Joe P. Dunn
Charles A. Dana Professor of History and Politics, Chair of History and Politics
History and Politics
Converse’s History and Politics department offers separate majors and minors in both history and politics. Many students double major in both disciplines. We offer the full range of courses in American, European and non-Western history, as well as political science courses in American government, political theory, comparative politics and international relations.
Beyond traditional offerings, we offer unique special topics courses including:
- Empires of the Caribbean
- Duels, Disease, and Disaster: Death in 19th Century America
- International Terrorism and Political Violence
- Women’s Lives in Asia and Africa
- History of Disease
- Politics of Climate Change
Interactive and exciting, the study of history and politics at Converse provides a strong academic foundation. History and politics majors have the opportunity to participate in study travel programs, competitive simulations and research programs.
Discover more about our undergraduate and graduate degrees through the links below, and then contact us for a campus visit.
Degrees & Programs
Graduate Degree
Meet Our Faculty
Angela Esco Elder
Associate Professor of History
John M. Theilmann
Andrew Helmus Distinguished Professor of History and Politics
Allison Vick
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Edward C. Woodfin
George Dean Johnson, Jr., Chair of History
Department News
Converse Now
Eight Grants Funded for 2023 SCICU Student/Faculty Research
May 9, 2023
Congratulations to Converse’s recipients of the 2023 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Faculty Sponsored Undergraduate Research. This grant funding opportunity supports undergraduate students who attend a SCICU member …
Model Programs
Converse Participates in 25th Southeast Model Arab Conference
March 29, 2023
Converse participated in the Southeast Regional Model Arab Conference, hosted on the Converse University campus in March. This is the 23rd year that the event has been held at Converse. …
Model Programs
Converse Wins Outstanding Delegation Award at International Model NATO
March 1, 2023
By Joe Dunn For the 18th consecutive year, Converse took the Outstanding Delegation Award at International Model NATO during the February 2023 conference in Washington, DC. With an award in …
School of Humanities, Sciences & Business
Our programs will introduce you to different approaches to the questions confronting us in the increasingly complicated landscape of professional and personal opportunity that awaits you.
Contact Us
Erin E. Templeton
Dean of the School of Humanities, Sciences & Business
864.596.9086
erin.templeton@converse.edu
Kuhn 303