The BA Dual Honors is our most advanced arts program. It combines two in-depth training, the first in history, and the other in international studies or intercultural leadership.

History as an academic discipline examines the past to explain how we got to where we are today. We live in a world that is politically, economically, and socially complex; to engage it effectively and better understand ourselves, we must first understand the many historical factors that shape our lives. Historians work to sharpen the collective memory of society. As a history student, you’ll learn about great leaders of the past and what ordinary people believed and valued — how they lived, worshipped, worked, fought and died.

In the Indigenous Visual Culture program, you will be inspired to learn from the creative traditions of of First Nations, Métis and Inuit art and design practices. The program includes studio-based courses where you make your own art and design. It also includes studying the visual, cultural, social and political history of Indigenous peoples.

Studying history at Acadia will expand your global perspective. You will explore the histories of the peoples and cultures of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. You will examine the political and social histories of Canada and the United States. Pursuing a history degree at Acadia will enable you to understand our modern world and the global challenges we face. You will gain important perspectives on the past and insight into the present. At the same time, you will develop essential analytical and writing skills.

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in History is an undergraduate program that focuses on studying past events, societies, cultures, and developments to gain a deeper understanding of human experiences over time. Here are some key aspects and topics typically covered in a BA in History program: Historical Periods: History programs often cover a wide range of historical periods, from ancient civilizations to modern times. Students study different eras such as classical antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, the World Wars, and contemporary history. Each period is examined in terms of its key events, people, social structures, and cultural achievements.

A study of the historical development of Christianity in Europe, North America, and globally from the Enlightenment to the present.

BA Politics History and Economics Do you have a passion for the big issues that face our world today Want to work with others to make things better Modelled after the acclaimed and widely recognized Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major at Oxford University, the Politics, History & Economics (PHE) program at King's is a unique interdisciplinary degree that prepares students for life and careers in law, policy, the public sphere and much more.

Canadian Studies (CDN) is an interdisciplinary field of academic inquiry that focuses on the study of Canada as a country, its history, culture, society, politics, economy, geography, and international relations. It involves the examination of various aspects of Canadian life and identity, as well as Canada's relations with other countries, particularly its neighbor, the United States.

The Bachelor of Arts, Major in History, will provide you with the opportunity to study the many peoples and cultures whose contributions have created the world in which we live today. Our BA degree allows you to develop the knowledge and core competencies characteristic of a traditional BA program, while preparing you to respond creatively and innovatively to a range of challenges in our community and our world. You will gain the literacy and analytical competencies demanded by twenty-first century emplo

Historians study what people have thought, said, and done in the past, and they help students think critically about how historical processes shape the present. The study of history contributes to critical thinking, helps to develop intellectual maturity, and assists students to present ideas clearly and accurately. Courses in our department blend thematic and geographic approaches to the study of history.

Canadian Studies seeks to analyze and explain the Canadian experience and to explore Canada’s place in the world through Canadian-centred courses in several disciplines. Mount Allison’s Canadian Studies program is one of the oldest in the country. The program explores Canadian issues and realities, such as the country’s vast and varied geography, regional distinctions, history and politics, public policy, culture, economy, the environment, Indigenous peoples, bilingualism, and multiculturalism.

History fosters knowledge and understanding of the institutions, ideas, groups, and individuals that have shaped the political, social, and cultural world of humankind. History helps us understand the individuals, groups, ideas, and institutions that have shaped our world. It encourages critical analysis and helps develop your communication and writing skills.

Catholic Studies (CATH) is an academic discipline that focuses on the study of Catholicism, its history, theology, spirituality, doctrine, ethics, and influence on society and culture. It explores the beliefs, practices, and teachings of the Catholic Church, as well as its interactions with other religious traditions and secular institutions.

History gives students a fundamental guide to understanding our past, present, and future. The History program at King’s fosters students’ historical knowledge and their ability to apply disciplinary-based approaches to critical analysis.

As students learn about the lived experience of the past, they discover that it is full of fascinating stories and compelling personalities. They learn that sometimes, truth really is stranger than fiction. And as many of our senior-level students have testified, the research process can be exhilarating. They discover the excitement of sifting through the archives, making original discoveries, and then sharing their findings with others. History can be a source of immense delight – both the stuff of history and the process of discovering it.