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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.
Five Mennonite colleges are launching a collaborative effort and joining forces to highlight the strong academics and affordability that prepare their graduates for successful outcomes. The schools are Goshen College, Bethel College, Bluffton University, Eastern Mennonite University and Hesston College.
Malinda Berry '96, assistant professor of theology and ethics at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, explores what’s at stake and in store at the upcoming Future Church Summit in Orlando, Florida, next week.
Sophie Lapp Jost '13 sees fraktur as more than just a fun creative hobby; it’s become a spiritual practice.
Number of history courses that will take you off-campus (Paraguay, Southwest U.S., Morocco)
of history alumni agree that their undergraduate education prepared them for graduate or professional school
of GC history and political science faculty have Ph.D.s
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Jan Bender Shetler specializes in African history because she loves bringing alive part of the world that is not well known for students and which often suffers from dangerous stereotypes.
Jan'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 storyJanelle 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 storyJason has a Ph.D. in Latin American history and environmental history from the University of North Carolina, where he studied the social and environmental history of the Pantanal.
Jason's storyClarissa 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 storyDavid Harnish is a 2012 graduate from Flanagan, Illinois. He graduated with an education and history degree to pursue his goal of being a high school history teacher.
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