History Major
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Program Overview
The History, Humanities and Government Department endeavors to provide students with a foundation from which they can impact their world. Through understanding and valuing the past, students develop a deeper understanding of their place in today's society. Analysis of the whys of the past suggests actions that may be expected to produce positive changes in contemporary institutions and society.
History, humanities and government teach the story of humanity as well as the dynamics that have shaped and continue to shape that story. The history program at Oral Roberts University is based on both human and spiritual truth. History provides both record and interpretation without which perspective is impossible. Perspective provides insight into why present institutions and society are what they are. Analysis of the whys of the past suggests actions that may be expected to produce positive changes in contemporary institutions and society.
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"The study of history at ORU is not just a systematic memorization of names and dates but a search for truth. A proper education in history gives a student the ability to think critically, to not only understand the 'what' but the 'why' behind an idea, event or movement. With this insight, a student can correctly formulate a worldview based upon truth. The study of history, therefore, is not a peripheral matter, but is critical for any serious scholar or Christian."
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The ORU history major may select from a variety of areas that provide either a traditional concentration degree or an integrated, focused-area degree. History is an excellent major for students who plan to implement the founding purpose of ORU--to go into every person's world-- as well as practice professions such as law, government, business, journalism, teaching or any field requiring knowledge of national and world events and the ability to evaluate those events. Today's successful student needs to have a historical-cultural understanding to best minister healing for the totality of the human needs.
Student Societies, Clubs and Extracurricular opportunities
Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature (OIL)
Equips all majors with the knowledge and experience to work within government and includes a five-day competition at the Oklahoma state capitol.
Model United Nations (MUN)
A mock United Nations assembly attended each year by ORU students as representatives of different nations. Diplomatic and research skills are highlighted.
Leadership Conference
Held each January in Washington D.C.
Oklahoma Scholar Leadership Enrichment Program (OSLEP)
Provides academic seminars in Oklahoma City throughout the year
Phi Alpha Theta
Society for history and social studies education majors with honors standing.
College Republicans
A club for students interested in involvement in the Republican political party
Young Democrats
A club for students interested in involvement in the Democratic political party
International Community Development Club
Links students to the community through informational and influential avenues of missionary speakers, videos, outreaches and experience trips
Outcomes
History majors can look forward to exciting careers as:
- Attorneys
- Civil service positions at the local, state, national or international levels
- College professors
- Middle school/high school teacher
- Politician or political consultant
- Private sector positions in public affairs departments of corporations and businesses
- Public administrator
- Research analyst
- Historian
- University lecturer
Course Offerings
- Historiography
- Introduction to History Areas Studies*
*Students may choose to study one specific geographic area (such as U.S., Europe, or Latin America) and take a minimum of 18 hours in this area. If this approach is chosen, six hours must then be taken in at least one other area. Students may also choose to take a general approach and have a minimum of 24 hours divided into four areas.
Contact
Department of History, Humanities and Government
Phone: 918.495.6063