Bachelor of Arts in History

Trevecca’s Bachelor of Arts in history gives you a strong foundation in history through courses that cover everything from ancient civilizations to modern societies around the world. You’ll gain versatile critical thinking and writing skills along with valuable hands-on research experience, equipping you to excel in a number of fields and careers or to continue to graduate studies.

Program Benefits

• Participate in our robust undergraduate research programs.
• Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
• Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
• Take advantage of incredible internships and jobs available in the exciting Nashville market.

What to Expect

As a student in Trevecca’s Bachelor of Arts in history program, you’ll learn how your understanding of history shapes your perception of, interaction with, and reaction to the present. Through challenging and engaging courses on societies around the world from all time periods, you’ll begin to see how history continues to affect our present social, historical, and political experiences. The program offers incredible flexibility for tailoring your degree through course options that match your interests and goals.

Your education continues beyond the classroom with special projects and research opportunities designed to provide hands-on field experience. Recent Faculty-Led Academic Research Experience (FLARE) projects have given students the chance to study local historical figures; create websites featuring online narratives developed from primary source materials; and conduct digital and oral history research to understand and chronicle the neighborhood surrounding Trevecca. Our Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature course allows you to participate in moot court competitions and mock legislature where you can write and debate bills before an audience of peers from around the state. You can also gain valuable internship experience in the thriving Nashville market. Past students have interned at local historic sites and museums like Belmont Mansion and the Frist, as well as at local law firms.

The program also offers pre-law advising, which is typically organized around a history major with a public policy or criminal justice minor. Faculty members help pre-law students tailor their coursework to maximize their chances of earning acceptance to law school.

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.

As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your history degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals.

With accreditation and esteemed faculty, Trevecca has helped develop the minds of students from all over the world for more than 120 years. Located in the heart of Nashville, Trevecca's faculty and staff are focused on preparing students for lives of leadership and service. Founded in 1901, Trevecca is committed to holistic education, encouraging students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Trevecca offers classes at the main campus as well as two satellite campuses in Middle Tennessee and online classes worldwide. With students from 47 states and 39 countries, Trevecca offers 20 associate degrees, 81 undergraduate majors, 25 master’s programs, and three doctoral programs as well as specialist and certificate programs.

Academics

Earn a highly esteemed degree in a Christ-centered community that's committed to your success. At Trevecca, you’ll reach your education goals while also deepening your faith and worldview. Our body of multi-denominational, unapologetically Christian faculty and staff allows students to understand others' perspectives while also growing themselves.

• Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• 19:1 student-teacher ratio
• 94% of faculty with the highest degrees in their field

Community

We believe that faith should be at the center of all things. That’s why, as a university, we come together multiple times a week to worship, learn, praise, and grow in the chapel. This time allows our students, staff, and faculty to come together in fellowship to deepen their relationship with Christ and each other.

• 9 campus ministries
• 47 chapel opportunities per semester
• Annual international mission trips

Mission

Trevecca Nazarene University is a Christian community providing education for leadership and service.

Our Campus

Our main campus is home to more than 1,000 students and has plenty to offer. From coffee shops and eateries to rec facilities and Benson Auditorium, there are places to hang out, get active, grab a bite, or watch a show. There’s always something happening right in our backyard.

Our City

You’ll find Trevecca in the heart of Nashville, just a mile from the vibrant downtown district, and students are surrounded by rich history and opportunities to learn, grow and serve. Off-campus volunteer opportunities allow students to see the city from different perspectives and help shine God’s light in different areas. Exploring the exciting urban surroundings, from Music Row to waterfall hiking to Opry Mills, you’re sure to find places where you love to spend time.