Phi Alpha Theta

Phi Alpha Theta seeks to bring students, teachers, and writers of history together both intellectually and socially; and it encourages and assists historical research and publication by its members.^*

         Phi Alpha Theta is a profess-
       ional society whose purpose is
       to promote the study of history
       through the encouragement of
       research, good teaching, pub-
       lication, and the exchange of
       learning and ideas among his-
       torians.

The Tau Kappa Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta has existed at Radford University since 1972. Every semester, usually in November and in April, new members are inducted. To qualify, undergraduate students must have completed at least 12 semester hours in history. In addition, applicants must have earned a 3.0 grade point average overall, and a 3.1 grade average in all history courses taken.

Members of the Tau Kappa Chapter meet to discuss historical issues and scholarship, among themselves and with faculty members. They are also active in supporting History Day at Radford University and in helping to bring public speakers to campus.

For further information, please contact Dr. Mary Ferrari, the faculty adviser to Phi Alpha Theta, at (540) 831-5281 or mferrari@radford.edu.

^*From, "This is Phi Alpha Theta: International Honor Society in History"