36 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 101U.S. History I-Race and Reason (to 1860) (2 SH)
A lecture-based survey of U.S. history that highlights major events in Virginia history and politics, the American Revolution, the development of the U.S. and Virginia Constitutions, and the role of religion and culture, while providing a general overview of how the U.S. became a nation-state. Topics include: the creation and tragedy of race-based slavery, the emergence of a capitalist economy, the battle for women's rights, and the impact of immigration and urbanization. This course is highly recommended for first-year students as it helps develop study and success skills. Core: HI
HIST 102U.S. History II-Mechanization and Modernization
(1860-1918) (2 SH) A lecture-based survey of U.S. history that focuses on the change and tension created by the rapid expansion of industrial innovation and capitalism that drove the mechanization and modernization of America from the Civil War through the Great Depression. Topics include: the Civil War, Reconstruction, Western expansion, Imperialism, Progressivism, race and gender reforms, mass immigration and urbanization, fundamentalism, WWI, and the boom and collapse of the U.S. economy. This course is highly recommended for first-year students as it helps develop study and success skills. Core: HI
HIST 103US History III-Power and Paradox (1918-present)2
*HIST 222 African American History (3) *HIST 312 19th Century America, A Novel History (3) *HIST 321 Modernizing America, 1870-1940 (3) *HIST 412 The History of Recent America (3) Additional options as appropriate according to subject matter: HUM 330-335 Topics in Humanities (3); HIST 340-345 Topics in History and Gender (3); and HUM 420-425 Tutorial (3-4) Students pursuing teacher licensure are required to take HIST 101, 102, 103 and 222 and are strongly encouraged to take additional U.S. history courses. European and World History Courses (6 SH) Choose from this list:
HIST 121Global Past I-Civilization (to 1400) (2 SH)
This course will provide a broad overview of world societies and civilizations and the increasing connection among them from the beginning of human experience to the fifteenth-century. With a "Big History" approach as our background, the course will cover the political, philosophical, and cultural legacies of ancient American, Asian, African, and European civilizations, including the rise of major world religions. Core: CC, HI
HIST 122Global Past II-Modernization (post-1400) (2 SH)
This course takes a global history approach that seeks, as much as possible, to avoid a Eurocentric view, even as we explore the effects Western modernization has had on the world. A major focus will be attempting to explain why, how and when the imbalance of wealth and power among regions of the world developed. Students may not take both HIST 122 and HIST 182. Core: CC, HI
*HIST 231 Medieval Europe (3) *HIST 352 History of Women-Global Perspectives (3) *HIST 362 Renaissance and Reformation Europe (3) *HIST 365 Mennonite History and Thought (3) *HIST 391 Birth of Modernity in Europe (3)
A survey of U.S. history that addresses the changing role of the United States in the world along with significant social, economic and political changes within the U.S. Topics include: Reconstruction, Industrialization, urbanization and immigration, WWI, economic boom and collapse, WWII, the Cold War, Korean and Vietnam wars, Civil Rights movement, consumer culture, demographic shifts, and post-9/11 America. This course is recommended to all students wanting a better general understanding of modern American culture, politics, and society. This course is offered online through Lancaster; it is available to traditional students as well. Students may not take both HIST 103 and HIST 132.
This course will cover a broad overview of the history of the world from circa 1450 to the present by looking at major developments and points of contact between Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The main themes will revolve around revolutions and their influence on the fall and rise of empires within a globalizing world. We will examine the appeal and shortcoming of Liberalism, Communism, Fascism, and Islamism, and contemplate the tensions between liberty and order;liberty and equality, individualism and common welfare; and idealism and reality. This course is offered online through Lancaster; it is available to traditional students as well. Students 212 – Course Descriptions
A narrative history of the African American experience, driven by the study of African American literature and culture. Beginning with the development of race-based slavery and ending with current issues of blackness and whiteness, this course will trace the changing history of what it has meant to be "black" in the context of "white" America. (Spring 2024) Core: HI
A history of Europe from the late Roman Empire to the fifteenth century, with emphasis on the political, social, cultural and economic developments. Events and themes include feudalism, the rise and development of Christendom, art and architecture, church/state tensions, the Crusades, courtly love, monasticism and women. Personalities include kings and queens, popes, knights and women mystics. (Spring 2023) Core: HI
A general survey of African history from the pre-colonial to contemporary era, addressing religious and cultural shifts across various regions, the impact of Islamic and European colonization, the quest for independence, post-colonialism, and the complications of nationalism and globalization. (Fall 2023) Core: CC
HIST 31219th Century America, A Novel History (3 SH)
This course explores the years of national development from Jacksonian America to the end of the 19th century through the popular literature of the era, examining American self-idealization and reform, commercial and early industrial development, continental expansion, regionalism, slavery, and the growing issues of race, gender, and class. Special attention is given to the Civil War and to the experiences of women, immigrants, Native Americans and African Americans. Taking HIST 101 before this course is highly recommended. (Spring 2023)
This course is a study of the United States during the "Modern" period, a time when the country moved from a booming but tattered nation reeling from a civil war to an international giant with immense military and industrial power. Major themes include industrialization, economic vitality, immigration, urbanization, the Social Gospel and Progressive movements, normalization, World War I, the rise of the "New Negro," and the New Deal. Taking HIST 102 before this course is highly recommended. (Fall 2022)
This course is offered as instructors with special expertise in an area are available to offer unique or trial content. Possible topics include HIST 340 History and Gender, HIST 341 History of First Americans, and HIST 343 USA Today, 1940-Present.
HIST 352History of Women-Global Perspectives (3 SH)
A comparative study of how women around the world (organized around themes such as family, economics, politics, and sexuality) have experienced history. Emphasis will be on understanding changing gender roles in light of different historical events and cultures. The course will also provide an opportunity to examine current gender issues and become familiar with gender theory. (Spring 2024) Core: CC, HI
A study of the Italian and Northern Renaissance movements and a careful examination of the 16th- century reformations, both Protestant and Catholic. Besides cultural, intellectual, religious and political aspects of the period, social history and gender themes will be considered. Students will get to know diverse personalities such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Bloody Mary, and Martin Luther and be able to understand them in their historical contexts. (Spring 2024)
A survey of the Anabaptist movement and Mennonites throughout the world from the sixteenth to twenty-first centuries. Issues include pacifism, wealth, political participation, community and tensions between faith and the dominant culture. Particular attention is given to the Anabaptist vision and its relevance for 21st-century American life. (CHST 365) (Spring 2023)
The origins of many modern realities are found in 17th- and 18th-century Europe: imperialism, liberalism, conservatism, representative government, skepticism, religious tolerance, standing armies, laissez-faire capitalism, and a faith in science, reason and technology to bring about progress. This course uncovers these origins through a survey of political, social, economic, gender and cultural history from 1550 to 1815. Major themes include religious warfare, the witchcraft craze, overseas expansion, Rembrandt's Amsterdam, the Scientific Revolution, absolutism and constitutionalism, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution, culminating in Napoleon's empire. Students will try to grasp the mentality of the era through philosophy and literature from the times and through historical film. (Fall 2022)
This writing intensive course begins with World War II and then marches through the Cold War, suburbanization, the civil rights movements, and the ever-expanding U.S. presence in global issues via the study of multiple cultural texts (novels, films, music, memoirs, etc.). Major themes include radical political movements, Vietnam, Watergate, TV-culture, the Religious Right, and current political and social issues. Special attention is paid to U.S. involvement in global activities from the end of the Cold War to the present, with a strong emphasis on what "makes America American." Taking HIST 103 before this course is highly recommended. (Fall 2023) Core: WI
This writing intensive course begins with World War II and then marches through the Cold War, suburbanization, the civil rights movements, and the ever-expanding U.S. presence in global issues via the study of multiple cultural texts (novels, films, music, memoirs, etc.). Major themes include radical political movements, Vietnam, Watergate, TV culture, the Religious Right, and current political and social issues. Special attention is paid to U.S. involvement in global activities from the end of the Cold War to the present, with a strong emphasis on what "makes America American." Taking HIST 103 before this course is highly recommended. Prerequisite: WRIT 135 or WRIT 140. Designate: HI & WI
A historical survey of the Middle East. The particular focus may vary based on the instructor's expertise. The role of past and present U.S. foreign policies in these countries will be highlighted. 214 – Course Descriptions
HIST 435Martyrs, Merchants and Mendicants-1500 Years of the Christian Movement3
*HIST 461 Modern Europe (3) Additional options as appropriate according to subject matter: HUM 330-335 Topics in Humanities (3); HIST 340-345 Topics in History and Gender (3); and HUM 420-425 Tutorial (3-4) Students pursuing teacher licensure are required to take HIST 121, 122, and one of 123-126 and are strongly encouraged to take additional history courses in this category. Area Studies Courses (3 SH) Choose one course from this list: *HIST 251 History of Africa (3) *HIST 432 History of the Middle East (3) 2026-27 Undergraduate Programs of Study – 97
Designed for upper level history majors who want to explore career options and gain practical experience in fields that pertain to history. Placements include museums, historical societies, libraries, archives, law firms and government offices. Approval from the history department needed one semester in advance. Students take initiative in arranging their own placement. Internship can be completed in the summer. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Core: CL
Majors are strongly encouraged to take a wide range of history courses (United States, European, area studies) and to acquire a high level of proficiency in at least one foreign language. Careers in History include secondary education; public service; law; mediation; jobs at local, state and national government agencies; international development; graduate studies; library degree; and archival, library or museum work. History • 109
*POL 230 International Norms and Institutions (3) *PPX 371 Peace and Security in East Asia (3) * indicates the course is offered in alternate years Journalism, add-on teaching endorsement Contact: Kevin Seidel Semester Hours: 14-16 Format: Face-to-face Teacher licensure includes successful completion of general education requirements, a major, teacher licensure courses, and supporting journalism courses. Required Courses (14-16 SH)
HIST 495Gender Theory and Mennonite/Amish Women’s History3
Thoughtful depictions and analyses of Amish and Mennonite women’s historical and contemporary experiences are rare. Most scholarship on Mennonites and Amish overlook the contributions of Amish and Mennonite women to their religious communities and their place in broader society. However, newer approaches by scholars informed by gender theory include historical, anthropological, sociological and ethnographic studies. This course will survey current gender theory scholarship and its application to Amish and Mennonite women’s history. Class participants will investigate an opening dialogue between scholars of Amish and Mennonite women’s experience and those working in related fields such as gender theory and women’s history. Field trips to “Amish Country” and interviews with Amish women will augment readings, videos and other course material. Special Programs • 185
