If you’re interested in the unfolding history of the global Anabaptist or Mennonite Church, our Anabaptist-Mennonite Studies minor may be right for you! The program is dynamic and evolving as learners and faculty dig into a complex church history spanning events in 16th century Europe to modern-day Asia, Africa, South America and beyond.
We’ve designed the program to give a broad understanding of the history, events, beliefs and theology of Anabaptist and Mennonite Christians worldwide. You will explore everything from the origins of Anabaptist history in 16th century Europe to the challenges and opportunities faced by Mennonites in the 21st century.
Our faculty focus primarily on teaching how the Anabaptist movement developed in continents outside of Europe and North America. And you’ll have the opportunity to participate in the research, programs and work of the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism on the Goshen College campus.
Coursework in the minor will help students develop critical thinking skills and appreciate diverse perspectives. Whether considering a career in ministry programs or academics, or wanting to gain a deeper understanding of this fascinating faith tradition, the minor is an excellent way to explore the global impact of Mennonite theology and values.
Goshen College students and alumni also have access to the world’s most comprehensive collections of Mennonite materials in the college campus’ Mennonite Historical Library, which also provides important contributions to the areas of peace studies, conflict resolution studies, Christian studies; and broader research in Christianity, religion and culture.
From the beginning, the phrase “The Earth Is the Lord’s” seized the imagination of Anabaptists. In this Anabaptist Perspectives podcast interview, John D. Roth unpacks the powerful resonances of this phrase in the 16th century and calls us to see its contemporary significance for the global Anabaptist movement.
I feel honored to be in a unique place to speak to the overlap between womanist theology and Anabaptism. In my experience, 99.9% of Anabaptist-Mennonites are unaware of womanist theology beyond the basic idea that it focuses on Black women’s experience. And there is so much more to womanism than that.
In August 2022, Elizabeth Miller joined the Goshen College History Department as an assistant professor of history and is also serving as the next director of the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism (ISGA) and the Mennonite Historical Library.
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Malinda Berry, a '96 history and English double major from Elkhart, Indiana, reflects on faith and learning.
Malinda's storyGreg Koop graduated from Goshen College in 2006 with a degree in psychology and history. Today, he is a postdoctoral researcher in the Memory Modeling Lab at Syracuse University in New York.
Greg's storyDouglas Kaufman, a '89 history major from Goshen, Indiana, reflects on faith and learning.
Douglas' storyAs a 2016 history graduate with an art minor and volleyball player, Natalie Hubby kept busy on campus since the day she arrived at Goshen College.
Natalie's storyDr. Julia Schiavone Camacho, Associate Professor of History, reflects on faith and learning.
Dr.'s storyAs a historian, John D. Roth believes that gaining a historical perspective on conflicts -- understanding the deeper reasons why people or groups behave the way they do -- is often the first step toward reconciliation.
John's storyRegina Shands Stoltzfus
Professor of Peace Justice & Conflict Studies
Director of PJCS
Elizabeth Miller
Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism
Assistant Professor of History
