2005-2006 Academic Catalog

194 Social Sciences and History School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies History The history major prepares students for graduate work or for careers in a variety of fields including government, law, busi- ness, education, public history, and the gospel ministry. Tradi- tionally a key component of the classical liberal arts education, history and the skills demanded by the historical process provide a necessary foundation for learning. Coursework encourages students to evaluate the historical narrative based on biblical principle, resulting in an integrative interpretation. Course requirements involve 35 hours including: HIST-1110, 1120 United States History .............................. 6 HIST-2000 Introduction to History ....................................... 2 HIST-2010, 2020 History of Civilization I,II .......................... 6 HIST-3000 Introduction to Historiography .......................... 3 *HIST-4000, 4010, or 4020 Research in History ................ 3 Elective hours in history (3000- or 4000-level) ................. 12 Non-Western History Elective (selected from) .................... 3 HIST-3080 Russia and the Soviet Union ....................... 3 HIST-3200 History and Politics of Latin America ........... 3 HIST-3210 History and Politics of Asia .......................... 3 HIST-3220 History and Politics of the Middle East ........ 3 HIST-3240 History and Politics of Eastern Europe ........ 3 HIST-3250 History and Politics of Central & South Asia 3 HIST-3540 History and Politics of Africa ........................ 3 *Capstone Course History Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements ................................................ 0-6 Other General Education Requirements ..................... 46-54 History Major Requirements ............................................. 35 Electives ....................................................................... 39-47 Total (minimum, not includingproficiency) .................. 128 A complete description of the General Education Requirements is found on page 18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in History First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought ........................................... 3 BEGE-1720Spiritual Formation ........................................................ 3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................... 3 ENG-1400Composition ..................................................................... 3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture ........................................ 3 HIST-1110 United States History (before 1865) .............................. 3 HIST-1120 United States History (after 1865) ................................. 3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities ........................................ 3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Chrisian Life ............................ 1 Physical Education Activity Elective ................................................ 1 Electives ........................................................................................... 3 Total ............................................................................................... 29 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature .............................................. 3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature ............................................ 3 HIST-2010 History of Civilization I .................................................... 3 HIST-2020 History of Civilization II ................................................... 3 HIST-2000 Introduction to History .................................................... 2 Biology Elective ............................................................................. 3.5 Literature Elective ............................................................................. 3 Physical Science Elective ............................................................. 3.5 Quantitative Elective ......................................................................... 3 Electives ........................................................................................... 7 Total ............................................................................................... 34 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development ............................... 2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration ................................... 2 HIST-3000 Introduction to Historiography ........................................ 3 History Elective—Non-Western (major) ........................................... 3 History Elective (major requirement) ................................................ 3 HumanitiesElective ........................................................................... 3 Electives ......................................................................................... 18 Total ............................................................................................... 34 Fourth year: HIST-4000, 4010, or 4020 Research in American, European, or Asian History ............................................................................. 3 History Electives (major requirement) .............................................. 9 Electives ......................................................................................... 19 Total ............................................................................................. 31 Classes are taught by dedicated Christians who are specialists in their specific fields.