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)
| | Core Requirements: | |
| 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 |
| | Subtotal: | 30 credits |
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| | United States History requirements – 2 of the following courses: | |
| HG249 | Sectionalism to Reconstruction | 3 credits |
| HG273 | America Through the Age of Jefferson | 3 credits |
| HG275 | Populists to New Dealers | 3 credits |
Or | An approved Interterm course. | 3 credits |
| | Subtotal: | 6 credits |
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| | Non-Western History requirements - 2 of the following courses: | |
| 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 | |
| | Subtotal: | 6 credits |
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| | European History requirements – one of the following courses: | |
| 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 |
| | Subtotal: | 3 credits |
| | 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 |
| | Total: | 24 credits |
POLITICAL SCIENCE MINOR
| | Core Requirements: | |
| HG272 | International Relations | 3 credits |
| HG255 | Comparative Government | 3 credits |
| HG323 | Advanced American Government | 3 credits |
| | Subtotal: | 9 credits |
| | Electives – 9 credits hours from the following: | |
| 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 | |
| | Subtotal: | 9 credits |
| | 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 | 3 credits |
| | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| HG201 | Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| See course description in Business section for BU201. |
| HG203 | Principles of Physical & Cultural Geography | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| A course in which the subject will vary and be announced as offered. |
| HG205 | Topics in American History/Government | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| HG211 | Art History I | 3 credits |
| See course description for AR211. |
| HG212 | Art History II | 3 credits |
| See course description for AR212. |
| HG218 | Islamic Civilization II | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| A systematic consideration of the origin, teachings, and practices of the major non- Christian religions of the world. |
| HG272 | International Relations | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| See course description for RP281. |
| HG282 | Church History and Mission II3 credits | |
| See course description for RP282. |
| HG284 | History of the Russians | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| and |
| HG311 | Topics in Government American Studies Program, Washington, D.C. | 8 credits |
| 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 |
| Prerequisite: Junior Standing |
| HG499 | World Religions | 2 credits |
| This course will involve research and the production of a major paper. (Fall) |