ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
HIS (History)
HIS 111 History and Literature of Ancient Israel
(3)
An introduction to the provenance and interpretation of the Old
Testament. Cross-listed as BIB 111.
HIS 201 World Civilization I
(3)
Greek, Roman, Judeo-Christian, and Oriental traditions to 1517
that shaped the modern world; emphasis on the history of Western
civilization.
HIS 202 World Civilization II (3)
Continuation of HIS 201. The emergence of world civilization, the
North-South dispute, the Third World; East-West acculturation,
industrialization, scientific revolution, ideological struggles, power politics;
Judeo-Christian tradition in the modern world and the clash of world views;
modern political geography and geopolitics.
HIS 203 America to 1877 (3)
The
American experience from the 15th century through the aftermath of the Civil
War. Provides a working knowledge of the facts of American history and an
understanding of the interplay of forces that created the fabric of American
political, social, and cultural life. Lectures, films, discussion, and selected
student presentations.
HIS 204 America since 1877 (3)
The
American experience from the Civil War era to the 1970s. Provides a working
knowledge of the facts of American history and an understanding of the interplay
of forces that created the fabric of modern-American political, social, and
cultural life. Lectures, discussion, films, and selected student
presentations.
HIS 301 Christianity to 1517
(3)
Church history from the Apostolic Age to the Protestant
Reformation; major theological and organizational traditions.
HIS 303 Christianity in America (3)
History of the Christian experience in America from the Colonial era to the
present. Examination of the differences in theology and polity among the major
denominations. Cross-listed as THE 303.
HIS 304 History of Ecclesiology/Polity
(3)
This course will examine the historical and contemporary issues
of polity within the Church. Analysis of major positions in church polity,
theological emphasis, and historical development provide the student the
knowledge to develop his/her ability to apply theological convictions to
leadership situations. The course will provide the forum in which students can
begin to evaluate the differences in church polity found in Christianity
relative to their place and influence in culture and society. Prerequisites: ENG
102.
HIS 305 World Religions (3)
A
methodical and comparative exploration of the world's religions, with special
attention to their encounter with Christianity and its missions. Cross-listed as
REL 305 Prerequisites: THE 201 or junior status.
HIS 314 Roman Empire and Medieval Europe
(3)
A study of the shaping of the western world from the first
century to the fifteenth century. Special emphasis is on the development of the
Christian Church during this time period.
HIS 315 Early Modern Europe (3)
A
study of individuals and trends in Europe beginning with the 15th century
Italian Renaissance, its expansion into the rest of Europe, Protestant
Reformation, age of religious wars, Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment,
and the emergence of capitalist and democratic ideologies culminating in the
French Revolution.
HIS 317 Modern Europe
(3)
Individuals, movements, and events influencing 19th and 20th
century Europe from the Napoleonic period to the end of the Cold War. Special
emphasis on democratic and totalitarian movements and the development of a
global capitalist economy.
HIS 320 Colorado History (3)
A study
of the development of the state of Colorado from the pre-historic era to the
20th century. Emphasis on Native Americans in Colorado, the economic and
political developments, and the important personalities that shaped the
state.
HIS 340 The American Civil War and Reconstruction
(3)
Study of the causes, main events, and significance of the
American Civil War. Emphasis on the historiography of this central event in
American history.
HIS 350 Internship (1-12)
Supervised
experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
Junior standing.
HIS 360 The American West
(3)
Concentrated study of the history of the Trans-Mississippi West.
The settling and social, economic and political development of this region.
Attention to the Native Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and other ethnic groups
who played a significant role in the West.
HIS 380 Historiography (3)
An
introduction to the art and science of historical research and writing with an
emphasis on the history of historical thought, the methodology of doing history,
and the philosophy of history including a Christian perspective.
HIS 383 United States Diplomatic History
(3)
Critical events, themes, and policies from 1776, with emphasis
on 20th century America as a global superpower.
HIS 390 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided
independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or
minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Dean's approval required.
Graded; may be repeated for credit.
HIS 410 The World Since 1945 (3)
Study of the post-World War II world. Emphasis on political developments in
the Middle East, India, China, Japan, Africa, and Central and South
America.
HIS 433 Survey of World Religions
(3)
Study of the major world religions-Islam, Hinduism, Judaism,
Buddhism, and Christianity-with a theological and apologetic evaluation of the
main ideas from each religion. Emphasis on contemporary, descriptive study of
the history, development, scriptures, beliefs, and practices of the world's
major religions.
HIS 450 Internship (1-12)
Supervised
experience in a professional setting. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
Senior standing.
HIS 463 Supreme Court and Constitutional
Development (3)
A study of the development of constitutional law
from the time of the making of the Constitution to the current Court. Emphasis
will be placed on the landmark court cases, as well as on the evolving place of
the Supreme Court in American political history. Cross-listed as POL
463.
HIS 480 Senior Research Project
(1-3)
Senior history majors will complete an extensive research
paper, utilizing primary and secondary sources. Students will work directly with
their adviser in this project and will present their final paper to the history
faculty and other invited students and guests.
HIS 490 Directed Study (1-3)
Guided
independent investigation of a topic selected in consultation with the major or
minor advisor. See Academic Policies for guidelines. Graded; may be repeated for
credit.
HIS 497 Special Topics (1-3)
Guided
group investigation and discussion of a selected topic. Graded; may be repeated
for credit.
HIS 498 Teaching Assistantship
(1)
Supervised and limited preparation and delivery of lectures,
tutoring of students, laboratory preparation, and assisting in the preparation
and grading of examinations. Pass/Fail; may be repeated for credit.
Note: Certain courses may be offered only through the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) or the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Students should refer to their specific degree program in the Catalog or consult their academic advisor to confirm which courses are available in their program. For those course numbers that are similar or identical, “CUS” or “CAGS” will be used to differentiate.
