HST - History

A survey of primary individuals, events, and themes of American history from the colonial era through the Civil War (1607-1865). Political, social, religious, and military topics from the following eras will be covered: European settlement in the New World, Colonial America, the American Revolution, the Federalist age, Jeffersonian republicanism, Jacksonian democracy, the antebellum sectional crisis, and the Civil War. Not open to students with credit in HST-211.

This course is a survey of primary individuals, events, and themes of American history from the end of the Civil War up to the present era. Political, social, economic, religious, and military topics will be covered in eras such as the following: Reconstruction, Gilded Age and industrialism, Wilsonian Progressivism, World War I, Great Depression, World War II, Cold War, Vietnam, Civil Rights movement, American cultural diversity, and global terrorism. Not open to students with credit in HST-212.

A penetrating study of intellectual, political, economic, social, legal, aesthetic, ecclesiastical, and international political developments from 1920 to the present with emphasis on America's role in the world. Gives credit for History or Political Science majors.

This survey covers cultural Western Civilization from the Renaissance through the Modern Era. Particular emphasis is given to major economic, political, social, and religious institutions that have fashioned the history of the Western experience.

An intellectual, institutional, and cultural consideration of world civilizations and their development, interaction, and significance. (History majors take HST-185 and HST-190 in place of HST-180. Any student may take HST-185 and HST-190 in place of the HST-180 general education requirement.)

This course is an introduction to the foundations of civilization from the dawn of human history to the beginning of the Modern era, focusing on religious, political, social, intellectual, and cultural developments and emphasizing their global interconnectedness. (History majors take HST-185 and HST190, World History 1500 to the present in place of HST-180.) No Prerequisite. Not open to students with credit in HST-201. This course meets IDoE Indiana History Standards' requirements and required standards from the National Council for the Social Studies.

This course examines the development of the modern world, from roughly 1500 to the present, with an emphasis on the religious, political, social, intellectual, and cultural elements that contributed to interregional and global interconnection. Not open to students with credit in HST-202. Any student may take HST-185 and HST-190 in place of the HST-180 general education requirement. This course meets IDoE Indiana History Standards' requirements and required standards from the National Council for the Social Studies.

An intellectual, institutional, and cultural consideration, of world civilizations and their development, interaction, and significance to the end of the 16th century. Combined with HST-202, meets HST-180 Humanities requirement. (History majors take HST-201 and HST-202 in place of HST-180.) Not open to students with credit in HST-185.

An intellectual, institutional, and cultural consideration of world civilizations and their development, interaction, and significance after 1500. Combined with HST-201, meets HST-180 Humanities requirement. (History majors take HST-201 and HST-202 in place of HST-180.) Not open to students with credit in HST-190.

A survey of the intellectual, political, economic, social, aesthetic, legal, ecclesiastical, and international political patterns of American civilization from the expansion of Europe through the American Civil War. Not open to students with  credit in HST-101. This course meets IDoE Indiana History Standards' requirements and required standards from the National Council for the Social Studies.

A survey of the intellectual, political, economic, social, aesthetic, legal,  ecclesiastical, and international political  patterns of American civilization from the Civil  War to the present. Not open to students with  credit in HST-102. This course meets IDoE Indiana History Standards' requirements and required standards from the National Council for the Social Studies.

This course is designed to guide students in the exploration of a topic in the field of history. The specific subject of study may change from session to session, but will be a focused look at a movement, event or era, or field within history.

A survey of the political, social, cultural and religious history of Latin America from the rise of pre-Columbian civilizations to the eve of independence.

A survey of the political, social, cultural and religious history of Latin America from the eve of independence to the recent past.

This course is a detailed study of the Civil War. Students will explore antebellum American culture, the sectional crisis between the North and the South, and the role of Christianity in this era. Students will also learn about the important battles and military campaigns of the war, the nature of mid-19th century American warfare, social and political developments during the war, and the important personalities of the conflict.

An intensive analysis of communications and the news media from a historical perspective with a focus on television network news. A penetrating study of the structure, power, and bias of the television news industry and how it affects contemporary life and affairs. Gives credit for majors in History or Political Science.

A political, social, cultural, and religious survey of sub-Saharan African history from roughly 1400 to the present, emphasizing its internal diversity, interconnectedness, and the transformations of the slave trade, colonialism, and rise of nation-states. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185.

A penetrating interdisciplinary analysis of the rise and decline of Western thought and culture. Features a sequential viewing of the widely acclaimed Francis Schaeffer film series "How Should We Then Live?" with informative and stimulating discussion following the viewing of each film.

A study of the Middle East from early times to the present including a survey of eastern Mediterranean, North African, and Near Eastern cultures. This course examines the rise and consequences of Islamic civilization, emphasizing the heritage of Mesopotamian and Mediterranean predecessors, and analyzes the origins and developments of the contemporary Middle East conflict.

This course is an introduction to the philosophies of history, techniques of historical inquiry, research and writing. Prerequisites: Students must have college level writing skills, and general survey knowledge. The student should have passed both HST-185 Foundations of Civilization to 1648 and HST-190 The West and World after 1648. If only one has been taken, enrollment in the other concurrent with HST-290 is acceptable with permission of the division. Gives credit towards the history major. This course meets IDoE Indiana History Standards' requirements and required standards from the National Council for the Social Studies.

This course gives an overview of Chinese history. Particular emphasis given to religion, major events, and beliefs that fashioned the history of China. Students will gain an understanding of the role of China in the 21st Century.

This course will present the history of Christianity in Western civilization from the first century A.D. through the modern period. Students will study the important personalities of Christian history, significant theological movements, political and social events which have impacted the growth and development of the Christian religion, and the Church's role in society.

Autobiographical and biographical studies of the life and times of significant historical figures.

A survey of the political, social, cultural and religious history of Latin America from the rise of pre-Columbian civilizations to the eve of independence.

A survey of the history of presuppositions, ideas, and values occurring in philosophy, religion, science, aesthetics, education, economics, law, and politics and their relationship to the total culture, with particular attention to successive paradigms and the consequences thereof. Gives credit for majors in History, Philosophy, Political Science, Political Science Pre-Law or Sociology. Prerequisite: Any course from HST-180, HST-211, HST-212, HST-103, HST-185, HST-190, HST-160,or POL-100.

A history of international politics from 1415 to the present, focusing on an analysis of the foreign relations of the United States from the American Revolution to the present. Gives credit for majors in Political Science, International Relations, or History. Prerequisite: HST-211, HST-212, or POL-100.

An analysis of the nature, history, and function of political parties and pressure groups in the United States. Gives credit for Political Science, Political Science Pre-Law, International Relations, or History majors. Prerequisite: HST-211, HST-212, or POL-100.

This course analyzes the political, social, intellectual and religious components of Europe in the Middle Ages, covering the period from the Fall of Rome in the West to the eve of the Reformation. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185.

A survey of American economic developments, including business and the American economy. Gives credit for History or Economics majors. Prerequisite: HST-211 or HST-212, OR ECO-212 or ECO-213.

This course will examine various points of interaction between the Muslim and Christian faiths from the origins of Islam (in the Seventh Century) to the present day. Special emphasis will be placed on elucidating the complex theological, cultural, and political factors that have shaped the relationship between these two religions. The course will provide an introduction to the origins and basic tenets of Islam and opportunities to interact with various contemporary expressions of the Muslim faith. Prerequisite: HST-180, HST-185 or HST-190.

This course is a survey of English history from Celtic and Roman times to 1688, emphasizing religious, political, social, and cultural developments between the Anglo-Saxon period and the Glorious Revolution. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185. Not open to students with credit in HST-360.

This course is a survey of English history from 1688 to the present. It will emphasize religious, political, social, and cultural developments between the Glorious Revolution and the present. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-190.

A history of greater Mexico from Independence to the recent past. Prerequisite: HST-180, HST-185, or HST-190 or permission of the Division of Social Sciences.

A history of the British Isles from their earliest time to the present, emphasizing the Reformation period. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185 and HST-190.

A study of Russia from its beginnings to the present, emphasizing its Eurasian cultural development and the rise, expansion, and dissolution of Soviet Communism. Includes a survey of Eastern European developments from the beginning of modern Europe to the present. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185 and HST-190.

Travel experience to nations outside the United States designed to enable students to gain a greater understanding for and appreciation of other cultures. Extra fee: air travel, lodging, meals, and miscellaneous. Gives credit for geography or for majors in History or Political Science. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

A study of the Middle East from early times to the present including a survey of eastern Mediterranean, North African, and Near Eastern cultures. This course examines the rise and consequences of Islamic civilization, emphasizing the heritage of Mesopotamian and Mediterranean predecessors, and analyzes the origins and developments of the contemporary Middle East conflict.

A study of Asian nations, emphasizing China and Japan, including India and Pakistan, from earliest beginnings to the present. Particular stress is placed on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, including the history of communism in Asia and the growing contemporary significance of East Asia. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185 and HST-190.

This course prepares students to perform basic research in which they learn to use Off Campus Library Services (OCLS), electronic periodical indexes, and information resources. Students will identify and select appropriate material for inclusion in a college level research project which will be submitted at the conclusion of the course. (1 or 2 credit hours)

A specialized study of the intellectual, cultural, and religious life of Europe in the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185 and HST-190.

Students will work under a faculty mentor in their major and in cooperation with an Honors College advisor, producing a research thesis or creative project.

This course is a survey of English history from Celtic and Roman times to 1688, emphasizing religious, political, social, and cultural developments between the Anglo-Saxon period and the Glorious Revolution. Prerequisite: HST-180 or HST-185. Not open to students with credit in HST-360.

A study of the origin and development of the United States Constitution with emphasis on leading Supreme Court decisions. Gives credit for History, Political Science Pre-Law, or Political Science majors. Prerequisites: HST-211 and HST-212 or POL-100.

A specialized study of World War II within the context of world history. It emphasizes the fracturing of the world order with the rise of Japanese, German, and Italian imperialism. It also gives an overview of the military strategies and conduct of the war in the major theaters of operations, as well as the impact of "total war" on the civilian populations of the various home fronts, with a special focus on the Nazi Holocaust. Prerequisite: HST-180, HST-212 or HST-190.

A directed independent study intended to develop a program of research and prospectus for the completion of HST450 History Research Seminar.

A survey of historical writing and philosophies of history. Practice in the methodology of research and writing. Required of all History majors. Prerequisite: HSt-449.

Individually arranged research and writing in history. Prerequisite: Consent of the department.

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing with 3.0 GPA and consent of the department.