How does grappling with history change the present and the future?
History helps us make sense of today’s headlines, from conflict in the Middle East to the challenges facing the Christian church in Western society. But history also helps us step outside our own time and learn from another, as we immerse ourselves in ancient Rome, medieval England or the totalitarian struggles of the early twentieth century. Redeemer's History program studies history from a perspective rooted in unchanging biblical truth and ancient Christian wisdom.
History is a Bachelor of Arts degree program. It is offered as an honours major, a major and as a minor.
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Right from the start, small class sizes allow for meaningful class discussion, led by professors who are actively researching in the field and excited to include students in their work.
First-year courses lay a broad foundation in the origins and development of major world civilizations, culminating in the world wars and increasing global interconnectedness of the twentieth century. Upper-level courses tackle specific topics in European, Middle Eastern, North American, African or Chinese history, as well as themes like law and totalitarian regimes. Our program prepares students to pursue professional careers as teachers, lawyers, public servants and more, as well as to contribute to their communities as informed citizens and church members.
The Core Curriculum is a set of 10 courses that every student takes. The courses are woven through every major and get you to think deeply and broadly about what you’re studying. Think about it this way…
Courses like A World at War: The Turbulent Twentieth Century and Canadian History: Pre-Confederation are both broad and deep in the topics they cover, preparing you to make informed contributions wherever you are called. Seminar-style classes give opportunity for class discussions, mentorship and interaction with skilled professors, and engaging in challenging conversations regarding faith and history, like in the Christianity in the Modern World course.
Students have the opportunity to participate in one History internship where they can get real-world experience in schools, museums or right here on campus archiving historical records. See how one of our students used what she is learning in the history program in her on-campus internship.
The Laurentian Leadership Program provides students with an opportunity to live and study in Ottawa while taking advantage of unique internship opportunities and courses on governmental leadership, public affairs, ethics and Canadian cultural change.
works as a professor of history at Binghamton University teaching Russian, eastern European and Eurasian history.
worked as a policy analyst at the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development, preparing the way for others in Indigenous education.
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