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Prepare for a successful career while earning your bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate, or minor in the area of History from Liberty University’s Department of Humanities. With our history, social sciences, and military studies degree programs, your knowledge of these fields will be enriched as you explore exciting career options.

Courses are taught from a Christian worldview by experienced professors who share your passion for history and are grounded in their faith. Interested in a career in politics, education, or communications? A degree from our Department of Humanities will get you ready for these career opportunities and more.

History Featured Areas of Study

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Earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree with our History dual degrees
Enhance your degree with a History minor
View history certificate programs offered by the Humanities Department
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Featured History Faculty

Dr. Michael Davis

Professor of History

Internship Coordinator
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Professor Donna Davis Donald

Director of Public History Initiatives

Adjunct Professor of History
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Mandy Hutchinson

Administrative Assistant
Dr. Christopher Jones

Associate Professor of History

Social Studies Education Coordinator
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Dr. Justin Stowe

Instructor

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Dr. David Snead

Area Coordinator, Director of History Graduate Programs | Professor of History

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Dr. David Snead

Area Coordinator, Director of History Graduate Programs | Professor of History

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Student Opportunities

Public History Projects

Chaplains Museum
Open Monday through Friday 12:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on the terrace level of the JF Library. Summer hours vary.

New London Projects
The New London projects give students hands-on opportunities in archaeology, historical architecture, historical interpretation, and much more.

250th Commemorative Conference
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Department of History invites scholars, students, and researchers to participate in our commemorative conference, America’s Founding: Legacy and Influence. Join us as we reflect on the story of a nation and the faith, courage, and convictions that continue to shape it. Liberty University is proud to be a Commemorative Partner of VA250—Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission.

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Need another fall class? Step into the world of museums, archaeology, and historic preservation with HIST 305: Intro to Public History. Comment below or email humanities@liberty.edu for more information.

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Need another fall class? Step into the world of museums, archaeology, and historic preservation with HIST 305: Intro to Public History. Comment below or email humanities@liberty.edu for more information.

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“It is not how many years we live, but rather what we do with them," said Evangeline Cory Booth, who died on this day in 1950.

Born in 1865 to William and Catharine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army, Evangeline took an active role in the organization from her youth and eventually rose to a position of global leadership. She served as general of the worldwide ministry in 1934.

Born in England, Evangeline served there and in Canada before becoming the commander of the Salvation Army in the United States in 1904. She instituted new forms of social service “including hospitals for unwed mothers, a chain of ‘Evangeline Residences’ for working women, homes for the aged, and, during World War I, canteens featuring ‘doughnuts for doughboys.’ She was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1919 for her service during the war.

“Under her personal supervision the Salvation Army quickly developed disaster relief services following the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906. She abandoned the organization’s tradition of street begging and set up instead an efficient system of fund-raising. Booth was successful in enlisting the open support of a great many distinguished and wealthy public figures, and the first national drive in 1919 raised $16 million.”

Evangeline was also a renowned public speaker, a writer of hymns, and an author of several books. When she died at the age of 85, she had certainly put her own years to good use.

Photo: National Portrait Gallery https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_NPG.87.163
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Evangeline-Cory-Booth
https://www.christianity.com/.../evangeline-cory-booth...

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“It is not how many years we live, but rather what we do with them," said Evangeline Cory Booth, who died on this day in 1950.

Born in 1865 to William and Catharine Booth, founders of the Salvation Army, Evangeline took an active role in the organization from her youth and eventually rose to a position of global leadership. She served as general of the worldwide ministry in 1934.

Born in England, Evangeline served there and in Canada before becoming the commander of the Salvation Army in the United States in 1904. She instituted new forms of social service “including hospitals for unwed mothers, a chain of ‘Evangeline Residences’ for working women, homes for the aged, and, during World War I, canteens featuring ‘doughnuts for doughboys.’ She was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1919 for her service during the war.

“Under her personal supervision the Salvation Army quickly developed disaster relief services following the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906. She abandoned the organization’s tradition of street begging and set up instead an efficient system of fund-raising. Booth was successful in enlisting the open support of a great many distinguished and wealthy public figures, and the first national drive in 1919 raised $16 million.”

Evangeline was also a renowned public speaker, a writer of hymns, and an author of several books. When she died at the age of 85, she had certainly put her own years to good use.

Photo: National Portrait Gallery https://npg.si.edu/object/npg_NPG.87.163
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Evangeline-Cory-Booth
https://www.christianity.com/.../evangeline-cory-booth...

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The Chaplains Museum is honored to share the newest exhibit featuring artifacts from Iwo Jima. This installation helps tell the powerful story of military chaplains and those they served during World War II.

Read the full story here: https://www.liberty.edu/news/2026/06/29/new-chaplains-museum-exhibit-contains-items-from-iwo-jima/

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