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 Bachelor of Arts in History
Purpose:
The purpose of the History major is to provide students with a thorough study of American and European history through coursework and practicum. Students majoring in History will be prepared for graduate work as the program is designed to expand historical knowledge and introduce the fundamentals of historiography.
Program:
During their freshman and sophomore years, History students complete rigorous coursework to enhance reading, writing, research, and speaking skills. Students majoring in History will take specialized courses in historical research and historiography as well as advanced courses in American and European history. As seniors they willl complete a 9-credit Directed Research and Writing (DRW) project on a topic of their choice.
Learning Objectives for the History Major
- Improve research, writing, and speaking skills.
- Explain the contribution of Western civilization in shaping history.
- Explain the development of the United States from colonial times to its current position in world affairs.
- Develop the ability to analyze world events in light of their historical background.
- Apply the biblical worldview to the study of history.
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History Major
Minimum of 128 Total Credit Hours
Required Core Curriculum Courses (75 hours) |
| | BIB130/140 | Theology of the Bible I and II | | (6) |
| | BIB210 | Principles of Biblical Reasoning | | (3) |
| | CLA200 | Rhetoric | | (3) |
| | CLA205 | Logic | | (3) |
| | ECO320 | Economics for the Citizen | | (3) |
| | ENG110 | Research and Writing | | (1) |
| | ENG210/220 | Western Literature I & II | | (6) |
| | GOV210 | Constitutional Law | | (3) |
| | HIS110/120 | History of the United States I & II | | (6) |
| | HIS130/140 | History of the Western World I & II | | (6) |
| | MAT210 | Euclidean Geometry | | (3) |
| | MUS400 | Music History and Appreciation I | | (3) |
| | PHI205 | Philosophy | | (3) |
| | PHI210/220 | Freedom's Foundations I & II | | (6) |
| | Various | Foreign Language (Latin or Greek) | | (12) |
| | Various | Science (Physics and Biology w/Lab) | | (8) |
Elective Courses (8 hours)*
Major Courses (45 hours) |
| | BIB300/400 | Topics in Biblical Studies | | (3) |
| | ENG300/400 | Topics in Literature | | (3) |
| | HIS370 | Historical Research | | (3) |
| | HIS400 | Historiography | | (3) |
| | HIS300/400 | Topics in History | | (3) |
| | HIS300/400 | Various | | (18) |
| | PHI300/400 | Topics in Philosophy | | (3) |
| | HIS490 | Directed Research and Writing | | (8) |
| | HIS491 | Faith and Reason Integration Essay | | (1) |
*One of the electives must be a History course.
NOTE: Upon admission, some students may be deficient in mathematics and therefore unable to complete Physics with Lab. In such cases, they may be required to take a course in algebra and trigonometry before they attempt to complete Physics. Students deficient in mathematics are responsible for fulfilling these requirements before they are scheduled to take Physics with Lab. Students may show evidence of completing mathematics courses at other institutions if they receive prior approval from the Registrar. During new student orientation, all students will take the Math Proficiency Examination for placement.
Faculty
Gene Edward Veith, Ph.D.
Provost
Professor of Literature
Steve Hake, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Department of Classical Liberal Arts
Professor of English Literature
David Aikman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History and
Writer in Residence
Darrel Cox, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Neal Doran, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Michael Kucks, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physics
Bonnie Libby, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Literature
Stephen McCollum, D.M.A
Associate Professor, Director of Music
Laura McCollum, Ed.D.
Dean of Academic Affairs
Assistant Professor of Education
Stephen McRoberts , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Classics
Mark T. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
J. Travis Moger
Instructor of History
Robert Spinney, Ph.D.
Director of Distance Learning
Assistant Professor of History
James Tallmon, Ph.D.
Instructor of History
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