Rachel Bani
Assistant Professor of Musicology
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
Tawio Barksdale
Assistant Professor of Education
Hannah Barnhill
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Joe Barrera
Associate Professor of Mathematics
William Barrick
Adjunct Instructor of Interior Design and Studio Art
Lance Bastian
Adjunct Accompanist
Lanna Hope Belue
Teacher of Keyboard
David Berry
Daniel Professor of Music
Andrew Blanchard
Professor of Studio Art
Mark Bohler
Assistant Professor of Biology
Department News
Faculty
Dr. Walker Honored with the Gladys L. Baker Award
September 5, 2024
Dr. Melissa Walker, George Dean Johnson, Jr. Professor of History Emerita was awarded the prestigious Gladys L. Baker Award for lifetime achievement in the field of agricultural history from the Agricultural History …
Converse Now
Students Consider Themselves “Lucky” To Be In The Presence Of A Hero
June 6, 2024
Written by Amanda Mathis in observance of the 80th anniversary of D-Day Sitting in the presence of a 101-year-old military hero who actively participated in World War II is not …
Converse Students
Sullivan Fellows Attend Spring ‘Ignite’ Retreat in NC
May 9, 2024
Professor Wynton Stephens and Converse University Sullivan Fellows attended the Spring Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation Ignite Retreat in NC. This was a special retreat as students from Converse, Warren Wilson, …
The School of Business and Data Science
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
Dr. Jessica Sorrells
Dean of the School of Business and Data Science
864.596.9149
jessica.sorrells@converse.edu
Kuhn 222