1987-1988 Academic Catalog

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GE0-252 World Regional Geography-Eastern Hemisphere - Sp 4 hours A survey of various regions in the eastern world with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geo– graphical environment. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geo– graphy or permission of instructor. HISTORY HIST-104 The British Empire and the Developing Third Wol'ld-A 4 hours A study of Great Britain in her role as the disseminator of Christian values and libertarian ideals and institutions to Africa, India, and Australasia. (Alternate )'ears) HIST-106 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. Em– phasis is given to nineteenth and twentieth century political and intellec– tual movements. (Al1ernate years) HIST-108 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Century - W, Sp 4 hourn An in-depth analysis of the Soviet Union and its impact upon the con– temporary world. The nature of Russian Communism is examined in de– tail. (Alternate years) HIST-111, HIST-l12 United States History-A, W 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 influ– ences that have tended to mold the philosophy and ideology of our cul– tural, social, and political development. HIST-120 Modern Chinese Histm·y - A 3 hours A survey of Chinese history and tho'ught in the twentieth century. HIST-200 Introduction to Historiography - W, Sp 4 hours An introduction to the history of historical writing, methods of re– search, and the philosophy of history. Required of history majors and minors. Should be taken in the sophomore year. HIST-201, HIST-202, HIST-203 History of Civilization-A, W, Sp 4 hours each quarter This survey of human history begins at the advent of civilized life in the ancient Near East and continues into the twentieth century. It presents the religious, social, political, and intellectual development of mankind from a Christian interpretive point of view. The three quarters may he taken in any sequence. HIST-220 A History of East Asia - W 3 hours A general survey of the political, social, economic, and religious his– tory of China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia in the twentieth century. HIST-301 Renaissance Eurnpe - W 4 hours A study of the cultural and intellectual movements of Italy and North- ern 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) HIST-302 Reformation Europe - Sp 5 hourn A concentrated investigation of the birth and early growth of Protes– tantism within the political context of Europe in the period 1500-1650. The role of the major reformers and their contributions to the develop– ment of the Christian faith are emphasized. HIST-311 Early American History -A 5 hours An analysis of the development of American civilization from coloni– zation to 1820. Political, religious, social, economic, and cultural in– stitutions will be examined. Prerequisite: HJST-111 United States His– tory or permission of instructor. (Alternate years) HIST-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 given to the emergence of the nation as a world power, the progressive movement, Woriel War 1, the prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and post-war problems. Prerequisite: HJST-112 United States History or permission of instructor. (Alternate years) HIST-400 and HIST-401 Research in History 5 hours HIST-400 Research in American History - Sp HIST-401 Research in European History-Su All majors are required to take either HIST-400 or HIST-401. Each stu– dent will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or minor in history. HJIST-404 History of Christianity: Pre-reformation -A 4 hours A survey of ancient and medieval church history, with emphasis given to doctrinal and institutional developments. HIST-405 Great Power Diplomacy in the ModernWorld- W 4 hours An examination of international relations in the era of nationalism, colonialism, revolution, and ideological conflict. Emphasis is given to the origins and development of contemporary world crises. (Serves as an elective for history/political science majors) (Alternate years)