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22 courses with the subject HIWD, 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.

HIWD 320History of Africa3

A comprehensive survey of African history.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 341Modern Islamic Civilization3

A survey of Muslim Civilization and history since 1453, including the development of the modern Islamic state, Muslim philosophy and mysticism, religious practices, arts and literature. (Formerly HIWD 441)

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 350East Asian Civilization3

A survey of "the great tradition" that developed in China and spread to Japan and its transformation in modern times. Covers events in China and Japan down to the present. (Formerly HIWD 450)

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 355World War II3

This course explores the causes, circumstances, and consequences of World War II primarily in the European and Pacific-Asian Theaters of War. Topics will include the major political, social, economic, military, environmental, and cultural aspects of the war.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 370Comparative Civilization3

A comparative study of selected world civilizations with attention to the interaction with the West and the dynamics of cultural change. (Formerly HIWD 470)

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 371Latin American Civilization: Colonial Period3

Iberian and Amerindian backgrounds with special emphasis on Aztec, Maya and Inca cultures; the epoch of European conquest and colonization; a description and analysis of the development of colonial institutions; the independence movements. (Formerly HIWD 471)

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 372Latin American Civilization: National Period3

The colonial inheritances which influenced national development; political, economic and religious trends of the 19th century; revolutionary trends in the 20th century. (Formerly HIWD 472)

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 375East Asian Warfare3

The course examines military conflicts in East Asia throughout history, with an emphasis on China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. Focus is placed on strategy, operations and tactics in the East Asia.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 376Middle Eastern Warfare3

A survey of the military history of the Greater Middle East from Antiquity to the Present.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 460Atlantic World3

This course examines the social, cultural, political, and economic interactions of the Atlantic World from circa. 1492 - circa. 1825.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 495Directed Research1-3

Directed research in World history

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 497Special Topics in World History1-3

Study of a special topic in World history

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 550History of Slavery and Servitude in the Western World3

This course examines the history of slavery and other forms of servitude in the Western world from the ancient civilizations of the Near East through the modern nation-states of Europe and the Americas.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 555World War II3

This course is a comprehensive examination of the causes, course, and significance of World War II.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 560History of the Atlantic World3

This course examines the social, cultural, political and economic exchanges and interactions of the Atlantic World circa. 1492-circa 1825.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 595Directed Readings3

Directed readings in world history

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 597Special Topics in World History3

This course will allow students to study and research a special topic related to World history.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 650Modern Naval Warfare3

The modern history, doctrine, and impact of warfare at sea and on significant bodies of water.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 655World War II3

The course examines the causes, course, and significance of World War II with a focus on coalition warfare, joint operations, multi-theatre campaigns, total war, and combined arms.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 660Asymmetrical and Irregular Warfare3

The methodologies, approaches, and asymmetric aspects of modern warfare. Emphasis is placed upon the conditions and violent struggles occurring between state and non-state actors to influence populations.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 665The Cold War3

This course examines the causes, course, and significance of the Cold War with a focus on nuclear armaments policy, limited wars, technological transformations, and superpower challenges.

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

HIWD 797Seminar in World History3

Prerequisite: HIST 501 and HIST 502

Subject: HIWD
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credit Hour(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: catalog.liberty.edu

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