Sample Core Courses
HIS 1011. HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I – A survey of the development of political, social, and religious cultures before 1600. The roots of Mesopotamian and Hebrew civilizations establish the sources from which Western Civilization springs. The course acquaints students with the foundation of Western history as it moves through the Greco-Roman and the Judeo-Christian worlds to 1600.
HIS 1022. HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II – Continues the survey of western history from 1600 to the present. Attention is given to European political, social, and religious developments. Major topics include revolutions in science and industry, the Enlightenment, the Church, radical movements, imperialism, Darwinism, modern democracy, and totalitarianism. American heritage is included to incorporate its connection with the western world.
HIS 2013. HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES – A study of the United States from earliest exploration and settlement through the present era, with attention to helping the student obtain an understanding of the development of American institutions and acquire a greater appreciation of the American heritage.
HIS 2201. INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF HISTORY – Provides an introduction to the study of history as a discipline for History majors. Serves as an introduction to philosophies, terms, and methodologies appropriate to the field. Of particular concern to this course is an investigation of the following questions: What is history? What is a historian? What is the historian’s task? What are the historian’s tools?
HIS2605. NON-WESTERN CULTURES AND PEOPLES – A study of cultures and people groups of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern civilizations. Attention will be given to geography and natural resources; political, cultural, intellectual, and religious development; and imperialism, terrorism, and modern conflicts.
