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 goal of the philosophy program is to encourage students to evaluate critically their personal philosophies within a Christian context. The minor in philosophy will enhance student preparation for teaching, professional programs in law or medicine, and government or church service. The department offers these degrees and majors.