History, Political Science & Philosophy
Longwood’s History, Political Science and Philosophy students explore the past while building skills for the future.
Through a diverse range of classes, you’ll gain an understanding of the issues that impact public life and service. You will develop the skills employers want most in college graduates – critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to conduct research and solve problems.
Our expert faculty scholars are focused on teaching and creating opportunities for learning inside and outside the classroom.
News
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Longwood historian Phil Cantrell publishes new study of 1994's Rwandan Genocide
April 14, 2022
With a combination of in-country interviews and church archival research, Cantrell suggests new ways to understand Rwanda's lingering problems.
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Amy Tillerson-Brown to speak on the lessons of Women's Activism
March 28, 2018
PE Native and now professor at Mary Baldwin University, Tillerson-Brown will help us honor Women's History Month with a 3 April talk focused on the activist citizenship of minority women.