History
The Department of History provides its majors with a broad range of historical viewpoints and events, problems and approaches to the societal, cultural, political, intellectual, economic, and global challenges and developments. Rigorous coursework coupled with a research component helps our history majors gain deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
Why Study History at Oberlin?
History Design Lab
The History Design Lab is a collaborative community of students, faculty, and staff working on original research-based projects centered on history. These projects typically deviate from the standard history paper or research project to focus on innovative ways to answer questions about history. The lab is open to anyone who wishes to be involved.
Sample Courses
- HIST 105 - Chinese Civilization 4 credits
- HIST 181 - Korea: Past, Present and Future 4 credits
- HIST 238 - Slavery in the US 4 credits
- HIST 383 - Borders, Wars, and Refugees from the Ottoman Empire to ISIS 4 credits
History Faculty
Explore Faculty within History
See Profile“The Oberlin history department offers students a chance to work closely with committed and accomplished faculty, to immerse themselves in the study of many different eras and geographic locations, and to discover the ways in which understanding history is central to the practice of engaged citizenship today.”
Renee Romano, Professor of History, Comparative American Studies, and Africana Studies
History News
Life After Oberlin
Graduates of the Department of History apply history to such professions as law, journalism, editing, and museum history; and have attended graduate programs at such schools as the University of Chicago, University of North Carolina, Carnegie Mellon, and the University of Michigan.