intellectual growth. All of the members of the History faculty are well-trained and highly experienced teachers, who hold doctorates from major universities and are active in scholarly work and in professional organizations. They are not only dedicated teachers, interested in an individual as a student, but also helpful advisers, interested in an individual as a person. Each student who majors in History has an adviser who is one of the History faculty members.
Students meet regularly with their advisers to discuss academic programs and progress.
Faculty advisers are prepared and eager to assist and support Westminster students. Eugene G. Sharkey , coordinator for history Ph.D., Rutgers University. He has recently published a major work on the activities of Westminster students and alumni during World War II, both on the battlefields and at home. Verena Botzenhart-Viehe Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara. Specializes in American Diplomatic History, and Modern Europe with an interest in German history.