1993-1994 Academic Catalog

4 hours A survey of various regions in the eastern hemisphere with an emphasis on the cultural, economic, and political developments in relation to the geographical environment. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography or permission of instructor. GE0-354 Geography of Africa--W 3 hours Investigates the historical legacies which help explain the diversity of the African continent. Physical, socio-cultural, and economic patterns will also be studied to further understand Africa's signifi– cant diversity. Prerequisite: GE0-250 Introduction to Geography. (even years) History IDST-111,112 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 influences that have tended to mold the philosophy and ideology of our cultural, social, and political development. IDST-201,202,203 History of Civilization--A,W,Sp 4 hours each 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 be taken in any sequence. IDST-300 Introduction to Historiography--W,Sp 4 hours An introduction to the history of historical writing, methods of research, and the philosophy of history. Required of history majors. Should be taken in the junior year. IDST-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. (even years) IDST-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 contributions to the development of the Christian faith are emphasized. IDST-304 The British and the Developing Third World--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 Australia. (even years) IDST-306 of Modern 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 political and intellectual movements. (odd years) IDST-308 Russia and the Soviet Union in the Twentieth Century--Sp 4 hours An in-depth analysis of the former Soviet Union and its impact upon the contemporary world. The nature of Russian Communism is examined in detail. (odd years) IDST-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. Prerequisite: HIST-111 United States History or permission of instructor. (odd years) IDST-312 of Recent and America--Sp 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, World War I, prosperity decade, the great depression, the New Deal, World War II, and post-war problems. Prerequisite: HIST-112 United States History or permission of instructor. · (even years) IDST-313 Civil War and Reconstruction--Sp 5 hours A study of the sectional crisis, the military and non-military aspects of the Civil War and the social and political phases of Reconstruction. Prerequisites: HIST-111,112 U.S. History. (odd years) IDST-321 Historical and Political of East Asia--A 4 hours A study of the historical, political, geographical, social, and diplomatic developments of East Asia from the 18th century to the present. May be counted as either history, political science, or geography credit. IDST-322 The Middle East: and Politics--Sp 4 hours An analysis of the major historical, political, geographical, and social forces, such as religion and nationalism, that have shaped the contemporary Middle Eastern states. May be counted as either history, political science, or geography credit. IDST-375 Social Movements--Sp hours A study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. IDST-400 and IDST-401 Research in 5 hours IDST-400 Research in American History--Sp IDST-401 Research in European History--Su All majors are required to take either HIST-400 or HIST-401. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or minor in history. IDST-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. (odd years) IDST-405 Great Power in the Modern World--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.) (odd years) 5 hours A study of selected historical problems in America. History with the emphasis placed upon new interpretations and their impact. IDST-468 History of Ancient Political Thought--A 3 hours A study of early political theory with special attention to Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine. Stress is on the reading and analysis of primary documents. (even years) IDST-469 History of Modern Political Thought--A 3 hours A historical development of political thought from Locke to the present. An examination of representative contemporary ideas on the nature of the state, anarchism, communism, fascism, socialism, conservatism, and democracy. (odd years)