History is the study of written records and relics, which informs us about the people, relationships, and cultures of the past. Historians are interested in how people and groups engage with each other, with power structures, with their natural environments, and the creation and transformation of culture and cultural ideas. Our History program offers a courses covering many different periods and topics. As a History student, you ll develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills.

In studying history at Augustana, you will take a mixture of courses and encounter topics as diverse as philosophy, religion, languages, literature, music, art, natural and social sciences, and sport. Few other fields of study provide such a breadth of knowledge and perspective. At Augustana, their department and professors have particular expertise in teaching Canadian, American, and European history from a variety of perspectives.