Hope College History Department Dr. Lauren Janes Professor Janes was thrilled to return to Paris, co-leading the Art, History, and Global Citizenship in Paris May Term. It was wonderful to return to favorite restaurants, markets, and neighborhood spots and see them thriving. The students were able to visit museums, go on walking tours, and take …
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Biblical Imagery in Unlikely Places:
Christianity and Early 20th Century Chinese Literature – Virtual Program Thursday, September 22, 20227:00 – 8:30 p.m.Virtual ProgramRegister now on Eventbrite The first three decades of the twentieth century witnessed both a remarkable expansion of missionary endeavors in China and the rise of anti-Christian and anti-imperialist sentiments among Chinese intellectuals. Surprisingly, the authors of this period …
What if Lincoln Had Lived?
Hope College, the History Department, and the Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster of Holland are pleased to welcome world-renowned author, eminent Civil War historian, and prize-winning Lincoln scholar, Dr. Allen C. Guelzo from Princeton University. Professor Guelzo is the Senior Research Scholar in the Council of the Humanities and Director of the Initiative on …
Hope College Returns to Vietnam
Dr. Fred Johnson, full professor of History, and his students are spending May term in Vietnam. After a two-year absence, it’s great to be back! Preparation: Students met once a week during the spring semester to get a thorough historical foundation of the US-Vietnam relationship. Students taking this course for Senior Seminar also prepared for …
A Metaphor for Life
Dr. Gloria Tseng shares her insights from taking on a challenging climb last year and what it illuminated her publishing process. She is the editor of Cross-Cultural Encounters: China and the Reformed Church in America, a text that includes research from Hope College History graduates. “Hmm…, this experience is so far out of my comfort …
In Memoriam: Bill Cohen: Scholar, Teacher, Colleague, Friend
Emeritus History Department Professor Bill Cohen passed away on September 7, 2020. Professor Emeritus and former History Department Chair Marc Baer shares his memories of the late Professor below. “I am currently revising an essay on Herbert Butterfield, perhaps the most important Christian historian of the twentieth century. My Ph.D. supervisor in graduate school did …
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Get To Know Your Prof: History Department Edition!
We’re taking on a new challenge this semester, the #GetToKnowYourProf challenge! You may have noticed a similar challenge with our Lubbers 3rd Floor neighbors, the English Department, and we wanted in on the fun! We wanted to re-introduce ourselves to the student body through interesting facts about each of our faculty – we hope you …
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What to Listen To, Read, Watch and Explore This Summer!
Hope History Buffs: we’ve compiled a list of recommendations to fuel your history needs all summer long! Podcasts Backstory – recommended by Dr. Jeanne Petit“This podcast explores themes in U.S. history, from issues like Jim Crow to vacationing. They usually include perspectives from 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. They also have special theme episodes–here’s one …
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The House that Albert Bell Built
Dr. Fred Johnson shares his immense gratitude for Dr. Albert Bell, who is retiring next year after having served at Hope College for 42 years. On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Dr. Albert Bell submitted grades for his students to the Hope College Registrar’s office for the very last time. Without fanfare, without celebration, and without notice, …
Spring Stories 2020: Chapter 3
History Department Chair, Dr. Jeanne Petit, shares how remote teaching has been going for her during this time.