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Prepare for a successful career while earning your bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate, or minor from Liberty University’s Department of History. 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 History will get you ready for these career opportunities and more.

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Earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree with our History dual degrees
Enhance your degree with a History minor
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Featured History Faculty

Dr. Michael Davis

Associate 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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Dr. Christopher Jones

Associate Professor of History

Social Studies Education Coordinator
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Dr. Samuel Smith

Residential Chair, History

Director of History Graduate Program, Professor
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Dr. David Snead

Professor of History

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Dr. Justin Stowe

Adjunct Faculty

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Dr. Justin Stowe

Adjunct Faculty

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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.

Annual Civil War Seminar
Strongly connected to research and scholarship, the Civil War Seminar features LU faculty and students, from all levels and campuses, presenting research on Civil War era topics. Free and open to the public.

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On November 11, 1926, the City of Lynchburg unveiled Charles Keck’s “The Doughboy” as the newest installment for Monument Terrace. The terraced walkway was first constructed in 1883 to commemorate five firemen who lost their lives in a fire that ravaged the city of Lynchburg. Since its inception, the City of Lynchburg has added several additional memorials to Monument Terrace. These include memorial walls for World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, which display the names of Lynchburg soldiers who lost their lives in those conflicts, and a plaque commemorating Lynchburg’s role in the Spanish-American War. Also included in the World War II memorial is an informational plaque dedicated to PFC Desmond T. Doss, a Lynchburg resident who saved dozens of lives as a combat medic during the war. Further up the staircase are monuments dedicated to all American soldiers who were Prisoners of War or declared Missing in Action, as well as recipients of America’s oldest military award: the Purple Heart. The terrace is a beautiful homage to the brave soldiers who have given their lives in defense of our freedom. Monument Terrace is a central feature of downtown Lynchburg and remains an ideal location to interact with and enjoy the history of this city.
#libertyuniversity #makeluhistory #History #makehistorylu

Sources:
https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/monument-terrace/
https://lynchburgmuseum.org/monument-terrace

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On November 11, 1926, the City of Lynchburg unveiled Charles Keck’s “The Doughboy” as the newest installment for Monument Terrace. The terraced walkway was first constructed in 1883 to commemorate five firemen who lost their lives in a fire that ravaged the city of Lynchburg. Since its inception, the City of Lynchburg has added several additional memorials to Monument Terrace. These include memorial walls for World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, which display the names of Lynchburg soldiers who lost their lives in those conflicts, and a plaque commemorating Lynchburg’s role in the Spanish-American War. Also included in the World War II memorial is an informational plaque dedicated to PFC Desmond T. Doss, a Lynchburg resident who saved dozens of lives as a combat medic during the war. Further up the staircase are monuments dedicated to all American soldiers who were Prisoners of War or declared Missing in Action, as well as recipients of America’s oldest military award: the Purple Heart. The terrace is a beautiful homage to the brave soldiers who have given their lives in defense of our freedom. Monument Terrace is a central feature of downtown Lynchburg and remains an ideal location to interact with and enjoy the history of this city.
#libertyuniversity #makeluhistory #History #makehistorylu

Sources:
https://www.lynchburgvirginia.org/listings/monument-terrace/
https://lynchburgmuseum.org/monument-terrace

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September second is recognized as Victory over Japan Day in the United States!

The Second World War was the largest war in history. The United States’ involvement began on December 7, 1941, with Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Nearly four hard-fought years later, after American and Allied forces fought their way across the Pacific Ocean, Japan was compelled to surrender on August 14, 1945. This led to widespread celebrations and such famous photographs as Kissing the War Goodbye (pictured second). The formal surrender ceremony (pictured third) occurred on September 2,1945, aboard the USS Missouri, officially bringing the war to a close.
#History #makehistorylu #WWII

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September second is recognized as Victory over Japan Day in the United States!

The Second World War was the largest war in history. The United States’ involvement began on December 7, 1941, with Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Nearly four hard-fought years later, after American and Allied forces fought their way across the Pacific Ocean, Japan was compelled to surrender on August 14, 1945. This led to widespread celebrations and such famous photographs as Kissing the War Goodbye (pictured second). The formal surrender ceremony (pictured third) occurred on September 2,1945, aboard the USS Missouri, officially bringing the war to a close.
#History #makehistorylu #WWII

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The dawn of a new era...

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It’s time for the LU Serve Expo, and the History department has plenty of opportunities for you to get CSER! Whether it is on campus or out in the community, the History team can help you get involved in historic sites and museums including the Chaplains Museum, Historic New London, American Civil War Museum, Jones Memorial Library, and many more. You can find us on the first floor of the Montview Student union on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., where our staff will be able to answer any questions, you might have. See you there!

#makeluhistory #cser #libertyuniversity

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