Author: The Crusader Staff Writer, Andrea Antezana
Belmont Abbey’s history minor is an excellent program for students seeking to explore the world’s mysteries through studying the past and present. By studying history, one can better understand the lives and views of those living in the world and the events that have impacted our present.
Not only do history students learn lessons about the past, but gain valuable experience and skills in research, writing, communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking, etc.
A minor in history complements any major and is an excellent addition to anyone’s intended career path. To pursue a history minor, one must complete 15 hours of history courses at the 200 level or above in addition to the core requirements and one’s major requirements.
Not all history courses are offered every year. Some courses one may choose from to complete the history minor requirements include:
- HI 201 – United States History 1492 to 1877
- HI 202 – United States History 1877 to Present
- HI 301 – Historiography
- HI 304 – Human Prehistory
- HI 311 – Introduction to Public History
- HI 312 – Local History
- HI 313 – History of the South
- HI 321 – Leaders and Leadership in the Modern World
- HI 334 – Religion and Revolution in Early America
- HI 346 – Global History of Modern Catholic Missions
- HI 371 – Imperialism
- HI 375 – Introduction to African History
- HI 385 – The Cold War
- HI 402 – Modern European History 1799 to Present
- HI 404 – Early Christian Ireland
- HI 412 – The Civil Rights Movement
- HI 413 – Nations of Nations: Immigrants in American History
- HI 416 – Vietnam Wars
The Belmont Abbey history program will prepare one to tackle any career or graduate program. History students commonly go into business, journalism, politics, law, etc. There are various internship opportunities for history students at museums, preservations, historical sites, etc.
Come and be a part of the history community at BAC!
This article was originally posted in the Spring of 2023, Issue 1 of The Crusader Newspaper. Download the full issue here.
