Dr. Mark McCarthy serves as professor of history at Dordt University, teaching history courses in the Core program as well as European History and Russian History.
Prior to Dordt, he served for eight years at Montreat College in Montreat, North Carolina.
Inspired by the way faith has influenced his personal and professional life, McCarthy aims to help students wrestle with the intersection of faith, the modern world, and history. “I am always fascinated by how history impacts our world today,” explains McCarthy. “Almost everything we deal with in our lives has historical roots. Being able to examine this from a Biblical perspective leads to some fascinating insights.”
Outside of teaching, McCarthy enjoys working with and hosting international students. He enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor cooking, and watching baseball and Notre Dame football.
Education:
- PH,D., Modern European History, University of Notre Dame (2004)
- M.A., Modern European History, University of Notre Dame (1998)
- M.A., Russian Literature, University of Iowa (1996)
- B.A., Russian, University of Iowa (1992)
- B.A., History, Calvin College (1990)