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Department of History
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What Happens After Graduation?
Whether you're pursuing an internship, looking for a job or preparing for graduate school, the Wheaton College History Department is committed to helping you transition successfully into life after graduation. Need help requesting a letter of recommendation? Wondering what careers other history alumni have pursued? We're here to help!
Meet Our Faculty History Faculty
Our outstanding faculty include both veteran teachers and early-career faculty who are engaged in research related to their areas of specialty. View all the History Faculty and Staff to see emeriti, adjunct, and guest faculty.
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Joseph T. Cochran, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of History/prod02/channel_1/media/about/Kirk-Farney-office-shot-Aug-2021-1-200X300.jpg)
Kirk D. Farney, Ph.D.
Vice President for Advancement, Vocation, and Alumni Engagement; Assistant Professor of History/prod02/channel_1/media/faculty/Melissa-Franklin-Harkrider-2023-200X300.jpg)
Melissa Franklin-Harkrider, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History/prod02/channel_1/media/faculty/Karen-Johnson-T4-200X300.jpg)
Karen Johnson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History, Department Chair/prod02/channel_1/media/faculty/Hanmee-Kim-T4-200X300.jpg)
Hanmee Kim, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History/prod02/channel_1/media/faculty/Larsen-Tim-1-200X300.jpg)
Timothy Larsen, Ph.D., D.D.
Carolyn and Fred McManis Professor of Christian Thought and Professor of History/prod02/channel_1/media/faculty/Lundin-Matthew.jpg)
Matthew Lundin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History/prod02/channel_1/media/faculty/Andrew-MacDonald-200X300.jpg)
Andrew MacDonald, Ph.D. (ABD)
Guest Assistant Professor of History, Interim Associate Director, Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, Associate Director of Wheaton College Billy Graham Center Research Institute/prod02/channel_1/media/faculty/mckenzie-tracy.jpg)
Tracy McKenzie, Ph.D.
Arthur F. Holmes Chair of Faith and Learning; Professor of History/prod02/channel_1/media/faculty/amber-thomas-2021.jpg)
Amber Thomas, Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor in History/filters:quality(85)/prod02/channel_1/media/admissions/Blanchard-Hall-2600.jpg)
Location and Contact Info
Visit us in
Blanchard Hall
Blanchard Hall - 2nd floor West
501 College Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
630.752.5130
history@wheaton.edu
Information for Prospective Students
Interested in studying with the History Department at Wheaton? Request more information or start your application today.