Museum Studies Minor

If you love studying history and are looking for a practical career application, the museum studies minor is for you. You’ll learn to bring history to life for your community, educating them on the issues that shape not only the past but the present.

At Grace, we believe that studying history has a special significance for us as Christians. A large part of how God has chosen to reveal Himself is historical narrative. Our study of past civilizations is a study of humanity bearing God’s image. Engaging in history calls us to love our neighbors, even those separated by time, and to set aside our presuppositions in humility.

You’ll participate in multifaceted courses full of lectures, discussions, and hands-on projects and activities. Your classes will equip you in museum work, such as learning the basics of leading historical tours, creating exhibits, preserving artifacts, and digitizing documents. 

Outside of the classroom, you’ll benefit from our very own on-campus Winona History Center, which offers exhibits on Winona Lake’s historical heritage, from local Gospel musicians and evangelists to historical people groups.

You’ll also undergo an internship experience as a museum studies minor. Students have interned at the Winona History Center, the Morgan Library archives, museums, historical societies, archival facilities, and libraries.

When you graduate with a museum studies minor, you’ll be prepared with a broad base of historical knowledge, professional career skills in museum work, and the competence to pursue graduate studies and academic careers.