1955-1957 Academic Catalog

Departments and Courses application of these principles in the reading of the Gospel of Matthew second semester. Emphasis on vocabulary and syntax for ease and accuracy in translation. Three hours credit each semester. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES Objectives: To present to the student the origin and de– velopment of ideas and institutions; to aid the student to gain a better perspective of the facts of history, the functions of government, the complexities of economics, and the nature of society; to acquaint the student with a practical appreciation of the methods and tools of original research projects; to pro– vide the student with an opportunity to for1nulate and express the results of investigation and study, and finally, to lead the student to see the plan of God through the centuries by pointing out and emphasizing the harn1ony which exists between the true facts of secular knowledge and the infalliable truths of the Bible. HISTORY For a major in history the following courses are required beyond the general requirements for the A.B. degree: 26 hours in history including 113-114, 205-206, and 490 (not less than 14 hours in upper division courses); a minimum of 6 hours in political science including 201-202; and 3 hours in economics or social science (other than history or political science). For a major in Social Studies which will enable a student to teach in the social science field the following courses are required beyond the general requirements for the A .B. degree: 40 hours in social studies including American History 113-114; History of Western Civilization 205-206; Economics 201-202; Sociology 203; Political Science 201-202; Principles of Geography 101; and 10 hours of selected courses in any of the above named subject fields. 113 ITF:O TATE TO 1865 A survey study of the political, religious, social, economic, and 1noral factors involved in the d velopment of the United 55