History

Bachelor of Arts

By understanding the rich texture of the past – beyond the basic facts – students learn how to interpret the world they are inheriting.

Fast Facts

Meets on-site in Olathe

126 credit hours

We Prepare You

MNU history majors benefit from small class sizes and innovative teaching. In your history classes, you won’t be just sitting quietly listening to lectures. Through the use of games, simulations, discussions, debates, projects, and technology, students learn and experience history in a variety of ways. Students learn how to effectively analyze historical sources and communicate their analysis to a critical audience. As a senior, the capstone experience allows you to develop and complete a year-long research project on the topic of your choice.

Graduates leave MNU’s history program with not only knowledge of the past, but also the ability to use that knowledge as a part of God’s plan for their life.

Program Overview

You will take courses in United States and world history as well as a variety of specialized courses that survey time periods, places and specific events.
You will learn how to analyze historical documents, understand scholarly interpretations of history, and conduct your own research.
You will also have the opportunity to develop and sharpen a Christian worldview as a context for exploring the past.
You can take advantage of study abroad opportunities and a semester-long program in Washington D.C.

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Cost & Value

A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree.

Credit Hours:

General Education: 42-50

Major Requirements: 42

Electives: 36-42

Total: 126

Financial Aid Available

The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.

Pioneer Pledge

Concern about paying back student loans is common. That’s why we provide the Pioneer Pledge, our loan repayment assistance program. If your income is modest after graduation, Pioneer Pledge assists with your educational loan repayments. Learn more on our financial aid pages.

MNU Scholarships

Your education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. At MNU nearly 100% of new students qualify for financial assistance that greatly reduces the actual cost of an MNU education.

Payment Options

Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.

Application Process

Fall 2025 Start

Now accepting applications from seniors in high school or college transfers who are interested in starting at MNU in Fall of 2025.

APPLY FOR FALL 2025 NOW

Fall 2026 Start

Now accepting early action application from juniors in high school! Applicants with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.75 (weighted or unweighted) will be considered for provisional admission with priority consideration for our honors program and performing arts scholarships.

APPLY FOR FALL 2026 NOW

*Some exceptions made on case by case basis.

Prospective students will need to provide:

Complete an MNU application

Submit all transcripts

Complete a FAFSA. MNU code: 007032

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