When I last wrote, I had just begun my research into the history of the Puritans in Massachusetts Bay, and was looking to get a better overview of their religious beliefs, especially their foundations in England. I began reading The Long Argument by Stephen Foster, and quickly realized that I needed more basic information before comprehension of Foster's book would be beneficial.
Read MoreI’ve loved history for a long time. It’s been a steadfast companion through a lot of life’s wins and challenges. Through a combination of traveling, engaging teachers, and pure interest, I found as a young person a true zeal for American history, specifically the early years of colonization and the Revolution. Growing up in Colorado, however, didn’t provide many hands-on opportunities for the study of colonial American history, so off I went to Boston for college. My first BA in history, and the time I spent examining Salem Village, John Adams, and more left an indelible mark on my academic life.
But I always felt like there was something missing.
Read MoreLast night, I found out that my college sociology professor and beloved mentor, Dr. H, passed away a few days ago. It is such a tragic loss.
In the last 12 hours, I’ve talked with many people I went to college with. Some people I talk to everyday, others I haven’t spoken with in years. But we’ve all been brought together in this hard time – which I think is such a testament to his life. He brought people together. He taught us to love people – the marginalized, the scrutinized, the invisible.
Read MoreIn January, I enrolled at the University of Colorado here in Boulder to take a few sociology classes in advance of applying to graduate programs in the discipline this fall. My plan was to take stats, theory, and a few history classes for fun on subjects that I didn't get to while at Gordon. However, before the first day of class, I was perusing syllabuses for my upcoming courses, and looking up my professors. I stumbled over the CV of my Classical Theory professor (Dr. Isaac Reed), and saw that he specialized in something called "historical sociology."
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