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History B.A.

Department of Humanities + Social Science

The Story of Us

Covering a wide range of historical studies, this major will prepare students for various career paths including roles in museums, government, business, education, library science, and public administration. This program will also prepare students for further studies in history, law school, and seminary.

Why study History at Crown?

Broaden your understanding of the world, fostering an appreciation for different cultures. Learn how to navigate global challenges through collaboration and innovation.
Enhance your understanding of the roots of Western tradition to become informed citizens empowered to safeguard the principles of equality and justice.
Learn to think critically and ask difficult questions. Develop best practice research techniques from seasoned faculty.

Flexibility

History provides an excellent foundation for roles in nearly every sector. You'll be qualified to pursue additional academic study at the master’s level or pursue immediate employment.

Well-Rounded Foundation

In this major, you'll take a variety of courses, such as political science, geography, cultural anthropology, and research methods. You'll truly become a well-rounded thinker and learner.

Faith Integration

Crown College approaches history from a Biblical worldview. This shapes how we study history and look at the world: our belief is that God is sovereign over the nations and has established order and truth in the universe and history

I have the opportunity to not just be in a caring community, but a community that fosters the same values and faith. There are so many different perspectives here from students and professors, and it creates so many opportunities to grow.

Being at Crown makes you want to stay at Crown for the rest of your life; but being at Crown also gets you excited for what God is preparing you to do after college, too.

Nora Xiong

Careers

Museum Educator
Archivist
Political Analyst

Preparation for Advanced Degrees

Juris Doctor (Law School)
Master of Science in Historic Preservation
Master of Arts in Cultural History
Seminary

Meet the Dean

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Kellie Corti

Dean of Liberal Arts and Education | Chair of Humanities and Social Science | Professor of Communication

Dr. Alexis Jones

Assistant Professor of History + Teacher Education

Dr. Glenn Myers

Professor of Church History and Theological Studies

Preview of Courses

HIS 334 - Ancient Civilization: Classical Greece and Rome

This course examines classical Greece, Hellenistic civilization, the Roman world, and the Christian church until the beginning of the Middle Ages. Particular attention goes to the cultural roots of Western civilization and the background of the New Testament world.

GEO 221 - World Regional Geography

This course introduces the basic principles of geography by focusing on the diversity and interdependence of world regions. The emphasis is primarily cultural or human geography and secondarily physical geography. This course is equivalent to: SOC 2530

HIS 301X - History of American Political Thought

This course focuses on the historical development of political thought in America, including a survey of key political theorists from the seventeenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship between American political institutions and culture. (Also POL 301X)

FAQs

What is the Faculty to Student Ratio?

Our faculty to student ratio is 17:1. We intentionally aim to keep our class sizes small. This allows us to maintain academic excellence and strong relationships between faculty and students. At Crown College, every student is a person and not just another number.

Will my credits transfer?

We generally accept credits from accredited institutions as long as the student maintained a C or higher in the course. To see a full list of what classes will transfer, you can visit Transferology or contact our registrar office at registrar@crown.edu.

What academic resources are available?

Available to all students, our Student Success Office is a great resource for students. Services offered by the Student Success Office are designed to increase academic success and build community. Amanda McDonald serves as our Director of Student Success and is more than happy to meet with any student. For more information, click here.

Do you have an honors program?

Yes we have an honors program! For more information on our Honors program click here.

What Financial Aid Options Are Available?

Crown College offers a wide-range of scholarships to every student. 100% of students receive some type of financial aid. For more information about financial aid, click here.

How will Crown help me grow in my faith?

At Crown College, every class is taught from a Biblical worldview. Our faculty are all followers of Christ and are comfortable incorporating Christian principles into their curriculum. For more information on other ways Crown College equips students spiritually outside of the classroom, click here.

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Minors

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Communication
Legal Studies
Psychology
English
Political Science Emphasis
Theatre
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