History
Why Study History at TFC?
The History major facilitates the personal and professional development of knowledge, skills, and character through the exploration of human activity across time, and does so with the context of a learning community governed by an overarching biblical worldview.
History
“A History degree gives a glimpse of the past, and when we glimpse in the past we see the mistakes that people have made, and in doing that we learn not to make those mistakes again. But, we also see the sacrifices that others have made that have made this world a better place, and we can learn to make those types of sacrifices ourselves.”
Dr. Curt Wanner
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Professor of Communication
History Courses
The History major is a 126 hour program that includes 69 hours of general education courses (including 30 hours of Bible & Theology), 15 hours of open electives, and 42 hours in History-specific courses.
Featured Courses:
- History of Western Civilization
- Twentieth Century World History
- History of the United States
- Historiography
- Church History
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What can you do with a History degree?
When you earn a degree in History, you will find that there are many career opportunities available to you. Graduates are qualified for a wide range of jobs, such as:
Educator
Teaching is typically the most common occupation among graduates with a history degree. It’s a natural fit for someone who loves history, as they are able to share their expert knowledge with their students.
Historian
Another popular career for those with a history degree is a historian. Historians spend time researching facts, preserving history and creating outreach plans to share their findings with others.
Writer and Editor
Given the fact that they spend much of their time in college writing and editing their own research, it’s not surprising that many history degree graduates consider a career as a writer or editor. Some go on to write books, work for newspapers or work in the publishing industry.
Politician
Those who are passionate about the past often have exciting ideas about the future, which is what leads some history degree graduates to a career in politics.
