History, Philosophy and Religion/Interdisciplinary Studies

Department Mission Statement:

The department is committed to providing a holistic approach to the understanding of human civilization. We see our mission as extending this understanding to both traditional students and mature returning students for the purpose of strengthening their opportunities and quality of life through exposure to ever improved curricular offerings.  The department will work to enhance Bennett’s service to the entire college and community by involving students, who have accepted the department’s commitment to the valuing of Africana and Women’s Studies perspectives in public forums, community service, and intercollegiate educational events.

Department Vision:

The Vision of the Department of History, Philosophy and Religion /Interdisciplinary Studies is to foster global understanding and appreciation of diversity among all of the students the department serves, and especially among student majors within the department. We see the department as instrumental in encouraging history-relevant study abroad experiences that will enable students to live effectively within the contexts they visit and that will enable them to understand the philosophical and religious implications of diverse cultures.

Department Curriculum:

The History Program at Bennett is designed to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the various forces that have shaped modern society. This goal is pursued through the offering of two General Education History courses: HI 101/102: Origins of Civilization;  and either HI 201/202: History of the United States ; or HI 203: African American History. These courses carry three (3) credit hours (totaling 6 credit hours) and are required of all Bennett students to graduate.