The department offers a major in history as well as minors in history and philosophy. In keeping with this goal, the members of the department support the principle of personal professional development, particularly participation in research and civic responsibilities, as a means of enhancing both teaching and the historical profession.
Students are prepared for further study in teaching, law, government, and church service.
The objective of the philosophy program is to enable students to apply careful and rigorous methods of thinking as they evaluate their personal philosophies within a Christian context. Studies in philosophy will also supply the student with the sort of analytical skills that will enable the student to most productively continue the life-long pursuit of knowledge and spiritual fulfillment. The department offers these degrees and majors.