1981-1982 Academic Catalog

the role that Christianity has had in the formulation of present world civilization and culture. 91-111, 91-112 United States History-A 5 hours each quarter An analysis of the development of the United States from the colonial period to the present. Attention is given to the dominant Christian influences that have tended to mold the philosophy and ideology of our cultural, social, and political development. 91-200 Introduction to Historiography - Sp 4 hours An introduction to the history of historical writing, methods of research, and the philosophy of history. Required of history ma– jors and minors. Should be taken in the sophomore year. 91-204 Modern Britain and the Empire-Commonwealth - A 5 hours A study of the development of Great Britain as a world power and the contributions which she has made to the dispersion of li– bertarian ideals and institutions around the world since the eight– eenth century. (Alternate, even years) 91-206 History of Modern Germany-A 4 hours A composite examination of the course of German unification under Prussia and Germany's rise to the status of a great world power. Emphasis is given to nineteenth and twentieth century po– litical and intellectual movements. (Alternate, odd years) 91-208 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Cen– tury - W 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the Soviet Union and its impact upon the contemporary world. The nature of Russian Communism is examined in detail. (Alternate, odd years) 91-220 A Historical Survey of the Far East- W 3 hours A general survey of the political, social, economic, and reli– gious history of China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia in the twentieth century. 91-301 Renaissance Europe - W 4 hours A study of the cultural and intellectual movements of Italy and Northern Europe in the period 1300-1600. Emphasis is given to noted artists and scholars and their contribution to the modern world-and-life view. (Alternate, even years) 91-302 Reformation Europe - Sp 4 hours A concentrated investigation of the birth and early growth of Protestantism within the political context of Europe in the period 1500-1650. The role of the major reformers and their contribu- 109 tions to the development of the Christian faith are emphasized. 91-311 Early American History-A 5 hours An analysis of the development of American civilization from colonization to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic, and cultural institutions will be examined. (Alternate, even years) 91-312 History of Recent and Contemporary America- W 4 hours An intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States in the twentieth century. Particular emphasis is up– on the emergence of the nation as a world power, the progressive movement, World War I, the prosperity decade, the great depres– sion, the New Deal, World War II, and post-war problems. (Alternate, odd years) 91-320 Modern Chinese History -A 3 hours A survey of Chinese history and thought in the twentieth cen– tury. 91-400 Seminars in History 5 hours A. Research in United States History - Sp B. Research in European History - Su All majors are required to take either A or B. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite :Major or minor in his– tory. 91-404 History of Christianity: Prereformation - A 4 hours A survey of ancient and medieval church history, with empha– sis given to doctrinal and institutional developments. 91-405 Great Power Diplomacy in the Modern World- W 5 hours An examination of international relations in the era of national– ism, colonialism, revolution, and ideological conflict. Emphasis is given to the origins and development of contemporary world crises. (Alternate, odd years) 91-411 Interpretations in American History-A 5 hours A study of selected historical problems in American History with the emphasis placed upon new interpretations and their im– pact. SOCIOLOGY 91-230 Principles of Sociology -A 5 hours An introduction to the concepts of sociology. The structure and processes of social life are studied.