22 courses with the subject HIS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HIS 133World Civilizations to 15003
FALL This introductory survey course examines the history of major world civilizations from the ancient past to about 1500, exploring their commonalities as well as cultural diversities. Themes will include the emergence of the first civilizations, the classical era, the development of belief systems, social structures, and political organization.
SPRING This introductory survey course examines the history of major world civilizations from the early modern period beginning about 1500 to the recent past, exploring their commonalities as well as cultural diversities. Themes will include the growth of nation states, social structures, revolutions and wars, and globalization.
FALL and SPRING A study of the historical background and general content of the Old Testament books with a view to giving the student an overall perspective of the message of the Old Testament in the light of its contemporary setting.
FALL and SPRING A study of the historical background and general content of the New Testament books with a view to giving the student an overall perspective of the message of the New Testament in the light of its contemporary setting.
This course is an introductory course on selected topics in the history of major world civilizations that have shaped the foundations of mankind; from the earliest records of humankind through approximately 1500 AD. It is designed to familiarize students with the political, social, economic, religious, and intellectual histories of the world.
FALL This course surveys the major themes and most significant events and people of American history from European contact through the Reconstruction of the Union after the Civil War. Particular attention goes to cultural and ethnic diversity, religion, constitutional development, and political issues.
SPRING This course surveys the major themes and most significant events and people of American history from the late nineteenth to the early twenty-first centuries. Particular attention goes to cultural and ethnic diversity, political issues, economic development, and the United States as a world power.
The course will examine political, social, economic, and international dimensions of the history of the United States. It aims to stimulate both an analytical and a moral understanding of critical issues from the nation’s past.
This course is an examination of the lives of select spiritual leaders in history with the goal of understanding their life contexts and learning principles of effective spiritual formation and leadership. The course establishes a framework for investigating and learning through historical biography.
SPRING This course focuses on the historical development of political thought in America, including a survey of key political theorists from the seventeenth century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to the relationship between American political institutions and culture. (Cross-listed as POL 301X ) Offered alternate years (odd)
FALL This class focuses on the most notorious criminals in history, including serial killers such as Ted Bundy and Charles Manson, mass murderers such as Hitler and Stalin, and terrorists such as Timothy McVeigh and Osama bin Laden. This advanced course will be a historical study, though it requires a basic understanding of criminal correlates such as psychology, biology, and sociology. (Cross-listed as CRJ 316X ) Offered alternate years (even)
HIS 333Ancient Civilization: Near East and Early Greece3
FALL This course examines the ancient world, including prehistory and the beginnings of civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt, Bronze Age kingdoms, the Hebrews, Near Eastern empires, and early Greece. Particular attention goes to the background of the Old Testament world. Offered alternate years (odd)
HIS 334Ancient Civilization: Classical Greece and Rome3
SPRING This course examines classical Greece, Hellenistic civilization, the Roman world, and the Christian church until the beginning of the Middle Ages. Particular attention goes to the cultural roots of Western civilization and the background of the New Testament world. Offered alternate years (even)
SPRING A study of church history from the Apostolic Church to the present. Topics considered will include the rise and growth of the early church, early theological controversies, the development and influence of the papacy, the schism between the Eastern and Western churches, the Reformation and the ensuing conflicts in Europe, religious factors in the colonization of the New World, the great revival movements, and modern Christianity. Special stress is laid upon the historical roots of present problems and issues facing the church.
This course surveys the historical development of Christianity from the Apostolic age to the present. Through a study of the early church Councils, the Reformation, revival movements, and the modern missionary movement, students will examine a variety of ways in which Christianity has influenced society and been influenced by the societies with which it has had contact.
Arranged by Department This course provides for extended historical research of a topic in history by an individual student. Enrollment, topic selection, and course structure are by permission of the instructor. History majors only.
Arranged by Department The course examines the origins, growth and life of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in its historical and theological context. Special attention is paid to the denomination’s founder, theological emphases, missionary outreach, and international character. (Cross-listed as THE 431X )
One course in theology or consent of the instructor
HIS 434Topics in History3
Arranged by Department This seminar course considers various topics in history. The focus will be determined by the instructor and students enrolled. The primary approaches are in-depth exploration of a topic, research, and presentation of results. Students may take this course more than once for credit.
FALL A study of the major currents of European history from 1300 to 1600 in the light of the broad historical milieu in which they took place. Emphasis will be placed upon the religious, cultural, social, economic, and political narrative of the period. (Cross-listed as THE 436X ) Offered alternate years (odd)
Arranged by Department This course provides hands-on field experience in which students work 37.5 hours per credit in a supervised role with an organization aligned with their history studies, allowing them to apply and enhance historical skills in a professional setting. Through collaboration with their supervisor, students develop an internship agreement outlining goals and competencies specific to history-related work. Both the employer-supervisor and college coordinator conduct thorough evaluations to support student growth and ensure learning outcomes are met. Students may elect to enroll for variable credit, ranging from 1 to 3 credits per course. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
Acceptance into the Humanities/Social Science Department and consent of the instructor.
HIS 451History Internship II1-3
Arranged by Department This course provides hands-on field experience in which students work 37.5 hours per credit in a supervised role with an organization aligned with their history studies, allowing them to apply and enhance historical skills in a professional setting. Through collaboration with their supervisor, students develop an internship agreement outlining goals and competencies specific to history-related work. Both the employer-supervisor and college coordinator conduct thorough evaluations to support student growth and ensure learning outcomes are met. Students may elect to enroll for variable credit, ranging from 1 to 3 credits per course. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading.
