Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

At John Brown University, tuition is Tuition and fees are set annually and vary by credit hour; specific amounts are available through the university's financial aid office..

Students analyze primary and secondary historical sources in discussion-based classes, engaging with texts from diverse cultures and time periods. They explore historical events, ideologies, and rhetorics through research, writing, and classroom dialogue. The program encourages independent study topics to align with personal academic interests. Courses are taught from a Christian perspective while emphasizing critical thinking and communication skills.

Focus areas include History of Christianity, Slavery and Abolition, Islamic Law and Madrasahs, Religion and Reform in 19th-Century America, Genocide and Poverty in History, Global and Transnational History.

The program requires 120 credits, distributed across core history courses, general education requirements, and elective studies. Students may pursue a minor in museum studies or a second major within the flexible curriculum.

Graduates enter careers in archival work, records management, technical writing, policy analysis, museum education, and graduate or law school.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is required. No standardized test scores are mentioned as mandatory.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 68% of applicants.

John Brown University’s main campus is in Siloam Springs, Northwest Arkansas. Students can choose campus housing or commuter life, use dining services and the Walton Lifetime Health Complex, and join intramural or club sports, esports, student publications, music, theatre, and campus events. Chapel, ministry opportunities, and formation activities are part of student life.

Evangelist John Brown Sr. established the university in 1919. Its educational approach follows the historic mottos “Christ Over All” and “Head, Heart, and Hand,” linking intellectual learning with faith, community, practical career skills, and service. JBU is interdenominational, has no denominational affiliation, and admits students of any faith. Students do not sign a statement of faith, though undergraduates and graduate or online students commit to the relevant community expectations. A significant majority of students are Christians.

JBU offers 52 on-campus undergraduate majors, eight fully online undergraduate programs, and graduate degrees in business, education, cybersecurity, and counseling, with many graduate programs available online. Academic areas include STEM, business, nursing, teacher education, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and the arts. Its international business major covers global strategies, logistics, supply chain management, and economics in the developing world, with diverse classrooms, international travel programs, and connections with business professionals. Students come from 37 states and 48 countries across in-person and online programs.