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History and Politics

History and Politics

Converse’s History and Politics department offers separate majors and minors in both history and politics. Many students double major in both disciplines. We offer the full range of courses in American, European and non-Western history, as well as political science courses in American government, political theory, comparative politics and international relations.

Beyond traditional offerings, we offer unique special topics courses including:

  • Empires of the Caribbean
  • Duels, Disease, and Disaster: Death in 19th Century America
  • International Terrorism and Political Violence
  • Women’s Lives in Asia and Africa
  • History of Disease
  • Politics of Climate Change

Interactive and exciting, the study of history and politics at Converse provides a strong academic foundation. History and politics majors have the opportunity to participate in study travel programs, competitive simulations and research programs.

Discover more about our undergraduate and graduate degrees through the links below, and then contact us for a campus visit.

Degrees & Programs

Undergraduate Degrees

Graduate Degree

Meet Our Faculty

Joe Barrera

Associate Professor of Mathematics, Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department

Department News

Model Programs

Converse Wins Two Delegations at 2025 SE Model Arab League Conference

March 27, 2025

The Southeast Model Arab League conference was held from March 14 through March 16, 2025, at Converse University. Converse’s two delegations, representing Oman and the United Arab Emirates, received the …

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Faculty

Dr. Joe P. Dunn Receives the Daniel Hollis Award

March 14, 2025

At the South Carolina History Conference, held March 1, 2025, at Francis Marion University, Joe Dunn was awarded the prestigious Daniel Hollis Prize (named for the preeminent scholar of South …

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Converse II

Refusing To Be Discouraged: Meet Betty A. Bishop ’26

March 13, 2025

Written by Amanda Mathis If life’s a journey, Betty A. Bishop ’26, a Converse II student, has passed a milestone at Converse University. A determined young woman majoring in Child & Family …

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