Are you fascinated by the past and its impact on the present and future?
Taylor’s History program will enable you to follow your curiosity while challenging your assumptions about how the world works, sharpening your ability to make connections, and teaching you to think critically. Graduates of our programs will be prepared for a wide variety of careers.
Students learn to pose questions, identify sources, examine historical accounts, and consider connections between geography, culture, politics, economics, and religion. In every course, you will consider the underpinnings of societies, whether they be religious, political, philosophical, or cultural.
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Travel to Cairo and Luxor to explore the culture of ancient and modern Egypt. You'll study the multifaceted aspects of culture and how different components impact and shape each other.
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Students interested in course descriptions and academic policies can check out our Undergraduate Catalog.
Customize your History degree by choosing a track that fits your goals.
Women’s History concentration: Women’s History courses shed new light on the often-overlooked accomplishments of women, and how social and cultural influences have shaped the lives and roles of women throughout history.
Public History concentration: Public historians communicate history to the wider populace. The Public History concentration prepares students for careers in museums, libraries, archives, historical societies, and national parks.
A Taylor liberal arts education will prepare you to live and work in a fast-changing world. It also goes a step further: laying a strong spiritual foundation that cultivates wisdom. You’ll become a well-versed individual, equipped with critical thinking skills, a lifelong love of learning, and an appreciation for God’s creation.
Erin Drummy
Class of 2020
The entire History, Global, & Political Studies Department has always been so supportive of all the student endeavors and continues to provide a phenomenal environment for learning and growth.
Select courses from the countries and time periods that interest you.
A History minor pairs well with Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE), English, Multimedia Journalism, and Psychology.
Contact
Kevin Johnson
Department Chair and Professor of History
765-998-5101
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Contact
April Wood
History, Global, and Political Studies Program Assistant