1983-1984 Academic Catalog

phasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: 91-250 Introduction to Geography. 91-104 5 hours A study of the development of Great Britain as a ~orld power and the contributions which she has made to the dispers10n of libertarian ideals and institutions around the world since the eighteenth century. (Alternate years) 91-106 ofModem - A 4 hours A composite examination of the course of German unification under Prussia and Getmany's rise to the status of a great world power. Emphasis is given to nineteenth and twentieth century po– litical and intellectual movements. (Alternate years) 91-108 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Cen– tury - W . . . . hours An in-depth analysis of the Soviet Umon and its impact upon the contemporary world. The nature of Russian Communism is examined in detail. (Alternate years) 91-1 United States A 5 hours each ""'""'""'t"""' An analysis of the development of the United States the colonial period to the present. Attention is given to ~he 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 majors and minors. Should be taken in the sophomore year. 91-201, 91-203 of Civilization A, W, Sp 3 hours each inn!llr"tiPir A study of western civilization. Emphasis is plac~d on th.e de– velopment of the religious, social, political, economic, and mtel– lectual forces that influenced the formation of the present Euro– pean states and the role these states have had in th~ co~on~zation and development of the western hemisphere. Atten~1on is given to the role that Christianity has had in the formulation of present world civilization and culture. 91-220 A Historical Survey of the Far East - W 3 hours A general survey of the political, social, economic,. a~d re– ligious history of China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia m the twentieth century. 91-301 Renaissance Europe - W hours A study of the cultural and intellectual movement~ ~f It~ly 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 years) 91-302 Reformation Europe - Sp 5 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 contri– butions to the development of the Christian faith are emphasized. 91-311 Early American -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. Prerequisite: 91-111 United States History or permission of instructor. 91-312 of Recent and America W hours An intensive study of the domestic and foreign policies of the United States in the twentieth century. Particular emphasis is given to the emergence of the nation as a world power, the pro– gressive movement, World War I, the prospenty decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War ~I, and post-'A'.ar problems. Prerequisite: 91-112 United States History or permis- sion of instructor. (Alternate years) 91-320 Modern Chinese History ~A 3 hours A survey of Chinese history and thought in the twentieth cen– tury. 91-400 and 91-401 Seminars in 5 hours 91-400 Research in United States Sp 91-401 Research in History - All majors are required to take either 91-400 or 91-401. Each stu– dent will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or minor in history. 91-404 of Pre-reformation A hours A survey of ancient and medieval church history, with em– phasis given to doctrinal and institutional developments.