History Department

History is by its nature an encompassing discipline — our department includes specialists in modern Europe, modern China, modern India, the Caribbean, U.S. labor and business, U.S. foreign policy, American religion, and women’s history. We believe that depth and disciplinary excellence are the surest anchors for cross-disciplinary initiatives and other types of innovation. Our disciplinary strength is reflected in our record of successful, sustained research and publication. It is also evident in our thriving minors program, as well as our essential contributions to several concentrations in the Liberal Studies Major.

History Department Essay Contest Winner

Congratulations to Matthew Olson and Karen Squires, winners of the 2007-2008 History Department Best Essay Award. Mr. Olson completed his paper under the guidance of Professor Richard. Ms. Squires completed her paper under the guidance of Professor Bridie Minehan. Both Matthew and Karen received a plaque and a $75 Barnes and Noble gift certificate.

 

Professor Clifford Putney Receives Adamian Award for teaching Excellence

At the June 2008 graduation ceremony, professor Clifford Putney received the prestigious Adamian Award for Teaching Excellence. Nominations for the Award come from faculty, students, alumni. The decision is made by Bentley's Teaching and Scholarly Awards Committee. A beloved teacher of American history from the colonial period to the present . Professor Putney is also highly regarded for his research on American religious history. Congratulations, Cliff! 

Recent Faculty Books

Beyond Toleration by Chris Beneke Muscular Christianity by Clifford Putney A World Safe for Capitalism by Cyrus Veeser Karl Lueger: Mayor of Fin de Siècle Vienna by Richard S. Geehr