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.
The Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism (ISGA) director John D. Roth has published a new book, titled “A Cloud of Witnesses: Celebrating Indonesian Mennonites,”detailing the history of three streams of Anabaptist-Mennonite church groups in Indonesia, tracing the 170-year history of Mennonites in Indonesia alongside the larger cultural and…
Four Goshen College alumni graduated from the Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary (AMBS) on May 1, 2021 in Elkhart, Indiana.
Bradley Kauffman ’96, the general editor for a new collection of music and worship resources, shares why bringing voices together is intoxicating and transformative.
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After graduating, Zach enrolled in a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in digital libraries. He is now an assistant professor of Biomedical Informatics.
Zach's storyDan Eash-Scott '24 chose Goshen for the study abroad opportunities and the community.
As 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 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 storyPaul '08 and Rebecca '08 Shetler Fast are dedicated to cross-cultural service for others.
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 storyJohn Roth
Professor of History
MHL Director
MQR Editor
Regina Shands Stoltzfus
Professor of Peace Justice & Conflict Studies
Director of PJCS
Keith Graber Miller
Professor of Bible
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