Department of History, Philosophy and Religious Studies

Undergraduate Programs of Study

• History (major, minor)
• Philosophy-Humanities (major, minor)
• Public History (major)
• Religious Studies (minor)

Degrees Offered

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Department Description

Welcome to the Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at North Dakota State University. The department is committed to pursuing excellence in scholarship and teaching in all of its many areas of specialization. Our outstanding faculty and students specialize in a wide variety of historical, contemporary, and global themes that reflect the human condition.  As a Department in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the NDSU Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies has over 200 undergraduate majors, and serves thousands of students across the university. The department also has a vibrant community of graduate students who are active in research, fieldwork, and the community. For all of its students, the Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies promotes active learning and individual engagement, provides exciting and diverse learning opportunities, and creates personal and academic connections to last a lifetime.