Courses (HIST) HIST 107 - United States History
Minor Requirements Students who wish to pursue a minor in Middle Eastern Studies must complete a minimum of 21 units from the following courses:
Geographical expansion and development of the United States from its colonial foundations to present. Assessment of influence of Puritans, colonial experience, the industrialization, urbanization, 20th century wars and an expansive economy in shaping the American mind and American international relations. Note(s): Meets the requirements for United States Constitution for California teacher certification. Fee: $12. Unit(s): 3. HIST 115 - Perspectives on American History Topics on the influence of Christianity in shaping the American mind. A discussion class is required along with this course. Unit(s): 1 - 2. HIST 207 - World Civilizations I Highlights in the development of World civilization with an overview of Western, Asian, African and Latin American civilizations to 1500. Examination of comparative cultural contributions made in the arts, sciences, government and religions. Includes regional geographic studies. Fee: $12. Unit(s): 3. HIST 208 - World Civilizations II Highlights in the development of World civilization with an overview of Western, Asian, African and Latin American civilizations since 1500. Examination of comparative cultural contributions made in the arts, sciences, government and religions. Includes regional geographic studies. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Fee: $12. Unit(s): 3. HIST 215 - Perspectives on World Civilizations Introduction to historical interpretation with reference to Christian understandings of history. Note(s): For clarification contact the Department of History, Government & Social Science. Unit(s): 1 - 2. HIST 300 - The Black American Experience An historical examination of the black ʼ s experience beginning with the African kingdoms, slave trade, slavery in the New World, emancipation during the Civil War, and the search and struggle for equality, to the present. Unit(s): 3. HIST 304 - Ancient Near East A study of the culture of the Ancient Near East with emphasis on history, literature, religion and the modes of thought. Attention is given to cultural preparation for the biblical faith. Unit(s): 3. HIST 305 - English History Survey of British history from the Anglo-Saxon period to contemporary times; emphasis on social, intellectual, religious and political developments. Unit(s): 3. HIST 306 - Studies in British History Period and thematic studies in British history to include: Tudor- Stuart England, Victorian England, Empire and Commonwealth, Religious History of England, British Politics and the English Middle Class. Unit(s): 3. HIST 307 - The Colonial Period, American Revolution, 1607- 1800 Settlement and growth of the Anglo-American civilization; the American Revolution; growth of political, economic, social and religious institutions to 1800. Unit(s): 3. HIST 308 - American Democracy, Civil War & Reconstruction, 1800-1877 Nationalism and the growth of sectionalism reform movements; Manifest Destiny; disruption of American democracy, Civil War and political reconstruction to 1877. Unit(s): 3. HIST 310 - Social & Intellectual History of the United States Social impact of westward expansion, immigration, industrialization, urbanization and cultural pluralism combined with major intellectual ideas instrumental in the shaping of American society. Unit(s): 3.
History (min. 6 units)
• HIST 430 - History of the Jewish People Unit(s): 3. • HIST 441 - History of the Middle East & Islam I Unit(s): 3. • HIST 442 - History of the Middle East & Islam II Unit(s): 3. Middle East Culture & Religion (min. 12 units) • ANTH 365 - Biblical Archaeology: Ancient Near East Unit(s): 3. • ANTH 366 - Biblical Archaeology: Palestine Unit(s): 3. • ENGL 481 - Studies in World Literature Unit(s): 3. • HIST 304 - Ancient Near East Unit(s): 3. • HIST 453 - The Islamic City Unit(s): 3. • HIST 454 - Arab-Israeli Conflict Unit(s): 3. • HIST 455 - History of Israel & Zionism Unit(s): 3. • HIST 456 - Muslim, Jewish & Christian Relations Unit(s): 3. • INCS 324 - Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology Unit(s): 3. • INCS 325 - Popular Islam Unit(s): 3. • INCS 447 - Approaches to the Islamic World Unit(s): 3. • INCS 448 - Topics in Islamic Studies Unit(s): 1 - 3. • POSC 305 - Comparative Government Unit(s): 3. • POSC 307 - International Relations Unit(s): 3. • POSC 480 - Studies in Political Science Unit(s): 1 - 8. POSC 480, Studies in Political Science: Islamic Pol. Philosophy or Studies in Political Science: Arab-Israeli Conflict. Note Lower Division Students are recommended to take the following courses as a part of their General Education requirements, total six units: • HIST 207 World Civilizations I • HIST 208 World Civilizations II Foreign Language Recommendation In order to fulfill Biola University ʼ s general education requirement, students must obtain a minimum of 12 units of foreign language. Students are encouraged to pursue study from the following languages: Biblical Hebrew or Arabic (both currently offered at Biola), Modern Hebrew, Persian, or Turkish. Biblical Studies Among the 30 units of Bible / Theology courses required in Biblical Studies, it is recommended that the following courses be included: • BBST 109 Old Testament & Literature • BBST 110 New Testament & Literature • BBST 465 Integration Seminar: Israeli-Palestinian Conflicts
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