Department of History & Social Studies
The Department of History & Social Studies provides courses in History, Geography, Philosophy, and Political Science in order to help meet the needs of students completing General Education Requirements as well as those majoring in these various disciplines. The Department is committed to helping students grow and develop reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills needed in each discipline as well as in life. Many disciplines also offer internships and co-op work experience opportunities that provide students with real world work experience.
Department Members
Dr. Alan K. Lamm, Professor of History & Department Chair
A.S. Mount Olive College, B.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, M.Div. Duke University, Th.M Duke University, Ph.D University of South Carolina. Dr. Lamm is a former U.S. Army Chaplain who specializes in military and religious history. He has published numerous book reviews and journal articles and a book entitled, Five Black Preachers in Army Blue, 1884-1901: The Buffalo Soldier Chaplains.
Contact Info
Phone 919 658 7779
Email alamm@moc.edu
Office Henderson 215
Dr. Jerry Sheppard, Associate Professor of History & Education
B.A. Southwestern Oklahoma State University, M.S. George Peabody College for Teachers of Vanderbilt University, M.E. Southwestern State University, Ph.D. Texas Tech University. Dr. Sheppard specializes in American Western history, European history, and Social Studies teacher education. Dr. Sheppard is also the sponsor for the MOC History Club.
Contact Info
Phone 919 658 7844
Email jsheppard@moc.edu
Office Henderson 213 A
Ken Dilda, Associate Professor of History
B.A. East Carolina University, M.A. East Carolina University. Mr. Dilda specializes in Southern history, political science, and museum studies. He is also the Director of the David John Aaron Museum in Mount Olive, NC.
Contact Info
Phone 919 658 7843
Email kdilda@moc.edu
Office Henderson 217
Scholarships & Awards
Claude Hunter Moore History Award
A scholarship in memory of Claude Hunter Moore, Professor Emeritus, who taught history at Mount Olive College from 1969-1981. The award is given to a returning history major selected by the history faculty as showing the most promise in the field.
Student Organizations
Mount Olive History Club
The purpose of the Mount Olive College History Club is to keep students informed about political and historical issues. Membership is open to all students.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts:
Bachelor of Science:
Bachelor of Applied Science:
Minors:
History
Social Studies
- B.A., B.S., & B.A.S. Degrees (126 total semester hours)
- 43 semester hours in General Education Requirements
Required Courses
- 13 - 19 semester hours in General Electives *
* Note a B.A. in General Studies or History requires 6-12sh of foreign language with at least 6 sh at the 200-level.