Study Humanity through Faith and Reason

Seek a deeper understanding of the people, cultures, events, and ideas that have shaped our world through the Department of History, Anthropology, and Political Science at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Through the study of the past, human cultures, and political and social life, you will examine enduring questions about human nature, society, and our relationships with one another. Grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition, each discipline brings faith and reason into conversation as you seek a deeper understanding of the human person and the forces that shape communities and civilizations.

Whether you are interpreting historical evidence, studying cultures across time and place, or examining political, economic, and legal systems, you will learn to think critically, pursue truth, and consider human life in light of our ultimate end in God.

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Department Faculty

Dr. Alexander Burns

Assistant Professor

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Pr. Philip Fitzgibbons

Professor Philip Fitzgibbons

Assistant Professor

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Dr. Kimberly Georgedes

Dr. Kimberly Georgedes

Professor
Department Chair

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Dr. Jeffrey Hass

Associate Professor
Austria Program

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Dr. Anne Hendershott

Dr. Anne Hendershott

Professor
Director

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Dr. Caleb Henry

Professor of Political Science

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Dr. Daniel Kempton

Dr. Daniel Kempton

Professor Emeritus

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Dr. Stephen M. Krason

Professor Emeritus

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Dr. James Matenaer

Dr. James Matenaer

Professor

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Dr. Matthew O'Brien

Professor

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