Bachelor of Arts
History
Program Overview
The History major at WJU is unique in that it not only reflects a traditional history curriculum found in the best Liberal Arts institutions but also requires several courses, such as Literature & Culture and Political Economy, offered by the English and Public Policy departments. Consequently, this makes for a stronger, better-rounded major. Reflecting WJU’s deep roots in Evangelical Christianity, required courses in Early Church History and American Religious History add a further unique flavor to the program.
History students at WJU will find themselves well prepared for graduate study in a number of related disciplines in the Liberal Arts. Students planning on entering seminary will find the History Major a suitable course of study as well – particularly when considered along with the Bible and Theology classes required of all students. For those looking to teach History in a school settings will find they will be well prepared for a single subject credential in History when majoring in this program.
Program Details
HIST291 American History
This course will trace the political, constitutional, cultural, and socio‐economic history of the United States from the colonial period to the present day. In addition, this course will also treat the political, socio‐economic and cultural history of the state of California. Particular attention will be paid to the themes identified in The History ‐ Social Science Framework of California Public Schools.
HIST310 The Early Church: Paul to Justinian
An overview of the expansion of Christianity from the New Testament era through the sixth century. Particular attention will be paid to the lives and writings of the Church fathers and Church councils.
HIST315 History of Religion in America
An overview of the expansion of Christianity from the New Testament era through the sixth century. Particular attention will be paid to the lives and writings of the Church fathers and Church councils.
HIST371 The Twentieth Century
This course will focus on developments and trends in Europe, Asia, and the Third World during the 20th century, including various ideological movements and their consequences, post‐colonialism and globalization.
HIST498 Research and Historiography
This course will serve as the capstone for the history major. Philosophies of history, methodological concerns and the development of history as a discipline will be examined. Students will be required to do primary research and writing on an historical issue of their choice.
Literature (Choose one of the following)
Foundations of British Literature (ENGL220)
British Literature since 1800 (ENGL221)
American Literature to 1865 (ENGL231)
American Literature 1865 to Present (ENGL232)
Literature (Choose one of the following)
Foundations of British Literature (ENGL220)
British Literature since 1800 (ENGL221)
American Literature to 1865 (ENGL231)
American Literature 1865 to Present (ENGL232)
Electives (Choose three from the following, at least two of which are upper division)
Special Topics in History (HIST299 or 399)
Ancient Greece (HIST331)
History and Archaeology of Ancient Rome (HIST336)
Christianity and Islam in Conflict (HIST372)
Military History (HIST374)
Renaissance and Reformation (HIST441)
History of Latin America (HIST461)
California History (HIST481)
The American Frontier (HIST485)
Introduction to Archaeology (ARCH100)
Offerings
Bachelor of Arts
BA in History
Minor
History Minor