History

students in historic dress standing in a field

Itself steeped in over 200 years of history, Hampden-Sydney College knows that the study of history is hallmark to the pursuit of self understanding and a liberal arts education. The History department offers a variety of courses in African-American, American, Asian, European, Latin American, and Middle Eastern history. A history major is a good foundation for careers in teaching, law, and public affairs.

The requirements for a major in History are 33 hours in History courses, including 6 hours in United States history, 6  hours in European history, and 6 hours in areas outside of Europe and the United States. History 299, 499 and 9 elective hours compose the remainder of the major. All 300- and 400-level courses are open only to juniors and seniors, or others with the consent of the instructor.

Degree Offerings

H-SC offers:

  • History Major
  • History Minor

History Department

Dr. Robert H. Blackman , Chair
Squires Professor of History
Morton Hall, 001
Hampden-Sydney College | Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943
(434) 223-6957
rblackman@hsc.edu

History Professors

History Professors

Robert Blackman

Squires Professor of History

Maples 001
(434) 223-6957
rblackman@hsc.edu

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John Coombs

Professor of History

Maples 007
(434) 223-7261
jcoombs@hsc.edu

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Eric Dinmore

Elliott Professor of History

Maples 021
(434) 223-6118
edinmore@hsc.edu

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Caroline Emmons

Elliott Professor of History

Atkinson 305 | Maples 005
(434) 223-7296
cemmons@hsc.edu

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James Frusetta-Ulfhrafn

Assistant Dean of the Faculty and Elliott Professor of History

Maples Hall, 006
(434) 223-7206
jfrusetta@hsc.edu

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Nicole Greenspan

Elliott Professor of History

Maples 026
(434) 223-6354
ngreenspan@hsc.edu

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Kylie A. Hulbert

Lecturer in History and Core Cultures

Morton Hall, 018
(434) 223-7058
khulbert@hsc.edu

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Matthew C. Hulbert

Elliott Associate Professor of History

Maples, 002
(434) 223-6215
mhulbert@hsc.edu

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Tara D. Stephan

Elliott Associate Professor of History

Maples, 003
(434) 223-6123
tstephan@hsc.edu

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