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History and Political Science

HIST 443 - Special Topics on Middle Eastern History Topics on Middle Eastern history including individual reading in historical literature. Note(s): May be repeated with a different topic. Credit(s): 3. HIST 445 - Africa: History, Peoples and Culture African society and culture from antiquity to the present. Emphasis on regional diversity, with particular focus on the effects of Islamization, African diaspora, colonialism, Christianization, modernization and nationhood. Special emphasis on contemporary religious movements. Credit(s): 3. HIST 447 - Topics in African History An in-depth study of a significant topic, period, or region in African history. These may include but are not limited to African religious history; African economic history; ancient African civilizations; trans-Atlantic slave trade; European colonialism; armed conflicts in Africa; pre-colonial Africa, gender issues in Africa, and postcolonial Africa. Note(s): This course may be repeated for credit with a different theme. Credit(s): 3. HIST 453 - The Islamic City History of urbanization in the Islamic world. Uniqueness of Islamic cities in world history. Multidisciplinary approach to urban history and urban studies. Cross-listed: POSC 453. Credit(s): 3. HIST 454 - Arab-Israeli Conflict Focusing on Jerusalem, students will study the diplomatic and political history of the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis. Emphasis on Christian Zionism, political Islam, and international relations. Depending on the students in the class, position papers will be used either in simulated negotiations or panel discussions. Cross-listed: POSC 454. Credit(s): 3. HIST 455 - History of Israel and Zionism Focusing on Jerusalem, students will study the diplomatic and political history of the conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis. Emphasis on Christian Zionism, political Islam, and international relations. Depending on the students in the class, position papers will be used either in simulated negotiations or panel discussions. Cross-listed: POSC 455. Credit(s): 3. HIST 456 - Muslim, Jewish and Christian Relations History of Muslim, Jewish and Christian relations. Multidisciplinary approach. Questions of church and state, morality, Scripture. Cross-listed: POSC 456. Credit(s): 3. HIST 460 - Seminar in Religious Traditions Significant religious traditions offered with different focus and content, such as: Asian Religious Traditions, the Evangelical Tradition. Note(s): May be repeated with a different focus. Credit(s): 3. HIST 462 - History of the Expansion of Christianity The background, original development and spread of the Christian religion; emphasis on the modern era, especially contemporary growth dynamics and church structure in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Credit(s): 3. HIST 465 - Integration Seminar Issues in the contemporary world addressed from an interdisciplinary social science and Biblical perspective. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Credit(s): 3.

HIST 470 - Studies in History Topics in history including individual reading in historical literature. Note(s): May be repeated with a different topic. Credit(s): 1 - 3. HIST 480 - Research Seminar Special studies in history for majors utilizing the techniques of problem-solving, research and formal writing. Non-majors may undertake special study in specific geographical areas; Latin America, Europe, Asia, United States, Near East and Africa. Prerequisite(s): 327. Credit(s): 3. HIST 488 - Internship Designed for “public history” experience such as historical preservation, archival research, work in museums, etc., as well as other work-related experience that fits into the student’s planned career track. Proposal describing objectives, collateral reading and anticipated benefits to be approved by faculty advisor and Career Services during semester prior to registration. Note(s): Credits to be counted toward elective credit beyond the 30 credits required for History and Social Science majors. May be taken for a total of 6 credits. Credit(s): 1 - 6. HIST 490 - Honors Program First semester of a year-long independent research project for history majors culminating in an honors thesis. First semester: reading and research under supervision. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Credit(s): 3. HIST 491 - Honors Program Second semester of a year-long independent research project for history majors culminating in an honors thesis. Drafting and writing final paper. Prerequisite(s): 490. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Credit(s): 3.

Political Science (POSC)

POSC 204 - Principles of Economics Micro and macro economic terms and concepts of economic reasoning with an emphasis on the application of these concepts to current economic issues, including: the elements of America’s market economy including supply and demand, profit, competition, pricing, incentives, private property and the debate between free market and regulation; the relationship between politics and economics; the U.S. labor market and aggregate economic behavior and policy; and international trade, and global regulation and cooperation. Credit(s): 4. POSC 225 - Survey of American Government The history, organization and function of the legislative, judicial and executive branches of the American government. Includes one hour per week involving students in a local government civic service or life experience activity. Satisfies the state requirement in institutions in American history. Meets the requirement for United States Constitution for California teacher certification. When Offered: Spring and fall only. Note(s): May be taken to satisfy a portion of the 6 credits of History general education requirement. Fee: $12. Credit(s): 3. POSC 230 - Perspectives on American Government Contemporary issues in American government and politics as seen from a Christian perspective. Credit(s): 1 - 2.

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