Rev. Phillip J. Brown, P.S.S. President-Rector Associate Professor of Canon Law Vice Chancellor, The Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty B.A., Music, The University of Michigan J.D., University of North Dakota S.T.B., The Catholic University of America J.C.D., J.C.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
Rev. Paul A. Maillet, P.S.S. Vice Rector Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture B. Music, Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester M. Music, Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University M.Div., Mount St. Mary’s Seminary S.T.L., S.T.D., The Catholic University of America
Rev. Gladstone H. Stevens, P.S.S. Dean, School of Theology Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Praeses, The Ecclesiastical Theological Faculty B.A., Quincy College S.T.L., St. Mary’s Seminary & University PhD., Marquette University
FULL-TIME FACULTY Click the faculty member’s name or photo for his or her individual page and c.v.
Rev. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R. Robert F. Leavitt Distinguished Service Professor of Theology Professor of Moral Theology and Spirituality A.B., Dartmouth College M.R.E., M. Div., Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary Th.D., Harvard University, Divinity School M.A., The University of Toronto M.M.R.Sc., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven S.T.D., Pontifical University of St. Thomas D.Min., Graduate Theological Foundation
Rev. William L. Burton, OFM Professor of Sacred Scripture B.A., Quincy University M.Div., M.A., Catholic Theological Union S.S.L., Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome S.T.D., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome M.Ed., Loyola University
Rev. Brian Carpenter, P.S.S. Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology B.A., University of Notre Dame M.Div., S.T.L., University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary
Rev. Robert J. Cro, P.S.S. Assistant Professor of Church History B.A., Williams College M.A., Princeton University M.Div., S.T.B., St. Mary’s Seminary & University H.E.L., Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
Dr. Matthew J. Dugandzic Assistant Professor of Moral Theology B.S., Concordia University, Montreal M.A., St. Joseph’s Seminary Ph.D., The Catholic University of America
Dr. Michael J. Gorman Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology B.A., Gordon College M.Div., Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary
Rev. Dr. D. Brent Laytham Professor of Theology Dean, St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute B.A., Mid-America Nazarene College M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary Ph.D., Duke University
Dr. Eric A. Mabry Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Systematic Theology B.A., University of St. Thomas M.A., Center for Thomistic Studies, University of St. Thomas Ph.D., University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto
Dr. Peter Paul Seaton, Jr. Associate Professor of Philosophy B.A., M.A./Ph.L., The Catholic University of America Ph.D., Fordham University
Ms. Leelamma Sebastian Director of Pastoral Formation B.A., Calicut University, Kerala, India M.S., Chaminade University M.A., Gonzaga University
Rev. Innocent Smith, O.P. Assistant Professor of Homiletics Director of Spiritual Life Programs B.A., University of Notre Dame S.T.B., Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception M.Div., Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception S.T.L., Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Ph.D., Universität Regensburg
Dr. James Starke Assistant Professor of Systematics Director of Liturgy B.A., St. Louis University M.Phil., M.A., The Catholic University of America Ph.D., The Catholic University of America
Rev. Lawrence B. Terrien, P.S.S. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology B.A., St. Mary’s Seminary & University S.T.B., The Catholic University of America S.T.L., S.T.D., Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven
ACADEMIC RESOURCE SPECIALISTS Click the faculty member’s name or photo for his or her individual page and c.v.
Ms. Emily Hicks Lecturer in English Academic Resource Specialist for International Students B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville M.A., St. Mary’s Seminary & University (Ecumenical Institute)
Dr. Bill R. Scalia Lecturer in English Academic Resource Specialist B.A. M.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe Ph.D., Louisiana State University
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Rev. Thomas Burke, O.SS.T. Associate Professor of Systematic Theology B.A., S.T.M., S.T.D., St. Mary’s Seminary & University
Dr. Patricia Fosarelli Adjunct Instructor of Pastoral Theology Associate Dean, St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute B.A., College of Notre Dame of Maryland M.A., St. Mary’s Seminary & University (Ecumenical Institute) M.D., University of Maryland D.Min., Wesley Theological Seminary
Dr. Rebecca Hancock Adjunct Instructor of Sacred Scripture B.A., Loyola University Maryland M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary Ph.D., Harvard University
Rev. Msgr. Richard B. Hilgartner Adjunct Instructor of Systematic Theology B.S., Mount St. Mary’s College M.Div., St. Mary’s Seminary & University S.T.L., S.T.D. (Cand.), Pontificio Ateneo Sant’Anselmo (Rome)
Ms. Patricia LeNoir Assistant to the President for Institutional Excellence Director, Youth Theological Studies Adjunct Instructor of Faith Studies B.S., Kutztown University M.A., The Catholic University of America
Rev. Gilbert Seitz Adjunct Instructor of Canon Law B.A., St. Mary’s Seminary & University M.Div., Mount St. Mary’s Seminary J.C.L., The Catholic University of America
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Rev. Thomas R. Hurst, P.S.S. Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture B.A., Niagara University S.T.M., S.T.L., St. Mary’s Seminary & University M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America
Rev. Robert F. Leavitt, P.S.S. Professor of Systematic Theology France-Merrick University Professor B.A., S.T.B., S.T.L., S.T.D., St. Mary’s Seminary & University
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Dr. Karen L. Carducci Adjunct Instructor of Biblical Languages B.A., University of Dallas M.A., Duke University Ph.D., The Catholic University of America
Rev. Patrick M. Carrion Adjunct Instructor of Pastoral Theology B.A., University of Maryland (Baltimore County) S.T.B., S.T.M., St. Mary’s Seminary & University M.A., The Johns Hopkins University
Mr. Scott A. Cooper Adjunct Instructor of World Languages B.A., Heidelberg University M.A., University of Louisiana-Lafayette M.A., St. Mary’s Seminary & University Ecumenical Institute
Rev. Dr. Chris Dreisbach Adjunct Instructor of Systematic and Moral Theology M.A., Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University
Rev. Steven Roth Adjunct Instructor of Pastoral Theology B.A., M.S., University of Scranton S.T.B., M.Div., S.T.L., St. Mary’s Seminary & University
Deacon Dr. George Russell Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy B.A., St. Francis College M.A./Ph.L., Ph.D. The Catholic University of America
Mount St Marys History Department
HISTORY OVERVIEW
Understand the past to shape the future.
How did the culture of ancient Greece impact democracy in the United States today? In what ways were countries shaped by the wars they fought? And what conditions influenced the views and experiences of some of America’s earliest Catholics? By examining topics like these, historians work to uncover the facts of yesterday to help guide society through today.SCHOOL
College of Liberal Arts
The undergraduate degree in history is part of the College of Liberal Arts, which is about making connections freely—exploring human achievement, examining the past critically and discovering ways to build upon it, and understanding yourself and our diverse world in order to transform it.LEARN ABOUT THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSTHIS PAGE HIGHLIGHTS
Undergraduate Major
Undergraduate Minor
Certificate
Graduate Program
Accelerated Undergraduate
Adult Undergraduate
Special Program
HISTORY MAJOR
About the major.
As a history major at the Mount, you’ll study cultures and events that span time periods from the ancient Romans and Greeks through the modern day. Courses cover the Middle Ages, Age of Discovery, Tudor and Stuart Britain, American Revolution and American Civil War. Topics also include U.S. women’s history, U.S. Catholic history and Native American history, as well as Nazi Germany and World War II, and the Civil Rights era. You’ll also study historical events from other countries, regions and cultures, including Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, France, Islamic Civilization, Italy, Mexico, South Africa and Russia.
You’ll learn superb research and communication skills enabling you to pursue career opportunities in a wide range of fields, from politics to journalism or education to public service. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to seek a career as a librarian or archivist for a university, paralegal with a law firm, or pursue a law or other graduate degree.ACADEMIC CATALOG
Want to see a full listing of all history courses, including a sample course sequence?SEE FULL COURSE LISTINGS
At the Mount, I was able to study abroad, excel as an honors-double major, grow in my faith and be a captain of a Division I team. Achieving all of that isn’t possible at other universities.JESSICA WHITMORE, C’16DIRECTOR, PHILLIPS LIBRARY, MOUNT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITYCAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Where history majors go.
Mount graduates with a degree in history have been hired by organizations and companies such as:
FBI
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Senate Historical Office
Colonial Williamsburg
Kearney & Co.
ALS Association
National Archives Records Administration
Temple University Libraries
And are pursuing graduate degrees at institutions such as:
University of Chicago
University of Virginia
University of California, San Diego
Catholic University of America
GREAT INVESTMENTTop 10%The Mount is in the top 10% of colleges and universities nationwide in terms of the long-term earnings for a four-year college degree.HISTORY MINOR
About the minor.
A history minor from the Mount can pair with many different majors, providing you with additional skills. Combine your history minor with an international studies major and work abroad for a non-governmental organization, pair it with an English major to prepare for law school, or add it to a visual and performing arts major to become a documentary film producer.
