Welcome to History at Haverford
History is one of the core liberal arts disciplines. The department is dedicated to the idea that an understanding of the past is essential to a free and enlightened citizenry. The study of history, consequently, forms a cornerstone of the liberal arts education offered at Haverford. Students in history have the opportunity to work closely with respected faculty who are engaged in exciting research.
The discipline of history cultivates a method of analysis that focuses on the contexts within which people have lived and tried to make sense of the world around them. Concentrating on the critical analysis of primary source materials, students confront the foreignness of the past from different perspectives, e.g., cultural, social, intellectual, and political. Through the courses and seminars offered in the history department, students come to appreciate the various developments that have produced the world of today.
Inside History @ Haverford
Study Abroad
History at Haverford encourages you to explore your world. Take a look at what others have done.
Senior Thesis
Check out the archive of History major thesis and see where four years at Haverford take you.
Faculty Research
Get to know some current faculty research projects.
News
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The associate professor of history, who served as the historical consultant on SMYRNA: The Destruction of a Cosmopolitan City, discusses the making of the film with the local Greek-American media network.More >
Events
Thursday, November 7th, 2013
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4:30Distinguished Visitor Ben Vinson III, Professor of Latin American History, Johns Hopkins UniversityDistinguished Visitor Ben Vinson III, Professor of Latin American History, Johns Hopkins University http://www.haverford.edu/calendar/details/241122 Chase Auditorium 2013-11-07T16:30:00 2013-11-07T18:00:00