Learning about the past enables you to see how your faith in Jesus Christ speaks Truth to all knowledge and power. History tells the story of the battle between light and darkness that takes place within various civilizations and cultures. As you learn how evil misdirects humanity through cultural forms and distorts historical memory, you will gain the insight to act justly, love mercy, and share peace in a broken world until the final day of victory.
Skills Developed As a History Major
- a faith-based understanding of the world’s past and present
- a clearer comprehension of the link between faith and knowledge
- a firmer grasp of the roots of contemporary culture
- an increased awareness of other cultures and peoples
- connections between detailed information and the “big picture”
- a stronger capacity for critical thinking
- the ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively
- organizational abilities
- research skills
Sample Fields of Work and Career Titles
- Careers in politics, public service, international organizations, education, mission work, and non-profit organizations, among many others
- A host of graduate degree programs and opportunities at home and abroad, such as in Journalism, International Public Policy, Library and Information Science, Biblical Archaeology, Museum Studies, Archival Studies, Business Administration, Public History, and, of course, History
- Law school, Seminary, Education programs
- Excellent foundation for two-year technical diplomas, especially in such areas as Health Records, Human Resources, Marketing, Insurance, Graphic Design, Advertising, Tourism and Travel, and Early Childhood Education, among others
A Sample of Redeemer History Majors' Career Titles
Teachers, Many graduates have taught in Christian Schools
Missionary, Africa Evangelical Fellowship, Rundu, Namibia
Residence Counsellor, Bethesda Group Home, Smithville
English Teacher, Japan
Staff, Terra Tech Environmental, Ottawa
Customs Inspector, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Reserve Line Instructor, Department of National Defense, Ottawa
Facilities Coordinator, Homestead Christian Care, Hamilton
Teaching Assistant, University of Toronto
Chaplain, McMaster University, Hamilton
Research and Communications Coordinator, Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids MI
Vice Principal/History Teacher, Smithville District Christian Highschool
Human Resources Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Transportation,
Youth Internship, Emmanuel International, Stouffville, (headquarters).
Pastor, First Christian Reformed Church, Hamilton
Youth Pastor, Hughson Street Baptist Church, Hamilton
ESL Teacher, Canadian Connection, Korea
Heritage Intern, Town of Cobourg
Website Resources
Ontario Heritage Foundation Careers
Ontario Historical Society Jobs
Associations Canada
Canadian Historical Association
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Scholarly Societies Project
Humanities and Social Sciences Online
Association of Canadian Archivists
Canadian Museums Association
Canadian Library Association
Ontario History and Social Science Teachers' Association
Canadian Association of Professional Conservators
Canadian Association of Law Libraries
American Historical Association
Ontario Internship Program