History Courses at Bethany

HIST

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HIST 111 – Ancient Medieval Europe3 cr.
An introduction to and survey of Western Civilization from its ancient origins in Mesopotamia and Egypt through the Middle Ages.
HIST 122 – Modern World Civilizations3 cr.
An introduction to and survey of the history of the world from the Renaissance and Reformation to the 21st century.
HIST 207 – History of USA I3 cr.
This course surveys the history of the United States from its Native American and European colonial roots through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Topics include …
HIST 208 – History of USA II3 cr.
This course surveys the history of the United States from the late 19th century to the present day. Topics include the Indian Wars, Immigration, Progressive …
HIST 333 – Medieval Europe3 cr.
The political, military, social, economic, and religious developments of Europe from late antiquity to the early Renaissance. Topics include the rise of Christianity, Germanic invasions …
HIST 340 – Renaissance and Reformation Eras3 cr.
The study of the life and institutions of Europe from the mid-14th century to 1648 during the transition from medieval to modern times, emphasizing changing …
HIST 350 – French Revolution through Napoleon3 cr.
An examination of revolutionary France from its root causes under Louis XIV through the Reign of Terror and the Conquest of Europe by Napoleon. Relationships …
HIST 355 – Britain, 1688-19013 cr.
A narrative of British history from the Glorious Revolution until the end of Queen Victoria's reign. The course explores key social, economic, cultural, gender, intellectual, …
HIST 356 – Britain, 1901-Present3 cr.
A narrative of British history from the Edwardian years to the present. The course explores key social, economic, cultural, gender, intellectual, political and religious developments …
HIST 360 – Early and Imperial Russian History3 cr.
A survey of Russian history from the ancient Slavic peoples, the Kievan Rus Empire (Ukraine), the Mongolian invasion, the rise of Moscovy and the Empire …
HIST 370 – Imperialism and Globalization3 cr.
This course examines how empires have shaped the course of world history from the age of exploration to the present. Chief focus is placed on …
HIST 380 – Topics in World History3 cr.
An in-depth study of a particular people, culture, era or area outside the United States such as the Middle East, China, Africa, pre-Columbian America, Renaissance …
HIST 385 – Western Legal Traditions3 cr.
This course surveys the history of law and justice from Hammurabi's Code to the U.S. Constitution by tracing the development of the Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman …
HIST 405 – Native American History3 cr.
A survey of Native American history from the indigenous era to the present, with a critical evaluation of competing historiographies and applications of scholarly debates …
HIST 410 – The Era of the American Revolution3 cr.
An in-depth exploration into the background, causes, war, and consequences of the American Revolution. Critical assessment of the historical interpretations of the era.
HIST 420 – Constitution and Early Republic3 cr.
This course explores the development, ratification, and legacy of the U.S. Constitution from 1787 through the 1820s. In both primary and secondary documents, students will …
HIST 430 – The American Civil War and Reconstruction3 cr.
A study of the causes, conduct, and implications of the American Civil War, and an examination of the major developments in the Era of Reconstruction.
HIST 450 – Civil Rights Movement3 cr.
This course examines the American Civil Rights Movement from 1954 to 1973. Topics include the Brown decision, the Montgomery bus boycotts, the student movement, the …
HIST 460 – Religion in American History3 cr.
This course explores the role of religion, with particular emphasis on Christian denominations, in major developments of American history. Students will grapple with enduring questions …
HIST 470 – The Supreme Court and the American People3 cr.
This course analyzes the relations between the Supreme Court and the American people from the Constitutional era to the present day. Students will explore competing …
HIST 480 – Topics in American History3 cr.
An in-depth study of a particular aspect of American history such as women's history, African history, the American West, Progressivism, McCarthyism, or the Cold War.
HIST 489 – International Study Tour3 cr.
Course allows the student to travel to a specific country, selected by the professor, and covers various aspects of the selected country or geographic area.
HIST 490 – Introduction to Historical Research and Writing3 cr.
An examination of the nature of history together with the aims, problems and techniques of historical writing including practice in critical reading, the use of …
HIST 493 – Senior Seminar I1.5 cr.
This is the first semester of a year-long capstone for students majoring in History, Social Studies, American Studies, and Religion. Students will identify a topic …
HIST 494 – Senior Seminar II1.5 cr.
This is the second semester of a year-long capstone for students majoring in History, Social Studies, American Studies, and Religion. Based on the proposal prepared …
HIST 499 – History Internship3 cr.
History-related field experience with an approved agency fulfilling an individual learning contract negotiated between student, faculty advisor, and worksite. Open only to History and Social …

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