Department of History

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Events

Randall James Stephens

Sanctified people got more fire: The Pentecostal Roots of Early Rock 'n' Roll

Date: Thursday, Apr 13, 2023

The annual Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity is pleased to present the 2023 lecture, "Sanctified people got more fire: The Pentecostal Roots of Early Rock 'n' Roll," presented by Professor Randall James Stephens of the University of Oslo on April 13.

Robert J. Patterson

Black Lives Matter, Except When They Don't: AP African American Studies and Black Life

Date: Wednesday, Apr 19, 2023

Join the Alexandrian Society on April 19 for a talk by Robert J. Patterson, Ph.D. Patterson will discuss the recent political controversies surrounding AP African American Studies, and why Black lives matter, except when they don't.

Annual Lecture Series

The history department is pleased to offer the community three annual lectures supported by the generosity of donors. Visit the links below for more information.