History

Get Your History Degree From a Christian University

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.

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 certificate programs offered by the History department
For advising, contact history@liberty.edu

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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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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"The most important thing about Liberty is the people. The people I’ve met have probably been the most impactful in shaping me into the person I am. I obviously enjoyed my classes and the opportunities I’ve had to study abroad. (Liberty) challenged, encouraged, and developed me more fully as a person."

"It was a lot of fun to work with the new public history initiatives launched by Liberty’s history department. It’s a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience because historical archeology is something that you have to do. It’s hard to learn it just by being in a classroom, so the investment by Liberty has been great for students."

"The small tight-knit community that [the History Department] has, I think, is what made it a great experience for me. You get to know all your professors. They really guide you in not only what you are doing in your school work, but they guide you professionally."

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Come learn the true meaning of Giving Day with the History Student Workers! #libertygives

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Come learn the true meaning of Giving Day with the History Student Workers! #libertygives

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In the summer of 1805, Napoleon Bonaparte initiated the great plan for the invasion of the island nation that dared defy him: Great Britain. To begin this invasion, the combined French and Spanish fleets, under the command of Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, sailed from Cádiz, Spain, to assist in controlling the English Channel. British Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson sailed with a newly constructed fleet to meet this threat head-on, and on the morning of October 21, the fleets met to decide the fate of the seas. Despite fighting against a numerically larger fleet, Nelson’s strategy of splitting the Franco-Spanish battle line worked, dealing Napoleon one of his greatest setbacks. On his deathbed after the battle, Nelson famously proclaimed, “Thank God, I have done my duty.” A victory that changed the trajectory of the Napoleonic Wars, and by extension, world history.

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In the summer of 1805, Napoleon Bonaparte initiated the great plan for the invasion of the island nation that dared defy him: Great Britain. To begin this invasion, the combined French and Spanish fleets, under the command of Pierre-Charles Villeneuve, sailed from Cádiz, Spain, to assist in controlling the English Channel. British Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson sailed with a newly constructed fleet to meet this threat head-on, and on the morning of October 21, the fleets met to decide the fate of the seas. Despite fighting against a numerically larger fleet, Nelson’s strategy of splitting the Franco-Spanish battle line worked, dealing Napoleon one of his greatest setbacks. On his deathbed after the battle, Nelson famously proclaimed, “Thank God, I have done my duty.” A victory that changed the trajectory of the Napoleonic Wars, and by extension, world history.

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As Giving Day approaches, we ask that you consider donating to the College of Arts and Sciences to support our History students! October 22, 2025!! #libertygives

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As Giving Day approaches, we ask that you consider donating to the College of Arts and Sciences to support our History students! October 22, 2025!! #libertygives

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New London Day is always full of some stylish folks, but what exactly are they wearing? These fit checks will shed some light on that! Which outfit is your favorite? #history #newlondonday #fashionhistory #fitcheck

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