History
By its very nature, the discipline of history is intrinsically integrative, and thus furthers the liberal arts mission of Aquinas College. Toward that end, the history major at Aquinas explores a broad sweep of human accomplishments, across geographical space and wide spans of time, while especially concentrating on the United States, western civilization, and the Catholic heritage.
Upon completion of the program, the History graduate will be able to:
- Identify and critically analyze major periods, events and figures of historical importance;
- Compare the distinctive conceptions of man and society from different cultures and global regions;
- Assess historical trends and methods;
- Perform scholarly historical research;
- Explain the importance of context in analyzing the past;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the transcendentals in shaping different civilizations.
For an overview of the program of study, click on BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY.
History Program News
- Daniel Kane (History B.S. ’23) teaches Social Studies at St. Edward Catholic School in Nashville.
- Joshua Small (History B.S. ’17) teaches History at St. Thomas More Academy in North Carolina.
- Christopher J. Carter (History B.A. ’17) graduated from Ave Maria School of Law.
- Sister Madeline Rose, O.P. and Madeline Embrey presented papers at the Tennessee Regional Conference of Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honor Society, March 30, 2019 at Belmont University.
- Zachariah Souza (History B.A. ’18) was the recipient of the St. Augustine Award at the 2018 Commencement ceremony.
- Read more about Special Collections in Tennessee history at the Aquinas Library
