39 courses with the subject HIST, 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.
HIST 103FRESHMAN SEMINAR. This course is designed to take beginning history
majors methodically through the process and techniques of historical research, from the crafting of a question through written and oral presentations of one’s work. It emphasizes designing historical research questions; finding, evaluating, and using primary and secondary sources; citing sources properly; and writing a cogent paper. Students will also be introduced to the philosophical dimensions of the discipline including ways in which the historian may contribute to the common good. Topics of study vary depending on the instructor. This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Three hours.
HIST 120FOUNDATIONS OF HISTORY. An introduction to the principal theories
ideas, concepts, methods, and debates that have shaped the discipline of history. The course examines competing perspectives on history, human nature, and providence. It analyzes how historians use and evaluate evidence and provides Christian perspectives on history. Three hours.
HIST 144WORLD HISTORY II. A survey of the history of world societies from the
early modern period to the present. Special emphasis is given to the interrelationship between the Western world and the non-Western world. Three hours.
HIST 201HISTORIOGRAPHY. An introduction to the art and craft of history. Students
learn the basics of the discipline of history, focusing on what historians do and have done, the essential concepts and methodologies they use, and the vocabularies they employ. Students sharpen the skills essential for work as a historian: critical reading, effective analysis, excellent writing, and skillful communication. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL). Three hours.
HIST 204HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION. A survey of the historical and philosophical foundations of education from antiquity to the present day. It includes an analysis of political, sociological, and economic issues related to American education with emphasis upon understanding the contributions of Christianity, Western Civilization and the field of education. Three hours.
HIST 206ANCIENT EMPIRES I: NEAR EAST AND GREECE. A survey of ancient
Near Eastern, Aegean and Hellenistic worlds with emphasis on the formation of and resistance to empires. The course explores the varied cultural legacies of these ancient cultures and civilizations. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 209RENAISSANCE AND EARLY MODERN EUROPE. An examination of the
Renaissance, the formation of nation states in the fifteenth century, the Reformation of the sixteenth century, and the political, social, and intellectual origins of modern Europe before the French Revolution. Three hours.
HIST 212MODERN EUROPE. An examination of European states and the nature of
European identity from 1789 to the present, focusing on political, economic, and social revolutions; the impact of the global wars of the twentieth century; and the tensions surrounding European integration from 1945 onward. Three hours.
HIST 230MODERN SOUTH ASIAN HISTORY. This course introduces the major
themes, ideas, and events of Modern South Asian history. While each of the modern constituent nations (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka) will be discussed in comparison to one another, this course will focus on the regions known today as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. We will examine social change, intellectual movements, and the political currents of South Asia from the seventeenth century to the present. This class will also include introductions to the cultures of South Asia through food, major holidays, major religions, and contemporary politics. At the end of this class, students will be able to narrate the major events of Modern South Asian history, understand better its cultural and physical geography, and recognize the ways South Asia’s past shapes its contemporary roles in the world. Three hours.
HIST 231MODERN LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY. The story of Latin America from
the beginning of the colonial period to the present. The class explores the geography and history of those countries colonized by Spain and Portugal in the sixteenth century, which still preserve the influence of Iberian political and social principles today. It also examines the subsequent political, social, and economic development of Latin America, the complicated relationships between individual countries in this region, and the increasing relationships between the region as a whole and the rest of the world. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 253UNITED STATES HISTORY SURVEY. An introductory survey of American
history from its colonial origins to the present. This course examines political, social, economic, religious, and cultural developments. Prerequisite: Middle Level Education majors only. Three hours.
HIST 260INDEPENDENT STUDY. Individual study of specialized topics in history
Sophomore standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours. HIST 261. BRITISH HISTORY TO 1781. A survey of British history with special emphasis on the development of the common law, parliament, and the British constitution. Recommended for pre-law students. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 265HISTORY OF SPAIN, 1500 TO PRESENT. An introduction to Spanish
history from the union of the Crowns of Castile and Aragon to the present day. The central theme of the course is the problem of identity—how have the Iberian peoples identified themselves over time—and the political, religious, economic, and social difficulties historically associated with identity. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 270INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. An opportunity to conduct supervised research
in history. Sophomore standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours. HIST 283. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES TO 1865. An introductory survey of American history from its colonial origins until the end of the Civil War. The course examines political, social, economic, religious, and cultural developments. Three hours. HIST 285. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1865. An introductory survey of American history from Reconstruction to the present. The course examines political, social, economic, religious, and cultural developments. Three hours.
HIST 317CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF THE UNITED STATES I. A study of the
development of the United States Constitution through use of the case study method. This course especially focuses on the constitutional powers of the three branches of government, the relationship between state and federal governmental powers, and property rights and economic liberties. Students may not receive credit for both History 317 and Political Science 317. Three hours.
HIST 318CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF THE UNITED STATES II. A study of the
development of the United States Constitution through the use of the case study method. This course especially focuses on the idea of equality and the equal protection clause, due process, privacy and liberty rights, freedom of speech, press and religion and other Bill of Rights issues. Students may not receive credit for both History 318 and Political Science 318. Three hours.
HIST 336UNITED STATES MILITARY HISTORY. A study of the socio-political
economic, technological and human aspects of war that traces the development of “the American art of war” from the early colonial period to the present. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 346BYZANTIUM AND ISLAM. A thematic overview of the pre-modern
Byzantine and Islamic worlds, from their common roots in the Mediterranean world of Late Antiquity to the establishment of the Islamic Empires and Kingdoms of the Near East, Asia, and Africa. The course traces the transformation, flourishing, and decline of Byzantium concurrently with the rise of Islam to world dominance. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 349AMERICAN RELIGIOUS HISTORY. An exploration of religion in America
that focuses on the various individuals and religious groups, events, ideas, and organizations that have had the most significant impact on American life. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 350SPORTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY. An overview of sports in America from
colonial times until the present that focuses especially on the relationship between sports and society and issues of race, class, and gender. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 360INDEPENDENT STUDY. An advanced course for students with substantial
background in college history courses. Intensive and independent research into a particular historical question. Junior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours.
HIST 365VIETNAM. This course will cover the history of Vietnam and its people from
their Bronze Age beginnings through the Indochina Wars of the twentieth century to their evolving position in Southeast Asia at the turn of the new millennium. This course seeks to rectify the overbearing “Hawk” and “Dove” perspectives that see “the Vietnam War” chiefly through the lens of American political and social history. The focus will instead be placed on Vietnam’s ability to absorb foreign influences while at the same time adopting these influences to create a vibrant and comparatively strong identity. Three hours.
HIST 372THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON. An investigation of the
French Revolution and Napoleonic France. Organized in a seminar format, this course analyzes the causes, major players, events, and consequences of the French Revolution. It explores the significant ideas that influenced or arose out of the French Revolution and the effect these ideas have on our current understanding of politics, society, and human nature. It assesses the pivotal role Napoleon Bonaparte played in the French Revolution and the debate over whether he represents the fruition of, or the antithesis to, the Revolution. Finally, the course examines the concept of revolution, evaluating the description or definitions of revolutions, and similarities between the French and other modern or pre- modern revolution. Three hours.
HIST 376ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND THE HELLENISTIC WORLD. An
exploration of the life of Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic world created by his conquests. The course analyzes how the traditions of the Greeks were synthesized with the heritage of western Asia and northeast Africa to shape a world stretching from the Balkans to India. Alternate years, three hours.
HIST 378FOOD AND FEASTING IN THE WESTERN TRADITION. An
examination of the mystery and wonder of man as the only animal who eats instead of feeds. The course will analyze the dining patterns and habits of the Hebrews, Greeks, Romans, and early Christians. Through the developments in dining brought about by the Industrial Revolution and the global economy, students will learn that mealtimes are more than a mere intersection of meat and drink. On a deeper level, our meals represent the intersection of theology, philosophy, history, and poetry. This amazing interplay reaches its epic fulfillment in the Feast – a special time at which family, congregations, and local communities gather round to celebrate the Abundance and the Divine. Three hours.
HIST 400SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR. A seminar designed to take seniors
methodically through the process of writing a substantial research paper in history. It includes selecting a topic, conducting research (mostly in primary sources), constructing a detailed outline, writing, and presenting a paper. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI), Speaking Intensive (SI), and Information Literacy (IL). Three hours.
HIST 460INDEPENDENT STUDY. An advanced course for students with substantial
background in college history courses. Intensive and independent research into a particular historical question. Senior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One, two or three hours.
HIST 480INTERNSHIP IN HISTORY. A semester of intensive study and work, usually
off-campus, undertaken by the student with the approval of the faculty of the Department of History. A student must have a minimum QPA of 3.0 and may not have completed an internship in any other department, although exceptions may be made for a GCCI internship. Students are required to keep a journal of weekly activities and complete a project agreed upon with the Department. An internship in history may be taken at any institution that practices Public History. One to six hours.
HIST 488SEMINAR IN HISTORY. An advanced course for junior and senior students
desiring an in-depth exploration of one historical problem, involving individual research, discussion, oral reports, and written essays. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. One, two or three hours.
HIST 499HONORS IN HISTORY. Seniors who have shown special aptitude in history
may, upon invitation and permission of the department, undertake special research in history. A 30-page historical paper and a defense of the paper before the history faculty are required. Three hours.
