Social Studies

The Social Studies Department offers a selection of courses that enable students to achieve a background in the social sciences. The subject combines the study of history and the social sciences and promotes skills in citizenship which serves as a proper foundation for college majors in the area of social studies. The department also concentrates on developing an awareness of Christian action in an historical and social perspective. A strong emphasis is placed on resource and outside assignments as well as evaluative research and introspective analysis. All people need knowledge about central institutions and values in their society as well as those around the world. By challenging our students with thought-provoking questions, the department hopes to cultivate a quest for knowledge, and independent and critical thinking.