History and Political Science
H istory and P olitical S cience
Science, who serves as director of the Biola/Washington D.C. American Studies Program.
Faculty Chair:
History, B.A. Degree Program
Daniel Christensen, Ph.D.
Peters, Rood
Professors:
A Bachelor of Arts degree in History is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. General Education Requirements The student is required to take the following (which will meet the general education requirements) before taking upper-division courses in history. These courses are prerequisites for all upper-division courses in history. This requirement may be waived only with faculty signature.
Christensen, Dewey, Waller, Wamagatta
Associate Professor:
Mission The mission of the History and Political Science Department is to foster a community of learners, who, as lovers of truth study history, political science, and geography. In recognition of both the dignity and depravity of humankind, our aim is to develop insight into past and present civilizations based upon our acknowledgment of God’s providence, the dependability of His promises, and His redemptive purpose on earth. Through the rigors of our disciplines, we prepare our students to influence and transform the world for Jesus Christ through their lives and vocations in obedience to the Greatest Commandment and the Great Commission. Learning Outcomes The department objectives are to increase the student’s general knowledge and understanding of history, to encourage analytical thinking in dealing with historical problems, including the relationship of Christianity to culture, to enhance proficiency in research and writing, and to stimulate interest in the reading of literature bearing on the discipline. Offerings in geography are designed to develop understanding of and appreciation for the physical and cultural landscapes. Emphasis is on regional studies. Those interested in acquiring a background in physical geography are urged to take physical science and geography survey. Biola University cooperates with the American Studies Program in Washington, D.C. This program provides work/study opportunities for students each semester in all of the disciplines offered at Biola, especially political science. Based on the principle of integrating faith, learning and living, students are invited to spend time in the nation’s capital serving as interns, participating in an academic seminar program and living in a unique community of Christians from different geographical regions and denominational backgrounds. The American Studies Program is designed for juniors and seniors with a wide range of academic majors and vocational interests. Students are involved in the American Studies Program for either the fall or spring semester, earning 16 semester credits in the internship and study seminars. A student may earn all 16 credits in Political Science or 13 credits in Political Science and three in Bible, if desired. Off-Campus Programs American Studies Program Prerequisite: POSC 225 - Survey of American Government. To make application to the program, interested students should see Dave Peters in Political
United States History to 1865 United States History Since 1865
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
HIST 108 HIST 109 HIST 207 HIST 208
World Civilizations I World Civilizations II
Credit(s): 3. Highly recommended as a supporting course for History Majors. POSC 225 Survey of American Government Credit(s): 3. History majors preparing for graduate school should select a foreign language in their program with advice of the department. Core Requirements The history major requires the completion of a minimum of 33 credits beyond the general education requirement, 24 of which must be upper-division including:
Research Methods in History
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
HIST 290 HIST 327 HIST 480
Historiography
Research Seminar
Or
Honors Program Honors Program
Credit(s): 3.
HIST 490 AND HIST 491
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements Choose 12 upper-division credits in one of the three areas of concentration. Choose 12 credits of History electives from the other two areas of concentration. Concentrations Asian/African Civilization HIST 304 Ancient Near East Credit(s): 3. HIST 321 History of the Christian Church Credit(s): 3. HIST 331 History of East Asia Credit(s): 3. HIST 332 Studies in Asian Civilizations Credit(s): 3. HIST 335 History of Modern China Credit(s): 3. HIST 400 Studies in Developing Nations Credit(s): 3. HIST 415 Oral History Credit(s): 3. HIST 418 The History of the City Credit(s): 3. HIST 425 War and Civilization Credit(s): 3. HIST 430 History of the Jewish People Credit(s): 3.
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