History
Prepare for a Future Shaped by Understanding the Past
The History Major is primarily intended for those students planning careers in fields such as education, law, journalism, and government. It also provides a useful background for seminary studies, home or foreign mission work, and archaeology. Furthermore, it can facilitate research work in historical societies, museums, and libraries.
Beyond providing a framework for understanding and evaluating the efforts of humankind throughout history, this Major also provides a historical context for events and people related to the Bible and church. In addition, it intentionally seeks to participate in “character building,” the effort to help a student mold his or her attitudes and values within the principles of the Christian faith.
GLCC offers two tracks for History majors: the Traditional History track and the Public Policy track. The Traditional History track builds strong research, writing, and analytical skills rooted in a biblical worldview. The Public Policy track adds focused study in governance, policy analysis, and civic leadership for students interested in shaping public life. Both options develop critical thinkers who understand the past and can apply it with purpose.
The Public Policy track is an option within the History Major for those students who are planning a career in Government, public service, or law. Lansing, our state capital with many government offices, is blessed to have Cooley Law School in town. Cooley is the largest Law School in the country with approximately 3,000 students.
Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Minor
Location
- On Campus
Graduates completing this degree will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the facts and flow of history;
- Distinguish between established truths and mere opinions;
- Critically evaluate various situation, dilemmas, and viewpoints or interpretations;
- Display the ethical lessons of history that are consistent with Biblical Christian morality in their personal lifestyle;
- Produce written research of a quality commensurate with that of respected publications in the field.
Our Graduates Possess These Traits:
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Kingdom Mission
- Cultural Humility
- Self-Understanding
- Written Communication
average net price per year after financial aid
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acceptance rate for all student applications
student-to-faculty ratio ensuring personalized attention
%
of students who fill out the FAFSA qualify for financial aid
$19,390
average net price per year after financial aid
100%
acceptance rate for all student applications
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio ensuring personalized attention
90%
of students who fill out the FASFA qualify for financial aid
Coursework
Coursework for History Major – Traditional History Track
Course Name
- Senior Seminar
- Medieval Western Civilization
- U.S. History 1
- U.S. History 2
- Research Methods in History
- Intro to Political Science
- Power, Politics, & Prosperity
- Elective History Courses
Requirements for a Major
- General Education Requirements – 43 hours
- Bible & Theology Requirements – 40 hours
- Additional Major Requirements – 40 hours
- Total Hours – 123 hours
Coursework for History Major – Public Policy Track
Course Name
- Family Law and Public Policy
- Senior Seminar
- U.S. History 1
- U.S. History 2
- Ethics, Values, & Social Responsibility
- Intro to Political Science
- American National Government
- State & Local Government
- Public Policy Internship
- Elective History Courses
Requirements for a Major
- General Education Requirements – 43 hours
- Bible & Theology Requirements – 40 hours
- Additional Major Requirements – 40 hours
- Total Hours – 123 hours