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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

Undergraduate Degrees

  • History – BA, minor
  • Politics – BA, minor

Graduate Degree

  • MLA with History or Politics Concentration

Meet Our Faculty

Joe P. Dunn

Charles A. Dana Professor of History and Politics, Chair of History and Politics

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

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Office of Research & Engagement Holds Faculty Book Reception

November 30, 2022

Converse University’s Office of Research & Engagement held its first faculty book reception on November 4, 2022. The reception celebrated works published since 2020 by Converse faculty. Publications Authors: Elder, …

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Alumni

Courage to Try New Things: The Journey of Kaylee Boalt ’14

July 8, 2022

Written by Kaylee Boalt ’14 (Nisbet Scholar) If you had told me eleven years ago as a freshman Model Arab League (MAL) student that I would now be seven years …

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Faculty

Dr. Elder’s Book Spotlighted in New York Times

July 5, 2022

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 …

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Erin E. Templeton
Dean of the School of Humanities, Sciences & Business
864.596.9086
erin.templeton@converse.edu
Kuhn 303

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