Belmont Abbey College

The study of history at Belmont Abbey College seeks to prepare the student to understand the present and to influence the future. History is not concerned with the past for its own sake, but seeks to develop analytical skills that can be widely used in the student’s personal and professional life. The student learns to use data to address contemporary problems, and learns to communicate effectively in speech and writing.

The courses in history present a broad and deep study of our own Western Civilization: its birth, growth, and expansion; and its regional and other special characteristics. Such a program along with courses in the non-Western world enables the student to understand some of the significant forces that shape the modern world.

This curriculum prepares the student for many different professions, including careers in education, librarianship, business, government, law, museum and archival work, social work, and different forms of ministry. Because of the wide application of the skills developed through the study of history, it is an ideal major for those who are unsure of their career objectives.

History – Program of Study
Requirements for a B.A. Degree
Within the general requirements of the College for graduation, the distribution requirements for a History major are as follows:

Core 59

Major (upper level) 30

Foreign Language 6

CS 100 or equivalency 3

Humanities Division *9

Three upper-level courses, 1 course minimum in each of the other

3 Division disciplines (English, Philosophy, and Theology)

Electives 13

Graduation 120

*History Internship reduces this requirement to 2 courses in 2 different disciplines. The Core History courses—HI 201, 202, 203 and 204—are required for majors. The US Surveys count toward upper level major courses. HI 407 and 408, Coordinating Seminars I and II are particular course requirements for the History major.

Requirements for a minor Fifteen credits of History above the required core level courses are required for a minor. At least nine credits must be taken at Belmont Abbey College.

HI 201 World Civilization I

HI 202 World Civilization II

HI 301 Ancient History

HI 303 The Middle Ages

HI 307 Twentieth Century United States History: 1917 to Present

HI 309 United Stated History: 1492 1877

HI 310 United States History: 1877 to the Present

HI 313 A History of the South

HI 325 Imperial Russia

HI 326 Modern Russia

HI 330 History of China: 1766 BCE to Present

HI 401 Modern European History: 1500 to 1799

HI 402 Modern European History: 1799 to the Present

HI 407 Coordinating Seminar

HI 409 Latin American History Before 1810

HI 410 Latin American History Since 1810

HI 452 Internship

Dr. Troy Feay, Assistant Professor of History
B.S. Taylor University, M.A. (Theology) University of Notre Dame, M.A. University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. University of Notre Dame

Dr. Edward McGee, Chair and Associate Professor of History
B.A. Millsaps College, M.A. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Dr. Francis Murray, Professor Emeritus of History
B.A. Kings College, M.A. Niagara University, Ph.D. Catholic University of America