26 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 111SURVEY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION Three hours credit
A general historical survey of the economic, religious, cultural, geographical, and politi- cal developments of western civilization from the Greeks through 1660 A.D. Offered every semester.
Subtotal Enhanced General Education Requirements 8 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 31 Thirteen hours are fulfilled through the program’s major requirements. RELIGION REQUIREMENTS 18 ELECTIVES 0 TOTAL HOURS IN PROGRAM 130 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MAST
A study of Europe from 1815 to the present. Special emphasis will be placed on the roles of liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, socialism, imperialism, the industrial revolution, the world wars, and the cold war in shaping Europe today. Offered Fall Semester, even years.
A study of the Christian Church from the apostles to the present age. Special emphasis will be given to the major reform movements of the church. Offered Fall Semester.
An historical study of the problematic relationship between the Christian religion and the varying positions and practices which have evolved in the Christian Church as a result of the church’s double wrestle with its Lord and with the culture of the society with which it lives in symbiosis.
A historical study of the text, canon, transmission, and translations of the Bible from the close of the New Testament to the present with a special emphasis on the history of the English Bible.
HIS 350HISTORY OF LATIN AMERICA Three hours credit
A study of the exploration, discovery, settlement, development, and independence of Latin America, with special emphasis on the social, cultural, political, economic, and reli- gious contributions. Offered Fall Semester, odd years.
HIS 355ASIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE Three hours credit
A survey of Asian Civilizations from ancient times to present, with special emphasis on changes in centuries-old forms of social, economic, and political organizations. Offered Spring Semester.
HIS 399HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY One-Four hours credit
An independent study supervised by three faculty members that provides the student who qualifies under the honors guidelines the opportunity to pursue a special topic of his/her choice.
HIS 410THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN AMERICA Three hours credit
An indepth study of the United States from 1850 to 1900. Special emphasis will be placed on the American Civil War, Rise of Labor, Farmers and Native American Indians. Offered Fall Semester.
History Electives 15 Subtotal Specialty 36 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 38 This program requires 6 hours of language at the intermediate level. Three hours of the Understanding Contemporary Society requirement are fulfilled by HIS 212 RELIGION REQUIREMENTS 15 Three hours of the Biblical Faith and Lifestyle requirement are fulfilled by HIS 342 ELECTIVES 41 TOTAL HOURS IN PROGRAM 130 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HISTORY HEST (Economics Emphasis, Teacher Licensure, Grades 7-12) SPECIALTY AREA REQUIREMENTS Credit Hours
A study of the ancient Near Eastern, Greek, and early Roman civilizations. Special emphasis will be given to archaeological information illustrating the interrelationships between the Old Testament and the history and culture of these civilizations. Offered Fall Semester.
HIS 440ROME AND THE EARLY CHURCH Three hours credit
A study of early church history and thought in the context of the classical culture of Rome from the late Republic until 476 A.D. Special emphasis will be given to church/state relations after the New Testament era. Offered Spring Semester.
A study of the political, social, and religious history of the Middle Ages (c. 300-1400) in Europe with a special emphasis on England and Ireland, Jewish history, women’s roles in society, and popular religion and heresy.