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Are you curious how today’s headlines have been shaped by past events? Are you passionate about understanding past cultures? If so, our history major or minor is right for you.
At Goshen, you will study the local impact of global issues by examining diverse subjects such as ethnic conflict, war and peace, poverty, immigration, gender roles, the environment, racism, globalization and the implications of Christian faith in a changing society. As a history student, your course requirements will be flexible, allowing you to take courses that suit your unique interests.
Explore your passions through experiential learning opportunities both locally and abroad. At GC, you will conduct hands-on research, complete an internship at a local museum or community organization, and write a senior thesis using primary sources. You might also take a course on Anabaptist history in Paraguay, Native American history in the Southwest, or Islamic history in Morocco! By the time you graduate, you’ll have the writing, research and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in graduate school and a variety of professional careers.
Rudin Mucaj, a history major and pre-law minor from Fier, Albania, will defer grad school for a year of voluntary service in Washington, D.C., and is exploring many options after that, including someday becoming president of Albania.
In 2016, Joseph R. Hartman '07 became the first-ever student to graduate from Southern Methodist University Meadows with a Ph.D. in art history. He released his first book, "Dictator’s Dreamscape: How Architecture and Vision Built Machado’s Cuba and Invented Modern Havana" this month through University of Pittsburgh Press.
J. Mark Ramseyer, Mitsubishi Professor of Japanese Legal Studies at the Harvard Law School, has been conferred with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, by the Japanese government. One of the oldest and highest national decorations, the award recognizes Ramsayer’s extensive contributions to the development of Japanese studies in the U.S. and the promotion of understanding of Japanese society and culture.
of alumni agreed that history professors are genuinely interested in their students
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
Number of history courses that will take you off-campus (Paraguay, Southwest U.S., Morocco)
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
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 storyAlice Enzo graduated in 2002 with a degree in history from Goshen College, after completing a degree in architecture from Notre Dame, she currently works for Torti Gallas & Partners near DC.
Alice'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 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.
David's storyRon 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 storyJacob 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
ISGA Director
Philipp Gollner
Assistant Professor of US History & MQR Book Review Editor
