54 courses with the subject HS, 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.
HS 101102 are required in the Gen-Ed11
BS 203 or BS 204 is recommended for the Gen-Ed social science Completion of the General Education Competencies Completion of the History Major Core (11 credits) Completion of the History Major Electives (21 credits) Completion of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science requirements (12 credits) Completion of required electives to bring total up to 120 credits (~20 credits) Completion of 33 credits at the 300-level or above Completion of the ACAT exam Completion of 120 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (two terms and 32 credit hours must be completed at Montreat College) History Major Core
A study of the major periods in world history, with primary attention given to western civilization and the western intellectual tradition and their impact on the rest of the world. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
HS 112PWestern Intellectual Tradition: From Leonardo to Hegel
This course is a study of the development of ideas from the Renaissance to the opening of the nineteenth century. Essentially, the course is a history of the life of ideas, and as such necessarily, it is an intellectual history covering a period of four centuries, during which the world transformed from medieval to modern. Special focus is given to invention; to inductive scientific method; to political, social, and religious ideas; and to the ideas of a selective few individuals who most contributed to this transformation of society into secularized states. Online only. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
An Honors Program history course that explores the history of world civilizations from the ancient to the medieval era through the study of Great Books and primary sources. Interdisciplinary course designed to challenge highly motivated students to a deeper reading in history. Enrollment by invitation only. Fulfills requirement of HS 101.
An Honors Program history course that explores the history of world civilizations from the Renaissance to the modern era through the study of Great Books and primary sources. Interdisciplinary course designed to challenge highly motivated students to a deeper reading in history. Enrollment by invitation only. Fulfills requirements of HS 102. 307
A survey of significant, themes, events, and people in United States history from the pre-Columbian past to the Civil War. Emphasis will be given to the important religious, political, economic, and social forces that shaped the culture and constitution of an emerging nation. North Carolina’s role in American history will be highlighted.
A survey of significant, themes, events, and people in United States history from the Civil War to the present day. Emphasis will be given to the important religious, political, economic, and social forces that shaped the culture and constitution of a modern nation. North Carolina’s role in American history will be highlighted.
An introduction to the practice of history including techniques, procedures, and skills of the working historian. The course will concentrate on research methodology, analytical and synthetic thinking skills, and the ability to organize and report research findings in both written and oral form. This course is specifically designed for sophomore History majors and minors.
This course examines European expansion and discovery of the North American continent; the British colonization of the Eastern seaboard; the colonial identity shaped by an amalgamation of African, Native American, and European cultures; and the American Revolution as a manifestation of the liberalism that shaped world history in the modern age. Specific attention is given to how Western race and gender prescriptions shaped the social framework of colonial America and underscored the complex interactions among colonial peoples. (3 credits, 5 weeks)
This course will provide students and faculty the opportunity to examine current issues or specialized topics within the discipline at a lower-level of study (appropriate for freshmen or sophomore academic experience). Topics will be determined by the department. Class will meet 15 hours for each hour of credit offered. Repeatable for different topics. (Offered by department discretion.)
A survey of the Christian movement in history, its beliefs, institutions, and worldwide expansion. Special emphasis will be given to historic forms of service and ministry in the world. Pre-requisites: HS 101-102 (or 171-172), BB 101 and BB 102 or 103, or permission of professor.
A survey of political thought from the Greek city-states to the political philosophers of the twentieth century. Pre-requisites: HS 101-102 (or 171-172).
HS 303Social and Intellectual History of the United States3
A study of American life, emphasizing important social and intellectual movements and their effects on American culture. Pre-requisites: HS 101-102 (or 171-172). (Offered alternate years.)
The evolution of the federal constitution from national supremacy and dual sovereignty, with special emphasis upon the constitutional significance of the post-Civil War amendments, through the federal constitutional development in the fields of business regulation, federal-state relations, civil liberties, and civil rights. Pre-
An examination of the political, economic, social, and intellectual development of Russia. Pre-requisites: HS 101-102 (or 171-172). (Offered every third year.)
The Interdisciplinary Studies minor is designed to complement a student’s major through thorough exposure to a broad range of disciplines, enhancement of critical thinking skills, and engagement of issues from a worldview perspective. It prepares students to discern truth, engage others respectfully, and serve as agents of renewal and reconciliation in the world. 136
A study of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome that includes the following topics: the formation of the Greek people, the rise of the Greek city-states, the Persian and Peloponnesian wars, the Macedonian conquests of Philip II and Alexander, the rise of the Roman Republic, the Punic Wars and transition to empire, the Pax Romana, the spread of Christianity, and the decline and fall of Rome. The cultural legacy and historical impact of Greece and Rome on the modern world will be highlighted. Pre-
A study of medieval civilizations from the fall of Rome to the eve of the Renaissance with a particular focus on Roman, Germanic, Byzantine, and Arab influences across the European, Mediterranean, and Islamic worlds. Themes include the development of Christianity in matters of church and state; feudalism, urbanism, and society in the Middle Ages; the interaction of world civilizations; and the cultural legacy and historical impact of the medieval world. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
A cultural history of Europe from the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries probing the origins of the modern West. Themes include the political, social, cultural, and religious developments that created modern Europe and shaped cross-cultural encounters with the continents of Africa, Asia, South America, and North America. Attention is given to the cultural legacy of the Renaissance and to the widespread impact of the rise of Protestantism. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
The history of Europe from the French Revolution to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Special attention is paid to political, social, cultural, and religious developments including the rise of industrial society, ideologies and protest movements, nation-building, mass politics, materialism, interaction with the non-Western world, and the state of Christianity in modern Europe. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
A survey of some of the main currents in political, social, and intellectual history from the early seventeenth century through the late eighteenth century, with particular attention given to selected "revolutionary" political and intellectual movements such as the English Revolution, the emergence of 212
The history of Europe from the French Revolution to World War I. Special attention is paid to social and cultural developments, including the rise of industrial society, ideologies and protest movements, nation-building, mass politics, materialism, and th the fin de siecle [end of the 19 century] revolution in art and thought.
A study of the causes, ideals, and events of the American Revolution and its aftermath. Themes include the disruption of British North America, the Revolutionary War, the 308
An examination of the causes, nature, and consequences of the American Civil War with a particular focus on the military and social dynamics of the war. Other topics include the nature of slavery, the rise of abolitionism, secession and disunion, and the effort to reconstruct American society and government. Special reliance will be placed upon the use of primary source documents. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
A study of post-World War II America from the end of the Second World War to the present. Themes explored include the Cold War at home and abroad, the nature of the modern presidency, liberalism and conservatism as dominant political ideologies, consumerism, popular culture, the social movements and cultural revolutions of the Sixties, foreign policy and domestic debates in the post-9/11 world, and the place of religion in American life. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
A study of the history of constitutional thought from English common law to contemporary Supreme Court decisions. The influences and precursors to the United States Constitution will be explored as will the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention and ensuing ratification debates. The text, amendments, and history of interpretation will be discussed along with issues such as federal-state relations, civil liberties, and civil rights. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
A survey of the variety of religious expressions in the United States from the colonial era to the present day. The role that religion in general and Christianity in particular have played in American social, cultural, and political life will be emphasized. Pre-requisites:
A study of American culture and the role intellectual movements play in shaping it. Special emphasis on the development and global impact of American popular culture as well as how ideas related to religion, race, gender, class, and politics help define the American experience. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
A survey of the Christian movement in history, its beliefs, institutions, and worldwide expansion. Attention will be given to doctrinal and ecclesial development, spirituality and devotional practices, historical expressions of service and ministry, and the 136
This interdisciplinary course provides an opportunity to move beyond the news headlines in order to explore the emergence of the Modern Middle East from the 18th century to “The Arab Spring”. Students will examine Middle Eastern languages, religions and cultures; the impact of imperialism, nationalism, secularism, and militant Islam on the region; and ponder the possibility of peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
A military, political, social, and cultural overview of First and Second World Wars with special emphasis on the interrelatedness of these conflicts. Extensive use will be made of primary source documents in a variety of mediums. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172). 309
This course examines world politics from 1941 to the 1990s. Students will examine the origins of the Cold War, the development of the United States as a superpower on the global stage, and the ways in which the American Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union played out in Europe, the Middle East, and the Majority World. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
This course examines the social, cultural, and political implications of European colonialism, imperialism and decolonization from 1492 to the present. Focus is placed on the European conquests of the Americas, the global British Empire, and the preponderance of American influence in the recent past. Themes include colonial and post-colonial identity, religious contact and conflict, and orientalism. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
A survey of political thought from the Greek city-states to the political philosophers of the twentieth century. Topics of study include the foundations of authority, the responsibilities of the state, the nature of justice, understandings and critiques of democracy, and historical understandings of the relation of church and state. Primary sources will be emphasized. Pre-requisites: HS 101, 102 (or 171-172).
The IS minor is designed to complement a student’s major through thorough exposure to a broad range of disciplines, enhancement of critical thinking skills, and engagement of issues from a worldview perspective. It prepares students to discern truth, engage others respectfully, and serve as agents of renewal and reconciliation. 214
This interdisciplinary, experiential learning course will explore how human interaction with nature influences historical outcomes. Special attention is paid to the way nature shapes human history, settlement, and conflict; the ways in which humans have understood, utilized, and transformed the natural world; and how religious, cultural, scientific, and political attitudes toward nature have changed over time. Pre-requisites:
HS 401American Revolution and Early National Period 1763–18153
A study of the Revolution, Critical Period, new Constitution, new government, rise of Jeffersonian democracy, and second War for Independence. Pre-requisites: HS 201- 202. (Offered alternate years.)
HS 402American Nationalism and Sectionalism 1815–18613
A study of the period of national growth after the War of 1812 and the development of the antebellum sectional issues that evolved into the Civil War. Pre-requisites: HS 201- 202. (Offered alternate years.)
The origins and nature of Medieval civilization with emphasis on Roman, German, Byzantine, and Arab influences which worked to create it and subsequent expansion of government, church, business, and city life. Pre-requisites: HS 101-102 (or 171- 172). (Offered every third year.)
A course which examines those forces that have influenced our present century, as represented in two world wars, growth of political ideologies, bipolarity and polycentric political and economic tendencies. De-colonization, Third World developments and dilemmas, and present-day economic, social, and political structures are included.
A study of ancient civilization including the formation of the Greek people, Athens, Sparta, the Persian and Peloponnesian wars, Philip and Alexander, Hellenic and Hellenistic philosophy, Etruscans, rise of the Roman Republic, Punic Wars, Pax Romana, spread of Christianity, and decline and fall of Rome. Pre-requisites: HS 101- 102 (or 171-172). (Offered alternate years.)
A cultural history of Europe from the fourteenth through the seventeenth centuries probing the origins of the modern Western mind. Sympathetic attention will be given to artistic and ethical values; to religious, philosophical, and scientific worldviews; and to exploration, war, politics, and socioeconomic circumstances. Pre-requisites: HS 101- 102 (or 171-172). (Offered alternate years.)
An in-depth military and political study of America’s greatest epic and tragedy, the American Civil War. The course focuses on the period 1850 to 1865. Special reliance will be placed upon the use of primary documents. Pre-requisites: HS 101-102 (or 171- 172). (Offered alternate years.)
A military, political, and social overview of the Second World War with special emphasis placed upon global perspectives. Extensive use will be made of primary documents in a variety of mediums. Pre-requisites: HS 101-102 (or 171-172). (Offered alternate years.)
This course will examine post-World War II America from the end of the war to the present. Important political, cultural, social, economic and religious developments in 213
Students will participate in exhibit and archival work at a local historical center. Students will be immersed in this professional context, receive supervision from a professor and on-site supervisor, and write an intensive paper on themes related to public history. Pre-requisites: This course is for History majors only.
