Interview with author Anita Hooley Yoder ’07
Anita Hooley Yoder '07 is author of the new book, Circles of Sisterhood, which explores the history of Mennonite women’s groups.
Anabaptist-Mennonite Studies Minor
About
If you are interested in the unfolding history of the global Mennonite Church, our Anabaptist-Mennonite studies minor may be right for you! The program is dynamic and evolving as students and professors dig into a complex history that spans from 16th century Europe to modern-day Asia, Africa, South America and beyond.
At GC, you’ll have the chance to study under one of the foremost scholars and writers on Anabaptist history in the world: Professor of History John D. Roth, the creator of the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism. The faculty focus especially on teaching students how the Anabaptist movement is developing in continents outside of Europe and North America.
You’ll also have access to the world’s most comprehensive collections of Mennonite materials in the campus’ Mennonite Historical Library. During a May term course, you could even study Anabaptist history first-hand in Europe or Paraguay, where over 20 different Anabaptist-Mennonite groups have settled.
News & Events
‘Nuestras Memorias’ chronicles growing up Mennonite in Puerto Rico
A new book titled “Growing Up Mennonite in Puerto Rico: Nuestras Memorias,” was released in May, chronicling the experiences of Mennonites growing up in Puerto Rico in the mid-20th century.
‘Sisterhood in Florida’ by Anita Hooley Yoder ’07 – The Mennonite
While I was working on a book about Mennonite women’s organizations, I wanted to experience diverse and vibrant Mennonite women’s activities firsthand. I met interesting people and heard important stories at women’s gatherings across the country. But it was a trip to south Florida in November 2015 that provided an especially unique and inspiring glimpse of what Mennonite women are up to today.
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of GC history and political science faculty have Ph.D.s
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Number of history courses that will take you off-campus (Paraguay, Southwest U.S., Morocco)
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Students & Alumni
Clarissa Gaff '00 History Alumni
Clarissa Gaff '00
Clarissa Gaff graduated from Goshen College in 2000 with a degree in English along with a history minor. Today, she is a staff attorney at Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation.
Clarissa's story
History Major
Ron Kraybill '76
Ron Kraybill graduated from GC in 1976. Today, he is a peace and development adviser for the United Nations. He has been negotiating peaceful elections in Lesotho since 2009.
Ron's story
History Major, Global Economics Minor
Jacob Yoder '14
Jacob Yoder graduated from Goshen College with a history major and a global economics and international studies minor in 2014. Along with being a top student, he played on the GC men's soccer team for all four years.
Jacob's story
Psychology and History Double Major
Greg Koop '06
Greg 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 story
History
Janelle Diller '75
Janelle Diller discusses the unexpected ways her history major has contributed to her critical thinking expertise in her international work experience as well as an children's author.
Janelle's story
Professor of History
John D. Roth
As 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 story
