Faculty

Clyde P. Greer, Jr.
Jeffrey A. Jensen
John Stead

Prof Publications

Prof. John Owen: The Hidden History of the Historic Fundamentalists 1933-1948: Reconsidering the Historic Fundamentalists’ Response to the Upheavals, Hardships and Horrors of the 1930s and 1940s

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Programs

Program Credits

General Education: 40
Bible: 21
Major Core Courses: 51
Emphasis/Electives: 0-9

Sample Course Offerings:

• Machiavelli
• The Federalist Papers
• Introduction to Constitutional Law
• Western Political Philosophy
• Renaissance Europe
• Ancient Roman History
• Europe from 1914-1945

Career Paths

• Historian
• Politician
• Political Scientist
• Lobbyist
• Museum Curator

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  Course Number	Course Name	Units
  H334	20th Century Wars Crises Resets	3
  H383	Ancient Roman History	3
  H332	California Past And Present	3
  H424	Civil War Reconstruction	3
  H335	Colonial Revolutionary America	3
  H326	Contemporary U S History	3
  H381	Cultural Geography	3
  H453	Development Of Modern Europe	3
  H323	Early National Period Of The U S	3
  H346	East Asian History To 1945	3
  H230	Essentials Of U S History	3
  H211	Essentials of World History I	3
  H212	Essentials of World History II	3
  H363	Ethnic America	3
  H421	Historical Research Techniques	3
  H378	Historical Theology	3
  H365	History Of The Church	3
  H327	Latin American History	3
  H315	Medieval Europe	3
  H454	Nineteenth Century Europe	3
  H395X	Oxford British Medieval History	5
  H316	Renaissance Europe	3
  H492	Senior Seminar In History	3
  H499	Special Historical Studies	1
  H464	The Reformation Era	3
  H325	The United States From 1941 73	3
  BCH487	U S Church History	3
  H486	U S Church History II	3
  H487	U S Church History	3
  H343	U S Constitutional History	3
  H324	U S History From 1900 1941	3
  H241	U S History I	3
  H242	U S History II	3
  H499a	Wars Of America	3
  H311	World History I Plus	3

  H334 20th Century Wars Crises Resets

  Military, political, diplomatic, social, and economic history of World War I and the Treaty of Versailles, the Great Depression, the rise of fascism, World War II, and the early Cold War.

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  H383 Ancient Roman History

  This course is a survey of the history of the Roman Republic and Empire and an introduction to the histories written by the ancient Romans. Students will read selecitons from Livy, Tacitus, Caesar, and others.

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  H332 California Past And Present

  A study of cultural, economic, geographical and political developments in California starting with its Native-American residents, through the Spanish and Mexican periods, and continuing to its present multicultural state. California’s present government structure is also examined.

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  H424 Civil War Reconstruction

  An examination of political, social, economic, and military facets of the Civil War and Reconstruction periods, including such topics as: the nature of the Union under the Constitution, the importance of regional economic specialization, the crucial role of race relations in American society, and ethical questions concerning slavery and war.

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  H335 Colonial Revolutionary America

  An examination of economic, political, social, geographical, and cultural developments in the North American colonies from their discovery to the writing of the Constitution in 1787. Topics include the clash of Native-American and European cultures, colonial religious beliefs and practices, the institutionalization of slavery, formative experiences in self-government, and the ideologies of the Revolution and Constitution.

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  H326 Contemporary U S History

  Social, cultural, economic, geographic, political, and diplomatic developments in the U.S. from approximately 1968 to the present. The following topics are addressed: post-industrial economics, the end of the Cold War, and various manifestations of the “culture wars.”

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  H381 Cultural Geography

  An examination of human and physical geography, including world-wide patterns and developments concerning demographics, race, language, religion, industrialization, urbanization, and ecology. Locations of all the world’s nations will be learned during studies of regional geography.

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  H453 Development Of Modern Europe

  A survey of European history from the peace of Westphalia to the French Revolution (A.D. 1648-1789). Areas of focus will include the growth of absolute monarchies; the English Civil War; the rise of Prussia and Austria; developments in science, philosophy, economics and political thought; the Enlightenment and its impact; the philosophers and enlightened despots.

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  H323 Early National Period Of The U S

  A study of formative political, economic, geographical, social, diplomatic, and cultural developments between 1789 and 1848. Topics include constitutional questions, origins and evolution of political parties, early industrialization, wars with Britain, Mexico and Native Americans, and Jacksonian era democratic and social reforms.

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  H346 East Asian History To 1945

  A survey of East Asian history and geography with the major emphasis on the political and cultural histories of China and Japan to 1945. This course uses a historical and comparative approach.

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  H230 Essentials Of U S History

  An examination of noteworthy political, geographical, social, cultural, and economic trends in the United States from the colonial era to the present.

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  H211 Essentials of World History I

  A broad survey integrating important geographical, intellectual, cultural, social, political, and economic developments within the world’s major civilizations from earliest times to the 17th century.

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  H212 Essentials of World History II

  A broad survey integrating important geographical, intellectual, cultural, social, political, and economic developments within the world’s major civilizations from the 17th century to the present.

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  H363 Ethnic America

  An examination of the historical conditions and contributions of Native-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Asian-Americans and various European-Americans from the colonial era to the present. Geographical implications of settlement and residential patterns are also explored.

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  H421 Historical Research Techniques

  A course on research methods in history, introducing both traditional research techniques and contemporary computer-based strategies. Problems in writing and documentation will also be addressed, while historiography comprises a main topic for readings.

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  H378 Historical Theology

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  H365 History Of The Church

  A survey of personalities and issues in church history from the first century church to the present. The course includes discussions of the church fathers, major councils, the Reformation, and key church leaders over the last two thousand years. Same as BCH367.

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  H327 Latin American History

  A broad survey integrating geography, politics, economics, and culture, including the ancient Native-American civilizations, Iberian conquest and colonization, wars of independence, modern national trends, and relations with the United States.

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  H315 Medieval Europe

  A broadly cultural history of Western Europe from the fall of Rome through the High Middle Ages (A.D.300 to 1300). Topics covered include: collapse of Rome, Byzantium, the great church councils, rise of Islam, Charlemagne, monasticism, the Crusades, papacy vs. empire, feudal society, and the rise of towns, universities, and monarchies.

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  H454 Nineteenth Century Europe

  A study of Europe from the French Revolution to the eve of WWI (1789-1914). Major areas of interest to be covered include: the French Revolution; Napoleon and empire; the concert of Europe; revolutions of ‘48; Industrial Revolution; Napoleon III; unification of Germany and Italy; Bismarck; colonialism and empire building; the Victorian era; ferment in art and thought; alliance system and diplomatic crises preceding WWI.

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  H395X Oxford British Medieval History

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  H316 Renaissance Europe

  A survey of the historical events in Renaissance Europe (A.D. 1300 to 1550) with special attention given to the events, personages and themes of Renaissance Italy. A particular area of focus is the society and culture of Florence during this period.

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  H492 Senior Seminar In History

  A capstone course involving a review of historiographical issues as well as historical data to prepare history majors for national tests. Should be taken during the second semester of the senior year.

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  H499 Special Historical Studies

  Studies which deal with subjects not normally covered in departmental courses.

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  H464 The Reformation Era

  A study of the historical/theological development of the post-Reformation and Reformation period through Calvin. Other areas of the Reformation not covered in class lectures are pursued through research papers and class discussion. Same as BH467.

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  H325 The United States From 1941 73

  Social, cultural, economic, geographic, political, and diplomatic developments in the U.S. from Pearl Harbor to the end of the Vietnam War. The following topics are included: WWII, various Cold War conflicts, 1960s protests, debates over the welfare state, and Civil Rights movements for African-Americans, other minority groups, and women.

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  BCH487 U S Church History

  A historical survey of U.S. church history, especially American Protestantism, from deep colonial Puritan roots through the First and Second Great Awakenings, the shattering of basic biblical unity in the modernist/fundamentalist controversy, and the rebuilding of modern evangelicalism in contermporary times. Same as H487.

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  H486 U S Church History II

  A continuation of U.S. Church History I. Beginning with the post-Civil War church, the course of American Protestantism from its perceived height and unity to its shattered ending in the modernist/fundamentalist controversy and the rebuilding of modern evangelicalism beginning in the 1930s. Dual listing with BCH486.

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  H487 U S Church History

  A historical survey of U.S. church history, especially American Protestantism from deep colonial Puritan roots through the First and Second Great Awakenings, the shattering of basic biblical unity in the modernist/fundamentalist controversy, and the rebuilding of modern evangelicalism in contemporary times. Same as BCH487.

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  H343 U S Constitutional History

  A broad survey of U.S. Constitutional history beginning with the influences of English Common Law and Colonial constitutional practices to the present Reinquist Court. Case law is integrated within the historical contexts so that students will understand the inter-relatedness between American history and jurisprudence.

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  H324 U S History From 1900 1941

  Social, cultural, economic, geographic, political, and diplomatic developments in the U.S. from the beginning of the 20th century to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Major topics include the progressive movement, WWI, the Roaring Twenties, and the Great Depression.

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  H241 U S History I

  A two-semester examination of noteworthy political, geographical, social, cultural and economic trends in the United States to 1900 first semester and since the late 19th century second semester. To fulfill the general education requirement for one 3-credit U.S. history class, students can take H241 or H242, or H228.

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  H242 U S History II

  A two-semester examination of noteworthy political, geographical, social, cultural and economic trends in the United States to 1900 first semester and since the late 19th century second semester. To fulfill the general education requirement for one 3-credit U.S. history class, students can take H241 or H242, or H228.

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  H499a Wars Of America

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  H311 World History I Plus

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