Examines the major political and social forces in U.S. history from the Reconstruction era to the present. Topics covered include the emergence of modern society, popular culture, the civil rights movement, and the impact of American foreign policy on different parts of the world.

Probes the history of the First World War from a number of perspectives: military, economic, strategic, diplomatic, religious and cultural. The intent is to understand more fully the reasons why the war broke out in 1914, how it was fought over the succeeding four years, the varied impact it had on the countries and societies involved and its wide- ranging and longstanding impact on world affairs.

Surveys the nature and extent of the war that enveloped the world from 1939-1945. Its roots in the 1920s and 1930s will be examined, as well its military, political, economic and social features. The construction of the post-war world order will also be examined.

Combines an examination of the discipline of history, the major historians of the past, how history developed its professional autonomy, the philosophy of history, with the ways and means of doing history today through the use of primary sources, the understanding of historiography, the writing of essays and the critical analysis of books and articles. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in HIST

Examines the social, religious, political and cultural history of ancient Mesopotamia, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Egypt, Israel and Greece. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Examines the Jewish society into which Jesus was born, followed by a reading of the New Testament in its historical context. It concludes with a survey of the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire during the first two centuries after Christ. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST Exclusion: HIST 253

Examines the history of Christianity from the time of the early martyrs at the end of the second century to the rise of Islam in the seventh century. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Same as BSTH 345

Same as BSTH 320

Same as BSTH 308

Provides an overview of the Crusades through an examination of the major impulses, events, and figures involved in their execution. Placing the Crusades in their wider east-west, Muslim-Christian context is foundational to the approach taken in the course. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Deals with the roots, development and significance of the 16th century revolutions in Christianity, Protestant, Catholic and Radical, in their social contexts. It also outlines the early developments of some significant subsequent movements such as Puritanism. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Henry VIII, and his numerous wives and children, with special attention to Elizabeth I. Considers the impact of the Protestant Reformation, the wars with Spain, the translation of the Bible and overseas expansion. It concludes with an examination of the English Revolution (1642-1660), the conquest of Ireland and the role of Oliver Cromwell in these cataclysmic events. Attention is also given to music, architecture and social history. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Continues the themes outlined in England from Reformation to Revolution, 1500-1658, and also considers England’s emergence as a world power, the early history of the British Empire and the early impact of the industrial revolution. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Covers the history of the United Kingdom from the beginning of the 19th century to the election of Tony Blair as prime minister in 1997. Topics such as war, diplomacy, the industrial revolution, the rise and decline of empire, religion and secularization, the emergence of the welfare state, class and the position of the monarchy will be examined. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Examines the history of the British Empire, the largest empire in the history of the world, during its last and greatest phase from 1800-1980. The Empire’s wide-ranging impact on the modern world will be considered in the context of such topics such as politics, economics, armies, navies, race, nationalism, gender, society and religion. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Outside of Shakespeare, Winston Churchill is probably the best-known Englishman of all-time. His varied career as a soldier, journalist, author, parliamentarian, cabinet minister, and prime minister, is without equal in British history. Today, Churchill’s reputation as a leader is overwhelmingly heroic, but in his own time he was often controversial and in the years leading up to his becoming prime minister in 1940 many contemporaries thought that his political career was over. This course is full-orbed, in that it attempts to probe the life and times of Churchill as fully as possible. He was a major actor in a number of British and world events spanning over half a century, from the imperial re- conquest of Sudan in 1898 to the Cold War of the 1950s. His life in connection with these and many other important events will be examined closely. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

This independent study option is open to third- and fourth-year students who wish to explore a topic not covered in the regular curriculum and in which the professor has an interest and expertise and is willing to direct studies. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in HIST Permission required

Beginning with the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789, surveys 200 years of European history, concluding with the fall of the Soviet Empire in 1989. The rise of modern politics and society is examined, including industrialization, war, imperialism and religion. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Traces the history of the African continent from 1800 to the present. Topics include pre-colonial societies, slavery and the slave trade, European exploration and conquest, colonialism, the missionary movement, nationalism and independence, economics, warfare and contemporary religion. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Examines the origins and impact of the world population explosion that began around 1750. Topics include nutrition, medicine, disease, public health, fertility, marriage, children and the family. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Beginning with the creation of the East India Company in 1600 during the reign of Elizabeth I, surveys the history of the British in India until 1947, the year of Indian independence. Politics, war, economics, religion, social and race relations and nationalism are examined. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

The Middle East witnessed more momentous events in the post-World War II period than any other region of the world. Study of U.S. foreign policy covers U.S.-Middle East relations during the Cold War. The major topics targeted include: the rebirth of Israel, C.I.A. covert action in Iran, Arab-Israeli conflict, Lebanese civil war and the rise of Islamic fundamentalist groups. American public opinion and the issues of ideology, religion, oil and mass media receive significant treatment. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST

Surveys the history of the modern Arab-Israeli conflict. Topics covered include Ottoman and post-World War I Palestine, the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, the Arab-Israeli wars, and the nature and extent of ongoing strife in the Middle East. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST