History ... the story of humankind
At EMU, a small Christian liberal arts college dedicated to Anabaptist and Mennonite values of peacebuilding and service, we approach
the subject of history with a global viewpoint, one
that transcends national boundaries and shows our need for
one another. We stress a social history approach, with a focus on groups like women, religious minorities
and other individuals often overlooked in conventional history.
Our history students are exposed to various viewpoints and explore the many ways God works in history through people -- the meek and the mighty, the famous and the little-known, major world powers and developing nations.
"At EMU, the professors really care about your take on an issue; they don't just ask you to recite opinions they give in class. History here at EMU is more than memorizing facts. It makes you dig deep into the past and find out new things no one else has thought of before."
-- Roxann Allen, class of 2004
Our students develop a Christian perspective on evolving economic and political systems and cultural and religious issues. We encourage them to think of the moral and ethical implications of particular ideas and events from the past.
You will enjoy an excellent teacher-student ratio and the individual attention that a small program can offer. Our faculty will share the benefits of their years of teaching, international travel, research and writing experience.
The courses offered provide a comprehensive overview of the American, European and non-Western segments of historical studies. A conscious effort is made to be critical in analysis and to relate the saga of human experience to the biblical view of the significance of historical events.
Specialized resources like the Menno Simons Historical Library, which contains a wealth of local and Mennonite history. Our campus is only two hours from both Washington, D.C., the nation's capital, and Richmond, the Confederate capital. We're also close to many other historic sites in history-rich Virginia, including the unique Museum of American Frontier Culture in nearby Staunton.
