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Hi 101: The Making of the Modern World 3 credits
The course focuses on the process of historical thinking from a biblical perspective by investigating the forces and factors that have shaped the world we live in today, and by studying themes including empire building, revolutions, religious movements, philosophical and artistic accomplishments, social and economic networks.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | SH |
| 2 | MWF | 12:00–12:50 | SH |
Hi 105: Introduction to Historical Studies-EXP 3 credits
Applying historical thinking to the craft of historical narrative and the nature and limits of historical evidence from both primary and secondary sources. Focus on research methods and analysis of narratives, exploring issues of agency, determinism, and contingency through examination of historical narrative and the creation of historical narrative. Assessments include oral and written presentations.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Hi 150: American Military History 3 credits
Provides a historical perspective on decisions made by American military leaders and studies major military engagements from the colonial period to the present. Examines motivational devices, battle strategies, rules of engagement, supply management, transportation, and logistics. Reviews approaches officers have used throughout history to lead their troops into battle and inspire them to victory. Not applicable toward a major or minor.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:30–10:45 | Al 215 |
Hi 201: United States History to 1865 3 credits
A survey of American history from the colonial era through 1865 with a blend of political, economic and cultural aspects.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | Al 215 |
Hi 202: United States History from 1865 to the Present 3 credits
A survey of American history from 1865 to the present with a blend of political, economic and cultural aspects.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Hi 300: Ancient Near East & Greece 3 credits
The rise of civilization in the Mesopotamian, Nile and Aegean areas; the development of Hellenic and Hellenistic cultures and their contributions to later ages.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | Al 115 |
Hi 301: Rome 3 credits
The rise and development of Roman civilization from its prehistoric origins to imperial dominance, with emphasis on cultural and religious developments, the rise of Christianity and the declines of both the Republic and the Empire.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 310: Middle Ages 3 credits
Medieval Europe from the fall of Rome to 1300 with emphasis on the Roman Catholic Church, the development of states and cultural revival.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 330: Colonial Era in America 3 credits
Colonial America with an emphasis on British North America and including the French, Spanish and native Americans. The development of colonial empire and the intersection of European and American cultures.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:30–10:45 | Al 102 |
Hi 333: Civil War & Reconstruction 3 credits
Sectional discord and constitutional crises as antecedents to the secession and armed conflict in the United States, major campaigns of the Civil War, and reconstruction of the South and transformation of the North.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 335: History of Christianity 3 credits
Overviews the history of the Christian faith since the New Testament era. Notes the formative influence of the early church councils and places special emphasis on the nature and contributions of the Reformation. Discusses modern Christian history with application to contemporary theological issues.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | Al 313 |
Hi 350: The West since 1914 3 credits
Europe and the United States from 1914 to the present with emphasis on political, economic and cultural aspects.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
Dates offered:
Hi 360: The Non-Western World since 1914 3 credits
Struggle for independence, impact of the West, disintegration of the traditional order, emergence into the modern world and contemporary problems.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 370: Early Modern Europe & The French Revolution 3 credits
From the Thirty Years' War to 1815, the rise of Prussia and Russia, Napoleon and his significance, and philosophical evaluation of the era.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | Al 215 |
Hi 400: Special Topics in History 3 credits
This course focuses on a particular topic, problem era or historical approach chosen by the professor.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 401: Special Topics in History 3 credits
This course focuses on a particular topic, problem era or historical approach chosen by the professor.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 402: Renaissance 3 credits
The transition in Europe from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era, including historical background, developments in thought and philosophy, humanism, the arts and government, 1300-1550.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 405: Reformation 3 credits
Precursors of the German Reformation with emphasis on the contributions of Martin Luther, the Reformation in other countries and the Roman Catholic reaction.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 406: Historiography 3 credits
Introduction to the history of history and the philosophy of history; the use of historical tools; methods of investigation; problems of interpretation.
Prerequisites: Hi 101, Hi 105.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 12:00–1:15 | Al 215 |
Hi 407: England to 1750 3 credits
England from pre-Roman era to 1750. Emphasis on the monarchy, law, parliament, society, economics and church reformation.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 409: Middle East: Imperialism & Modern States 3 credits
The Middle East from AD 570 to the present. Topics covered are political, military, economic, cultural and imperial history, and a comparison of basic Islamic and Christian doctrines and practices.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 414: Philosophy of History 3 credits
Introduction to interpretation of history from the early Greek era to the 21st century with special emphasis on the 19th and 20th centuries. Formation of a biblically consistent worldview.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 418: History of Religion in America 3 credits
A survey of the major religious developments in the United States from the colonial period to the present, focusing on the transition from a predominant Protestant orthodoxy to religious pluralism. The course examines both the ideas of religious movements and their impact on American society.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:30–2:45 | Al 215 |
Hi 425: America's Ideological Foundations 3 credits
A study of the political beliefs of the founders of the United States, the sources of those beliefs, the effect of those beliefs on the establishment of the United States.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
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| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | Al 108 |
Hi 440: Historical Research & Writing 3 credits
Techniques of historical research, analysis and composition culminating in a formal article-length paper based in part on primary documentation. Required of all students majoring in History .
Prerequisite: Hi 406.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Hi 449: American Legal History 3 credits
Major developments in American legal history from the colonial period to the present with emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 452: Europe in the 19th Century 3 credits
Europe from the fall of Napoleon to the outbreak of World War I. Modern nationalism, militarism, and imperialism, and their influence upon international affairs and upon the forms of international relationships.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 460: American Social History since 1865 3 credits
A survey of the major social and cultural developments in the United States since 1865 with emphases on Victorian culture, modern culture, film, music, religion, gender and race.
Prerequisite: Hi 101.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 480: History Internship 3 credits
Interns will be introduced to broader perspectives of history such as historical literature, museum and library work, archaeology, the national park system, business or government. The internship encourages thoughtful reflection on future service and career goals.
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Hi 490: Independent Study in History 3 credits
Special study of a project chosen in consultation with history faculty.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 498: American Studies 3 credits
Combination of travel and lecture in the United States.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Hi 499: European Studies 3 credits
Combination of travel and lectures in Europe.
This course is not offered this academic year.