
Asbury Spends the Week in D.C.
February 1, 2019 — Through the Washington Federal Seminar, Asbury University students experienced life in the nation’s capital for a week.
Start Here! Asbury offers 150+ areas of study, plus graduate degrees, a fully-online degree-completion program for working adults and high school dual enrollment courses. AU majors — Equine and Communication Arts are examples — offer programs you can't find at any other school in the world.
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Impact the World! Asbury’s reputation for academic excellence and spiritual vitality is spread far and wide. AU’s rigorous liberal arts education is what employers seek and the University is focused on helping you impact the world by finding your part in God's plan. You will feel His presence and tight-knit community when you visit campus. You’ll never be just a number here, you’ll be part of a very successful, serving family.
Unique Value! With academic, multicultural and guaranteed scholarships – that's on top of state and federal aid – the Asbury experience is an affordable reality. Graduation rates, retention rates and job placement rates are much higher than public schools in Kentucky, and thus AU is annually rated in the top 10% for Nationwide Best Value.
Engage the complexities of the human experience through History, Sociology and Political Science.
Asbury University’s Department of Social Science and History brings together an array of faculty members who share an interest in the foundations of the social and political order. Two disciplines long at the heart of the social science enterprise are political science and sociology. Through theoretically informed, empirically-based study of political and social systems (respectively), these disciplines help students understand how human civilizations have functioned across time and place, with particular emphasis on the role of individuals, families, groups, nation-states, regimes, ideology, and culture during the modern era. Scholars of history, on the other hand, bring an assortment of methodological tools and perspectives onto the task of understanding and interpreting events and eras. Each of the disciplines under this Departmental umbrella can prepare undergraduates to thrive across any number of professions and work settings.
At present, the Department offers undergraduate programs in all three of these areas. The political science program is a 42 credit major with emphases in international affairs or American politics. The sociology program features 35 credit hours of coursework, with emphases in classical sociology or global studies and engagement. The history program is comprised of 33 credit hours of study, with flexibility for students to draw from many upper division history courses. Each program also encourages students to engage in internships, independent studies, and study abroad opportunities.
February 1, 2019 — Through the Washington Federal Seminar, Asbury University students experienced life in the nation’s capital for a week.
October 26, 2018 — Asbury University’s Joe Pitts Center for Public Policy hosts ambassadors for Roundtable event.
October 19, 2018 — Asbury's Pitts Center will host visiting ambassadors on Tuesday, Oct. 23.
April 26, 2018 — Associate Professor of History Dr. David Swartz was awarded a research grant from the Global Religion Research Initiative.
“Asbury is a great place to be challenged both academically and spiritually. The community life and the connections you form will stay with you beyond your four years. It’s not just limited to the people you are on campus with, but with everyone who has ever attended Asbury.”
— Graham
Ransomed Class of 2016
Political Science, Spanish
“Developing dialogue with professors and peers is easy to do at Asbury. All of my professors in my History and Ancient Languages majors want to sit down and tackle the big questions. The entire campus can be a place where you learn to challenge yourself and find new perspective.”
— Josiah
Merciful Class of 2019
History, Latin
“Coming to Asbury was one of the best decisions of my life so far. The experience here is wholly unique and has something to offer everyone. Our History Department is home to some of the most knowledgeable and professional individuals in the state. Not only are they your professors, but they are a resource for you to access in and out of the classroom.”
— Clay
Visionary Class of 2020
Social Studies Education
“The community is irreplaceable. I had a full ride to a larger state school and was close to committing there, but then realized that I’d pay any amount of money to go where I walked around seeing my friends everywhere I went and where the people around me in every one of my classes wanted to invest in my life in a positive way.”
— Peter
Vindicated Class of 2018
Sociology, Pre-Occupational Therapy
“Nowhere else will you find a community so tight-knit, especially the History Department. Because the major classes are small, you get a real sense of belonging. And I’m probably biased, but we have the best professors and the best honors society (Phi Alpha Theta).”
— Emma
Vindicated Class of 2018
Creative Writing
“As a Political Science student, I was introduced to a wide range of issues that our nation is facing. Not only was I taught how to dig deeper into the interests I already had, but I was also given the tools to explore the new material I was being introduced to. ”
— Katherine
Ransomed Class of 2016
Political Science, Sociology
“The faculty and staff prepare us for life outside of college. Through the curriculum they teach, they are equipping us with the tools necessary to go out and make a difference in whatever field we are called to.”
— Amber
Merciful Class of 2019
Political Science, Spanish
“Not only do your professors go above and beyond to help you academically, but they care about you spiritually. By no means does a Christian classroom hinder learning in any way. I believe my professors in the History Department challenge me more than faculty at other schools would even be able to.”
— Clay
Visionary Class of 2020
Social Studies Education
“My professors in the History Department challenge me more than faculty at other schools would even be able to. By embracing a Christian perspective, we can dive deeper into history and tackle hard, uncomfortable moral issues. No school, department, or faculty is perfect, but personally I wouldn’t trust my education with anyone else.”
— Clay
Visionary Class of 2020
Social Studies Education
“The smaller classes allow discussion and debate while also creating a sense of community between the students and professors. The professors provide an honest and balanced perspective on our nation’s political system while also challenging the students to think about their role as Christians in it.”
— Katherine
Ransomed Class of 2016
Political Science, Sociology
“The History Department is led by professors who guide their students through time while challenging their pupils’ perspectives and encouraging a wider and more thorough grasp of humanity. The History Department gave me a great structure to become a better scholar and learn what it means to be a Christian academic in the realm of human history. ”
— Lainey
Vindicated Class of 2018
History
“The spiritual life on campus allows us the opportunity to continue growing in our faith, and then equips us to serve, love, and lead people well.”
— Amber
Merciful Class of 2019
Political Science, Spanish
“I enjoyed my four years at Asbury as a student and a swimmer. My professors were top-notch, especially in the Political Science Department. They invest in their students beyond the classroom and care about their success beyond Asbury. I wouldn’t have spent my college years anywhere else, and I’m glad I chose Asbury.”
— Graham
Ransomed Class of 2016
Political Science, Spanish
“Studying history at Asbury University has been an amazing experience. The professors genuinely care about me and gently push me into becoming a better student and more intentional, loving follower of Christ.”
— Madeline
Appointed Class of 2021
Social Studies Education
“While at Asbury, I have enjoyed living on Moose (Trustees 2nd Main). Throughout my four years on the hall, I have bonded with my floor-mates through competing in the Trustees Olympics, having meaningful conversations late into the night, and being apart of the proud traditions of Moose.”
— James
Merciful Class of 2019
Psychology and History Dual Major
“The community of fellow students and faculty is unmatched. You really get a sense that they are there to walk with you through life as you grow spiritually and academically.”
— Joshua
Vindicated Class of 2018
History
“The History Department in particular seeks conversation. Learning is a dialogue with several viewpoints from around the world. Nothing can beat the understanding you gain from actually engaging in that conversation and seeking the answers to hard questions.”
— Joshua
Vindicated Class of 2018
History
“Asbury University not only provides students with an excellent education, but also equips them to live out the gospel through their field of study.”
— James
Merciful Class of 2019
Psychology and History Dual Major
“Asbury is a great place to be challenged both academically and spiritually. The community life and the connections you form will stay with you beyond your four years. It’s not just limited to the people you are on campus with, but with everyone who has ever attended Asbury.”
— Graham
Ransomed Class of 2016
Political Science, Spanish
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Countries with Asbury Alumni
Asbury grads are living and working in more than 80 countries around the world.
Meet Joe Pitts '61
Before his retirement in 2017, Asbury University alumnus Joe Pitts ‘61 served 20 years as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional district.
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Asbury has established campus guidelines to help ensure our campus remains healthy and safe.