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:
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.
Dr. Elder’s newest book, Love and Duty: Confederate Widows and the Emotional Politics of Loss, was featured in a recent New York Times story. The New York Times article explores …
History students, the Petrie School of Music, Associate Professor of History Dr. Angela Elder, Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola Dr. Courtney LeBauer, and Associate Professor of Theatre Meg Hanna …
The Converse community recently met with three leading scholars to place the current events in Ukraine and Russia in a historical context. The “Russia and Ukraine: History Behind the Headlines” …
Charles A. Dana Professor of History and Politics, Chair of History and Politics
Associate Professor of History
Andrew Helmus Distinguished Professor of History and Politics
George Dean Johnson, Jr., Chair of History
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.
Erin E. Templeton
Dean of the School of Humanities, Sciences & Business
864.596.9086
erin.templeton@converse.edu
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