Welcome

Welcome to the department of history website. In addition to a two-semester core class in world civilization, the department offers courses in American, European, Latin American, and church history. There are also history internships, a History and Historians course that focuses on historical methodology, and a senior seminar that provides an in-depth research and writing experience. Students may choose history as a major or minor.

Department News

Several History Majors Are among the Graduates at Union’s Spring Commencement Services

May 18, 2013 - Eleven history majors were a part of Union University’s spring commencement services on May 18, 2013. Nine of them received their degrees at the graduation ceremonies, while the other two are expected to graduate in July. In all, 647 students received degrees at Union’s spring graduation, and some 7,500 people attended the event. Dr. Russell D. Moore, who will assume t... MORE

Dr. Judy LeForge Honored at Faculty Retirement Reception

May 13, 2013 - Union University honored the history department’s Dr. Judy LeForge at a retirement reception on May 13, 2013. Dr. LeForge, who holds the title of Professor of History, will retire at the end of the current school year after having taught history at Union since 1999. Dr. Stephen Carls spoke about her many successes as a department member, teacher, and scholar during a br... MORE

History Department Honors Graduating History Majors And Phi Alpha Theta Members at Annual Cookout

May 10, 2013 - The history department honored graduating history majors and Phi Alpha Theta members at the 21st Annual Phi Alpha Theta/Department of History Cookout at Dr. Stephen Carls’s home on May 10, 2013. Some 40 people participated in the event, including all full-time and part-time department members from Union’s Jackson campus. Attendees enjoyed a largely homemade meal that in... MORE

Department Sponsors History Student Teacher Reception

May 8, 2013 - The history department sponsored a spring history student teacher reception on May 8, 2013. The program part of the reception featured history major Chad Buckley who talked about his experiences during the spring semester as a student teacher at West Middle School and North Side High School. More than 35 people turned out for the occasion, which included refreshments. D... MORE

History Students Receive Honors At Union University’s Awards Day Convocation

May 3, 2013 - Several history students were honored at Union University’s Awards Day Convocation on May 3, 2013. History majors Patricia Dawson, Jeffrey Lewoczko, and Mary Ellen Poe, as well as history minor Will Miller, were recognized for their selection to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Will was also honored with the Academic Excellence Medal in ... MORE

History Department Recognizes Academic Achievement At Its Annual Awards Banquet

May 2, 2013 - The history department held its annual awards banquet in Union University’s Coburn Dining Room on May 2, 2013. Some 45 people attended the event, where several students were recognized for outstanding work in history and for leadership in the department’s student organizations. The department also presented its Fifth Annual History Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award... MORE