历史哲学博士

自1873年大学成立以来，历史一直是范德比尔特大学本科生和研究生课程的组成部分。该学科的首批本科生沉迷于诸如罗马帝国，英国宪法史，宗教史（包括伊斯兰教），政治经济学和当代美国政治。研究生学习最早是在1880年代到范德比尔特（Vanderbilt）进行的。在每周一次的研讨会上以一种新的教学形式进行授课，希望学生掌握标准的教材，例如古代历史和法律史，而其中更高级的学者则从事诸如内战，南部和西南部的地方政府，以及关税，亨利·乔治和社会主义。范德比尔特（Vanderbilt）历史上的第一位博士学位是1899年授予
The Graduate History Association (GHA) represents Vanderbilt's Department of History graduate student body. All department students automatically receive GHA membership. The GHA's mandate encompasses liaising between the faculty, graduate students, and the larger Vanderbilt graduate student body, hosting events for graduate students, and assisting in the development of an inclusive departmental community.<br><br>One of GHA's main initiatives is a series of roundtables held throughout the academic year. These academic forums are intended to foster graduate student-faculty mentor relationships at Vanderbilt. Generally, roundtables consist of a discussion of a draft of unpublished research and two or three articles relevant to the subject. These roundtables are small, directed sessions designed to critically workshop a faculty project (book chapter, article, etc.). In addition to the roundtables, GHA hosts a number of social and academic events over the course of the year. Highlights include social mixers, year-end celebrations, professionalization workshops, student-led seminars, comprehensive exam care packages, and career development workshops. We are always happy to organize new initiatives and encourage students to propose events.