Black History Month Events at Bethel

As February draws to a close, consider attending one of the many Black History events coming up on campus, starting with one later tonight: (unless otherwise noted, these events are free of charge) Our Rhythm, But Not Our Blues Friday, February 21, 2020, 7pm The Underground Food, performances, a fashion show, and more to celebrate …

How One of Our Students Is Encouraging Gen Z to “Relearn, Reconnect, and Reengage with History”

Congratulations to Mary Hitt '20, our resident social media/marketing TA, who drew on her History minor for her senior project in the Graphic Design major: seeking new ways "to encourage Generation Z to relearn, reconnect and reengage with history in order to instill research skills, critical thinking skills as well as the ability to take …

Save the Date: UK Election Watch Party on December 12th

On Thursday, December 12, Britons will vote in the United Kingdom's first general election since 2017. Two years ago, the Conservative Party actually increased its share of the overall vote — but lost seats in the House of Commons. Since then, the ongoing debate over how to implement Brexit (Britain's departure from the European Union) …

Apply for a Full Scholarship to Study History at Bethel

If you're a high school student who would like to study history or a related field at one of the best Christian universities in the country, check out Bethel's new Arts and Humanities Scholarships — one for full tuition, three more for $10,000 each, and all renewable for up to a total of four years. …

How to Order a Bethel History Department T-Shirt

Attention all Bethel History students, alumni, faculty, and friends: If you've ever wanted to sport some Bethel History merchandise, we're taking orders for a new department T-shirt. Yet another contribution by our wonderfully talented Graphic Design/History TA Mary Hitt, the T-shirt will cost $10. For now just add your name to this spreadsheet by November …

November 12: Partners for Peace in Israel and Palestine

This month we're honored to partner with the Philosophy Department and Office of the President in hosting Roots, a grassroots network seeking to encourage understanding, nonviolence, and transformation between Palestinians and Israelis. On Tuesday, November 12, Shadi Awad and Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger will present "A Painful Hope: Unlikely Partners for Peace in Israel and Palestine." …

Prof. Gehrz in Chapel on November 8th

Join us for Chapel next Friday (11/8), when our own Prof. Chris Gehrz will be the speaker. The author or editor of three books on Pietism, Prof. Gehrz will be talking about Bethel's roots in that Christian tradition, using the Emmaus Road story in Luke 24 to explain Pietist emphases on the Bible, personal experience …

Rest in Peace, Jim Johnson

The History Department is sad to announce the passing of Dr. James E. Johnson, professor of history emeritus, on October 11, 2019, at the age of 92. Former students will remember his love of American history, his distinct lecture style, and his passion for justice. A memorial service for Dr. Johnson will be held Saturday, …

October 30 Open House

Come one, come all to a History and Political Science departments open house — next Wednesday, Oct. 30, 9am-2pm in CC 429! As Bethel takes a break from classes for Advising Day, we'll be open to all students, employees, and alumni to drop in for: • Trick or treating, with different candies at faculty offices …

Career Events in Fall 2019

Attention students and recent alumni: you're invited to several events this fall that will help you transition from your Bethel studies to a career. Project Ex (Wed., Oct. 30, 9:00am-3pm) Though organized by Bethel's Business & Economics Department, this annual Advising Day event is open to all majors of all class levels. The morning session …