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.
Melissa MacGregor, a Senior Research Manager at Microsoft, has been named to The Social Intelligence Lab's top 50 most influential social intelligence professionals globally.
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…
Mennonite Church USA (MC USA) has named Dona Park '17 as the first recipients of its #BringThePeace award. The award recognizes the work of denominational peacemakers and is sponsored by MC USA’s Church Peace Tax Fund.
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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
of alumni agreed that history professors are genuinely interested in their students
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Allen Bohnert ('98) is an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Ohio. His work is featured in the recent documentary The Penalty, available on Amazon Video. He looks forward to being left unemployed.
Allen's storyLevi Graber '24, a history major with a broadcasting minor from Goshen, is obsessed with history.
Levi's storyDiana Navarro, a 2016 graduate with a history major, knew Goshen had a tight-knit community. The friendliness on campus is still one of her favorite things about GC.
Diana's storyPaul '08 and Rebecca '08 Shetler Fast are dedicated to cross-cultural service for others.
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 storyDouglas Kaufman, a '89 history major from Goshen, Indiana, reflects on faith and learning.
Douglas' storyJohn Roth
Professor of History
MHL Director
MQR Editor
Julia Schiavone Camacho
Associate Professor of History
Philipp Gollner
Associate Professor of US History & MQR Book Review Editor
