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Grounded in a general liberal arts education, Hope College offers specialized study in more than 90 majors, minors and pre-professional programs.
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Flourishing programs in 90+ disciplines. A vibrant Christian mission. $50 million in new campus construction. Championship athletics. 94% placement within 6 months of graduation. There’s never been a better time to consider Hope College.
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The Hope College campus is a place to come alive. We have hundreds of student organizations, groups and events you can plug into, serve with, play in, root for and grow with.
Athletics
As a member of the MIAA and NCAA Division III associations, Hope College sponsors 22 varsity sports for men and women. The college is home to the 2014 NCAA Division III National Championship women’s volleyball team.

History Department

Faculty and Staff

Our faculty bring expert backgrounds to their teaching, research and publishing. We hold degrees in other areas, such as law, architecture and ministry, and we're active in national and global associations.

Department Chair

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Dr. Jeanne Petit
Professor of History
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petit@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 324 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516

Faculty

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Dr. Albert Bell Jr.
Professor of History
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bell@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 331 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516
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Dr. Janis Gibbs
Associate Professor of History
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gibbs@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 330 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516
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Dr. Lauren Janes
Associate Professor of History
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janes@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 322 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3698
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Dr. Fred Johnson III
Associate Professor of History
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johnson@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 325 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516
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Dr. Wayne Tan
Assistant Professor of History
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tan@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423
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Dr. Gloria Tseng
Associate Professor of History
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tseng@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall-Room 328 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423-3516

Staff

Alison Lechner
Office Manager
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lechner@hope.edu
Lubbers Hall Room 338 126 East 10th Street Holland, MI 49423

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17 Feb

Academics

Lecture by Dr. David Deavel: Taking Advantage of Freedom

Lecture by Dr. David Deavel: Taking Advantage of Freedom

Date: Monday, February 17
Location: Graves Hall

18 Nov Academics

Fred Johnson III to Receive DAR Medal of Honor

The Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Holland, Michigan, is proud to announce that Dr. Fred L. Johnson III, associate professor of history at Hope College, will be presented with the DAR Medal of Honor. Dr. Johnson was nominated by the Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Chapter for this honor, which is the most prestigious award that the DAR presents.

RECENT PUBLICATIONs

Our faculty publish and present on a regular basis and in a variety of venues. Peruse a list of our faculty publications.

Hope CollegeHistory Department

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