A history major is based on the belief that by studying peoples and times one learns
about recurring human problems that escape those who confine their attention to the
current and the familiar. The program aims to develop in students an ability to think
critically and to form reasoned arguments and judgments about public issues.
HISTORY MAJOR (BA)
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Core Requirements: |
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| HG101 |
History of World Civilization I |
3 credits |
| HG102 |
History of World Civilization II |
3 credits |
| HG111 |
History & Government of the U.S. I |
3 credits |
| HG112 |
History & Government of the U.S. II |
3 credits |
| HG286 |
Research Methods |
1 credit |
| HG327 |
America and the World (since 1939) |
3 credits |
| HG499 |
Senior Thesis |
2 credits |
| Elective courses in
History. |
12 credits |
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Subtotal: |
30 credits |
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United States History requirements – 2 of the following
courses: |
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| HG249 |
Sectionalism to Reconstruction |
3 credits |
| HG273 |
America Through the Age of Jefferson |
3 credits |
| HG275 |
Populists to New Dealers |
3 credits |
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Or
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An approved Interterm course. |
3 credits |
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Subtotal: |
6 credits |
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Non-Western History requirements - 2
of the following courses: |
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| HG208 |
Islamic Civilization I |
3 credits |
| HG209 |
Topics in Non-Western Civilizations |
3 credits |
| HG218 |
Islamic Civilization II |
3 credits |
| HG284 |
History of the Russians |
3 credits |
| HG287 |
Latin America |
3 credits |
| Or |
An approved Non-Western History course |
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Subtotal: |
6 credits |
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European History requirements – one of the
following courses: |
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| HG333 |
The Classical Age |
3 credits |
| HG341 |
Medieval History |
3 credits |
| HG345 |
Renaissance & Reformation |
3 credits |
| HG351 |
Enlightenment to Congress of Vienna |
3 credits |
| HG355 |
Nineteenth & Twentieth Century Europe |
3 credits |
| Or |
An approved European History course |
3 credits |
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Subtotal: |
3 credits |
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Total: |
45 credits |
HISTORY MINOR
| HG101 |
History of World Civilization I |
3 credits |
| HG102 |
History of World Civilization II |
3 credits |
| HG111 |
History & Government of the U.S. I |
3 credits |
| HG112 |
History & Government of the U.S. II |
3 credits |
| Any four history courses |
12 credits |
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Total: |
24 credits |
POLITICAL SCIENCE MINOR
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Core Requirements: |
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| HG272 |
International Relations |
3 credits |
| HG255 |
Comparative Government |
3 credits |
| HG323 |
Advanced American Government |
3 credits |
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Subtotal: |
9 credits |
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Electives – 9 credits hours from the following: |
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| HG200 |
Macroeconomics |
3 credits |
| HG201 |
Microeconomics |
3 credits |
| HG310 |
Government Practicum (American Studies Program) |
8 credits |
| HG311 |
Topics in Government (American Studies Program) |
8 credits |
| BU240 |
Business Law |
3 credits |
| Any approved Political Science course |
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Subtotal: |
9 credits |
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Total: |
18 credits |
HISTORY & GOVERNMENT EDUCATION LICENSURE (6-12)
In addition to the History Major and pre-professional education courses, students
seeking licensure in US History, World History, and US Government must take the
following courses::
| HG200 |
Macroeconomics or |
3 credits |
| HG201 |
Microeconomics |
3 credits |
| HG203 |
Principles of Physical & Cultural
Geography |
3 credits |
| HG245 |
Kansas History and Government |
3 credits |
| HG255 |
Comparative Government |
3 credits |
| HG323 |
Advanced American Government |
3 credits |
| BS115 |
Principles of Sociology
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3 credits |
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Total: |
18 credits |
Refer to Education section – Secondary
& PreK-12 Teacher Licensure Programs – for professional education
courses required.
Note: The licensure program in United
States History, World History, and United
States Government is not a major. Consult major course
listing in this section or
faculty in the History and Government Department
regarding additional requirements
for a major.
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History and Government Course
Descriptions:
| HG101 |
History of World Civilization I (to 1500 AD.) |
3 credits |
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The objective of this course is to survey the history of cultures from the Stone Age
to early modern times. Some cultures considered are Cro-Magnon, Sumerian,
Assyrian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Indian, Chinese, Incan, Aztec, Islamic, Christian,
Hebrew, Western Medieval, and Renaissance. An interdisciplinary approach will be
used. (Fall semester) |
| HG102 |
History of World Civilization II (1500-present) |
3 credits |
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Continuation of the survey of cultures from Reformation to present. This global
interdisciplinary study will include topics such as Reformers and their Cultures, Wars
of Religions, Enlightenment, Revolution, Statism, Liberalism, Conservatism,
Nationalism, Imperialism, Socialism, Scientism, and Totalitarianism. (Spring
semester) |
| HG111 |
History & Government of the
United States I (to 1877) |
3 credits |
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Political, social and economic history of the United States from its colonial heritage to
the governmental crisis of Civil War and Reconstruction. Emphasis will be placed on
the acquisition of identity as a nation, the development of a sense of legitimacy in
the government, the expansion of participation in selecting the government, the
extension of government services into the nation, and the distribution of wealth
throughout the society in the United States from 1776 through 1877. (Fall semester) |
| HG112 |
History & Government of the
United States II (since 1877) |
3 credits |
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Political, social and economic history of the United States from 1877 to the present.
Emphasis will be placed on the expansion of government services, regulatory policy,
and the quest for equality. Continuing emphasis will be placed on the themes of
industrialization and the activities of government in expanding identity, legitimacy,
and participation, extension of government services, and distribution of wealth.
(Spring semester) |
| HG200 |
Macroeconomics |
3 credits |
| See course description in Business section for BU200.
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| HG201 |
Microeconomics |
3 credits |
| See course description in Business section for BU201.
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| HG203 |
Principles of Physical & Cultural Geography |
3 credits |
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Survey of basic geographic principles and terminology and study of physical and
human social factors which have shaped cultures in the world and sections of the
United States. |
| HG204 |
Topics in World History/Government |
1-3 credits |
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A course in which the subject will vary and be announced as offered. |
| HG205 |
Topics in American History/Government |
3 credits |
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A course in which the subject will vary and be announced as offered. A partial list of
topics offered on a rotating basis include:
History of Courtship, Marriage, and Family in America (Interterm)
Images of Women (Interterm)
Images of Blacks in America (Interterm) |
| HG208 |
Islamic Civilization I |
3 credits |
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This course will survey the history of the Islamic world from the 7th century until the
19th century. Emphasis will be placed on understanding Islamic civilization as a living
religion, culture, and way of life. |
| HG209 |
Topics In Non-Western Civilizations |
3 credits |
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A survey of the history and culture of a non-Western civilization. Topics include
Islamic Civilization, African Civilization, and the history of China and Japan. (Spring) |
| HG262 |
World Religions |
3 credits |
| See course description for RP262.
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| HG211 |
Art History I |
3 credits |
| See course description for AR211.
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| HG212 |
Art History II |
3 credits |
| See course description for AR212.
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| HG218 |
Islamic Civilization II |
3 credits |
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This course will survey the modern Islamic world. Religious, political, and social
issues will be examined with special attention paid to Western influences on the
Islamic world and the variety of responses in the Islamic world to the West. |
| HG245 |
Kansas History and Government |
3 credits |
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Survey of the history and political development of Kansas. The course is focused
particularly to provide hands-on learning activities for education majors. (Spring, odd) |
| HG249 |
Sectionalism to Reconstruction (1815-1877) |
3 credits |
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Course examines in depth the changes in American society wrought by growing
sectional differences between North and South, by the awakening social conscience of
early 19th century reform efforts, by the crisis of Civil War, and by America’s unfinished
revolution — Reconstruction. (Spring, even years) |
| HG255 |
Comparative Government |
3 credits |
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Cross-polity study of politics. Political process and governmental institutions are
compared. Special reference is given to major concepts and theories of comparative
politics as well as to major Western political systems. (Fall, odd) |
| HG260 |
History of Monasticism |
3 credits |
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This course will examine the institution of monasticism in both Christianity and
other faiths. Focal points will include: the origins and history of Christian monasticism;
theology of monasticism; daily life at a monastery; and monastic spirituality and
the layperson. Emphasis will be placed upon experiencing the monastic life as well as
an intellectual understanding of monasticism. |
| HG262 |
World Religions |
3 credits |
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A systematic consideration of the origin, teachings, and practices of the major non-
Christian religions of the world. |
| HG272 |
International Relations |
3 credits |
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Survey of techniques of power diplomacy, international law, national structures and
policies as they apply to contemporary international affairs, and of the dynamics of
world affairs as they are developing currently. This course consists of two parts. Part
A will provide a framework of theories and concepts; Part B is a study of specific
cases and problems international relations. |
| HG273 |
America Through the Age of
Jefferson (to 1815) |
3 credits |
| The development of America from the colonial period
through the War of 1812. HG111 is recommended
as background for this course. (Fall, odd years) |
| HG275 |
Populists to New Dealers (1877-1939) |
3 credits |
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An intensive study of the political, social, diplomatic, economic, and cultural
developments in the US from the industrially expansive 1880s through the depressed
1930s. (Fall, even years) |
| HG281 |
Church History and Mission I 3 credits |
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| See course description for RP281. |
| HG282 |
Church History and Mission II3 credits |
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| See course description for RP282. |
| HG284 |
History of the Russians |
3 credits |
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A survey of the history of Russia from the founding of Kievan Rus to the present
with particular emphasis on the twentieth century. (As published) |
| HG286 |
Research Methods |
1 credits |
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This course, required of all History/Government majors, will expose students to the
research skills and methodologies necessary for the study and writing of history. This
course will examine the nature of historical sources, how to interpret such sources
critically, how to develop a thesis and how to write a research paper. (Fall, even years) |
| HG287 |
Latin America |
3 credits |
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Survey of the history of Latin America from the period of exploration and settlement
to the present. Cultural, economic, and political development of the various
societies will be considered. (As published) |
| HG323 |
Advanced American Government |
3 credits |
| An in-depth study of aspects of American national government
including the federal budget, the executive branch, the federal
bureaucracy, the impact of interest groups on Congressional decision
making and other topics. A term project is required. Prerequisite:
HG286. (Fall, even years) |
| HG327 |
America and the World (since 1939) |
3 credits |
| An in-depth study of the era of the US as a world
power. Particular attention is given to World War II at home and
abroad, to the Vietnam era, and to the changing role of the US.
Prerequisites: HG112 and HG286.
(Spring, odd years) |
| HG333 |
The Classical Age (to 400 A.D.) |
3 credits |
| A survey of ancient world history. Particular attention is
given to the great classical civilizations, including Greece and
Rome. Prerequisite: HG286. (As published) |
| HG341 |
Medieval History (400-1400 A.D.) |
3 credits |
| A survey of medieval Europe from the fall of Rome until the
black death and the beginning of the renaissance. Political, religious,
and social institutions will be examined, as will the crusades.
Prerequisite: HG286. (As published) |
| HG345 |
Renaissance and Reformation (1400-1600) |
3 credits |
| The history of fifteenth and sixteenth century Europe will
be examined with special emphasis on the nature and impact of
the renaissance and reformation. Prerequisite: HG286.
(Fall, even years) |
| HG350 |
History of the Theatre |
3 credits |
| See course description for CT350.
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| HG351 |
Enlightenment to Congress of Vienna
(1600-1815) |
3 credits |
| This course will survey early modern Europe with emphasis
on the enlightenment and French revolution. Prerequisite: HG286.
(Fall odd years) |
| HG355 |
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Europe
(1815-present) |
3 credits |
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Political and social change in modern Europe will be studied. Topics include
nationalism, imperialism, World War I, fascism, World War II, and the cold war.
Prerequisite: HG286. (As published) |
| HG310 |
HG310 Government Practicum
American Studies Program, Washington, D.C. |
8 credits |
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and |
| HG311 |
Topics in Government
American Studies Program, Washington, D.C. |
8 credits |
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A student accepted into this program operated by the Council for Christian Colleges
and Universities will spend a semester in Washington, D.C. Half of the student’s time will be spent attending seminars and completing projects; the other half will be
spent as an intern with a government agency. Up to 16 credits may be earned; eight in
HG311 Topics in Government, and eight in HG310 Government Practicum. See
Registrar for application information. |
| HG390 |
World Religions |
1-3 credits |
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Prerequisite: Junior Standing |
| HG499 |
World Religions |
2 credits |
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This course will involve research and the production of a major paper. (Fall) |