4 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.
This course examines and interprets the major events and figures from Ancient Mesopotamia to the middle of the 20th century. Students critically observe the historical, religious, scientific, and political issues that have shaped the history of Europe and North America. Specific attention is paid to how PENNSYLVANIA INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | COLLEGE CATALOG 2026-2027 163
From the development of the wheel to modern-day science and computer and engineering advancements, society has been shaped by the technology of its times and vice versa. This class aims to examine the connection between great historical cultures and their technological achievements. Students learn how society adapts its technology based on the stability of its leadership and government, the success or failure of its economy, and the basic needs of the people who live in that society. Students study the corollary on how technology influences society (technological determinism). Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
This course focuses on the historical aspect of the major religions of the world Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Zoroastrianism. It will also examine the timeline and evolution of religion and how various religions have splintered off and created their religious movement. This course will ask students to analyze the role of religion within a political context and in historical terms. Images, myths, metaphors, symbols, and rituals relating to the history and practice of religion will be compared from religion to religion. This course will also discuss marginalized religions, ancient religions, and modern-day religious cults. Lastly, we will examine how religion shapes the modern world. Credit Hours: Lecture–3, Lab–0, Credits–3 Prerequisite(s): None
The Blues is one of the most important and influential musical genres of the past 200 years. This course examines the intersection of music, social justice, slavery, worker rights, and the American prison system. We will investigate how the blues shaped the conversation around these topics in America and how the nation shaped the music of the Blues. Lecture Prerequisite(s): None
Source: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
