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The Pacific Union College Department of History has as its primary goal a desire to help the student develop clear thinking about human events, and the ability to weigh conflicting claims presented by a study of history or political science. The student has the opportunity to compare and contrast values of different time periods. The department's courses are designed not just to teach about politics and wars, but to teach the values and attitudes of humanity from the time of ancient Sumer, Egypt, and China, to our present civilization.

The history department's professors hope to teach students to use reason and analytical thinking in interpreting themes from the past and to develop an understanding for the many divergent views which are introduced.

Fast Facts

• The history department has two endowed scholarships: the Walter C. Utt chair in history and the Bashir Hasso chair in Middle East Studies. These chairs make possible significant curriculum enrichment.
• PUC's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the history honors society, offers entrance based on scholarship. Students meet regularly to hear noteworthy speakers and discuss topics related to history. Scholarships are available through the society.
• Summer one and two-week seminars enrich education opportunities.