2024-2025 Catalog

 

200

HST-201 World Civilization to 1500

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.

3

HST-202 World Civilization after 1500

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.

3

HST-211 American Civilization to 1865

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.

3

HST-212 American Civilization after 1865

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.

3

HST-220 Topics in History

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.

3

HST-230 Colonial Latin America

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.

3

HST-231 National Latin America

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

3

HST-234 American Civil War

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.

3

HST-250 Contemporary Affairs

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.

1

HST-256 Africa and the World

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.

3

HST-261 Contemporary Modern Problems

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.

2 to 3

HST-280 History of Middle East and North Africa

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.

3

HST-290 Making History: Historians, Historical Techniques and Historiography

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.

3

HST-293 China: History and Culture

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.

1

HST-294 History of Christian Civilization

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.

2

HST-295 Portraits

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

1 to 3
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