History Major

A Foothold in the Past, A Foundation for the Future

Lose yourself in large books with the word “Century” on the cover. Revel in talking about how the Dark Ages could actually be rather bright. Share your watchlist of documentaries about ancient cultures, Viking warships, life in Regency England, and the end of the Cold War.

It’s the call to understand the impact of the past from a Christian worldview, and we hear it at Belhaven. You belong with us.

We approach history as the effort to integrate the lessons of millennia of human experiences with our present and future. Our students say majoring in history is life-changing, priceless, and irreplaceable.

Find your haven of unforgettable fellowship here, where the inspiration and discoveries never end.

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Why You’ll Love History at Belhaven

What Can You Do with a History Degree?

• Education: Earn a secondary education certificate and teach (and coach) in high school; then go on to graduate school for a masters' or Ph.D. to teach in a college or university.
• Law: Prepare for law school and practice law, or use this training to acquire a variety of positions in business, government, etc.
• Church: Prepare to enter the ministry, other church positions, or the missionary field.
• Government: Various civil service positions are available at the federal, state, and local levels. For example, the FBI, the IRS, the Foreign Service on the federal level, and the Department of Archives and History on the state level.
• Library: Prepare for library science studies and become a librarian, archivist, or curator.
• Media: Enter the field of journalism with the printed press, television, radio, or documentary films. Some history majors have become novel writers!
• Travel: Work as a travel agent, planning and guiding tours.
• Business and industry: Many large businesses, like banks, insurance companies, communications firms, etc., prefer to employ persons who are knowledgeable about world affairs and who have high skills in reading comprehension and in communications, especially writing.

History Highlights

When you major or minor in history, your core courses in civilizations and U.S. history give you a solid foundation for advanced studies in other historical periods, major cultural developments, and political theories and practices.

Community internships in museums, libraries, archives, and government agencies allow for practical experience with historical records. Guided research, academic treatises, and original essays give you the confidence to demonstrate your skill to prospective employers.