History
In order to complete this program, students must: 1. Fulfill all of the requirements of the History: Secondary Instruction Concentration program; 2. Take the required LEDU courses; 3. Take a CSET prep course in History or pass the exam prior to the first semester of the junior year. However, the student will earn their B.A. degree in History whether they pass the CSET or not. The courses required for this specialized history program help prepare students to pass the CSET Examination in Social Science. Students must pass the CSET Examination prior to applying for student teaching. History Minor Minor Requirements A History Minor is offered with the completion of 18 credits beyond the general education requirements, 12 of which must be upper division. The student is required to take a minimum of 3 credits in each of four concentrations (African / Asian Civilizations, European Civilization, Civilizations of the Americas & Global Studies). Note: HIST 108 U.S. History to 1865, HIST 109 U.S. Middle East Studies Minor The Department of History and Political Science and other departments in Humanities & Social Sciences offer a Middle East Studies Minor. This program will incorporate courses from the History, Political Science, Modern Languages, English, Biblical Studies disciplines as well as the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. The study of the history, languages, cultures, religions and politics of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean world will prepare students to engage in the increasing international interest of this area. Minor Requirements Students who wish to pursue a minor in Middle Eastern Studies must complete a minimum of 21 credits from the following courses: History Since 1865, HIST 207 World Civilizations I, and HIST 208 World Civilizations II are part of the GE Requirements required for completion of the minor.
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
HIST 454 HIST 455 HIST 456
History of Israel & Zionism Muslim, Jewish & Christian Relations
Credit(s): 3.
Introduction to Islam & Islamic Theology
INCS 324
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Popular Islam
INCS 325 INCS 447 INCS 448 POSC 305 POSC 307 POSC 480
Approaches to the Islamic World
Topics in Islamic Studies Comparative Government International Relations Studies in Political Science
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1 - 8.
POSC 480, Studies in Political Science: Islamic Pol. Philosophy or Studies in Political Science: Arab-Israeli Conflict. Additional Information Lower Division Students are recommended to take the following courses as a part of their General Education requirements, total six credits:
World Civilizations I
HIST 207 HIST 208
World Civilizations II Foreign Language Recommendation
In order to fulfill Biola University’s general education requirement, students must obtain a minimum of 12 credits 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 credits of Bible / Theology courses required in Biblical Studies, it is recommended that the following courses be included: BBST 109 Old Testament History & Literature BBST 110 NewTestament History & Literature BBST 465 Integration Seminar: Israeli-Palestinian Conflicts Courses (HIST) 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. Note(s): Meets the requirements for credited States Constitution for California teacher certification. 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. Credit(s): 3. HIST 109 - United States History Since 1865 A survey of U.S. history from Reconstruction, to the guilded 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. Credit(s): 3.
History (minimum of 6 credits): HIST 430
History of the Jewish People History of the Middle East & Islam I History of the Middle East & Islam II
Credit(s): 3.
HIST 441
Credit(s): 3.
HIST 442
Credit(s): 3. Middle East Culture & Religion (minimum of 12 credits): ANTH 365
Biblical Archaeology: Ancient Near East
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Biblical Archaeology: Palestine Studies in World Literature
ANTH 366 ENGL 481 HIST 304 HIST 453
Ancient Near East The Islamic City
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