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National History Honors Society
Creation of Phi Alpha Theta• March 17, 1921, by Nels Andrew N.
Cleven, University of Arkansas– Saw fraternities as an “essential spirit of
the age”
• Wanted to increase the search for truth in history
The Mission• Promote the study of history through:
– Research– Good Teaching– Publication– Exchange of ideas
Symbolism
• PI . . . signifies Progonos, for Parenthood
• PSI . . . signifies Psyche, for Spirit of Life
• LAMBDA . . . signifies Logos, for Reason
• ALPHA . . . signifies Haima, for Blood
Symbolism Cont’d.
• UPSILON . . . signifies Hydor, for Water
• PSI . . . signifies Psyche, for Spirit of Life
• PHI, ALPHA, THETA, - Philia, Anthropos, Theos, - signifying Love, Humanity, God
Requirements• Undergraduate:
– At least 3.1 GPA in 12 hours of history credits
– Overall GPA of 3.0– Upper 35% of class– Not necessary to be a history major– Fee of $40
Requirements• Graduate:
– 3.5 GPA or better– Minimum 12 semester hours towards
Masters degree– Completed 30% of residence requirements
for the Masters degree– Pay fee of $40
Requirements• Faculty:
– Those above the rank of Instructor who teach history automatically qualify
– Pay same induction fee– Receive same benefits
Where it’s at and who’s in charge
• Headquarters:– Located at the
University of South Florida
• President– Thomas G.
Alexander, Brigham Young University
Publications• The Historian
– A distinguished quarterly with articles written by members
– Also contains book reviews– One of the largest circulating historical
journals published in the U.S.
Activities• Biennial Conventions
– Students get to meet distinguished historians and present their own research papers
• Professional Conferences- History Associations- Paper Sessions
Accomplishments• 839 chapters all over the United States
• More than 281,000 initiates since it’s inception
• One of three original departmental honor societies with membership in the ACHS