History
Courses BLHE 101 - Elementary Hebrew Grammar I
HIST 290 - Research Methods in History Required course for history majors. Introduces students to the discipline of history, to reading historical primary and secondary sources, to the steps of a quality research project, and to writing a research paper. Books on the methodology will be used, and one longer book on topics chosen by the instructor. When Offered: Spring. Note(s): Should be taken in the sophomore year or as close to that as possible for transfer students. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 300 - The Black American Experience An historical examination of the black’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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 308 - American Democracy, Civil War and Reconstruction, 1800–1877 Nationalism and the growth of sectionalism reform movements; Manifest Destiny; disruption of American democracy, Civil War and political reconstruction to 1877. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 310 - Social and 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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 312 - History of Latin America Major indigenous civilizations; conquest by Spain and Portugal; colonial institutions and culture; wars of independence, political, economic and social developments to the present, including the role of the United States in the region. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 313 - Medieval Europe Medieval Europe from the fall of Rome through the 14th century; emphasis on the church, theological development, political institutions, society, literature and economics of the period. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 318 - Studies in Modern Europe Thematic and period studies in 16th through 20th century Europe including: Age of Revolutions, Age of Ideologies, Enlightenment, Industrialization, Holocaust, and Global Interdependence. Note(s): May be repeated with different focus. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–3. HIST 320 - The American Presidency Historical development of the office of the presidency; formal and informal powers of the President in executive, legislative, judicial, military, diplomatic and political areas. Cross-listed: POSC 320. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 321 - History of the Christian Church A historical survey of Church history from Pentecost to the present. Emphasis given to leading personalities and movements within the Church. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 323 - Ancient Greece History of Ancient Greece from the Minoan-Mycenaean cultures to the Hellenistic period; emphasis on the literature, religion, art and modes of thought of the period. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 324 - Roman History Roman history from its beginning to the fall of the Empire; Rome’s part in the preparation of the Mediterranean world for the spread of Christianity; Rome’s contributions to Western civilization. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible: morphology, syntax, as well as reading and translation of biblical texts. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLHE 102 - Elementary Hebrew Grammar II Introduction to the language of the Hebrew Bible: morphology, syntax, as well as reading and translation of biblical texts. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLHE 201 - Intermediate Hebrew Grammar I Advanced grammar and syntax with emphasis upon rapid reading as well as the development of exegetical skills. Prerequisite(s): 102. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. BLHE 202 - Intermediate Hebrew Grammar II Advanced grammar and syntax with emphasis upon rapid reading as well as the development of exegetical skills. Prerequisite(s): 102. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3.
History Faculty Chair:
Daniel Christensen, Ph.D.
Professors:
Rood
Associate Professor:
Christensen, Dewey, Guerra, Lim, Waller, Wamagatta
Courses HIST 107 - United States History
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. Restriction(s): Must be a Liberal Studies (LSEE) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 108 - United States History to 1865 A survey of U.S. History from the time of European settlement, to the colonial period, to independence from Britain, the formation of the republic and the constitution, the issues of the early 1800s, and the Civil War. Note(s): Meets the United States Constitution requirements for California teacher certification. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. HIST 109 - United States History Since 1865 A survey of U.S. history from Reconstruction, to the gilded age and progressive era, to the world wars, the cold war, and the present age. Major Supreme Court cases will be covered as will social and ethnic issues. Grade Mode: A. Credit(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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(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. Grade Mode: A. Credit(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 and Political Science. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1–2.
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