Embark on an exploration of the historians’ craft—through people, places, and paper trails— and the rich tapestry of the past with the History major at JSLH. Our foundation courses and electives span the chronicles of civilizations, the rise and fall of empires, and the narratives of ideas and individuals who shaped the course of history. We boast a diverse curriculum that spans continents and eras, where students are encouraged to critically engage with primary sources— be it archives, objects, oral histories, monuments, museum collections, fiction and poetry.  

The History Major has three themes and students are encouraged to take courses spread across these three themes: 

• Environmental & Social History 
• Histories of Religious Traditions 
• Global & Comparative History