History Department
 

Candidates for Bentley’s position in Russian/Soviet History should begin by clicking Search Postings on https://jobs.bentley.edu. Candidates are encouraged to submit all materials in electronic form. Please note: You will need to begin your application process at jobs.bentley.edu before your references can submit letters of recommendation.  Please direct questions regarding deadlines and submission procedures to the department’s administrative assistant, Cheryl Weiser (cweiser@bentley.edu). All other questions should be sent directly to the department’s interim chair, Chris Beneke (cbeneke@bentley.edu). Best of luck!


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 Winners

Congratulations to Andrea Haskell and Christina Joy Harstad, winners of the 2008-2009 History Department Best Essay Award. Haskell completed her paper, “Perspectives on the Great Depression,” under the guidance of Professor Marc Stern. Harstad completed her paper, “The Proliferation of the AK-47” under the guidance of Professor Minehan. Both Haskell and Harstad received a plaque and a 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 the university’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

 Muscular Christianity by Clifford Putney A World Safe for Capitalism by Cyrus Veeser