GEOGRAPHY / HISTORY COURSES

GEOG 1113 World Geography
A study of the continents with special emphasis on the five dimensions-political,
economic, historical, social, and geographic as each relates to the specific
regions. Foresights and options will be examined to improve our understanding of
the globalization of the modern world.

HIST 1483 United States History to 1865
A general course concerned with political, economic and social history of the
United States up to 1865.

HIST 1493 United States History Since 1865
Continuation of HIST 1483. 

HIST 2123 /HUM 2123 The Twentieth Century
This course surveys the major historical, political, philosophical, and cultural
forces that have impacted the twentieth century. This includes communism,
modern democracy, post-modernism and related topics.

HIST 2133 Art History
A historical study of art from prehistoric art, continuing through twenty-first century,
identifying major artists, works, schools and movements and exploring the connections
between art, worldview and the history of civilization.

HIST 2213 /HUM 2213 World History
The history of civilization from the ancient world through the Reformation to the
present. Attention will be paid to political, social, and ideological foundations
important to development civilizations.

HIST 3373 History of Christianity
A study of the origin and spread of Christianity from apostolic times until the
present time. Attention is given to the missionary advance of Christianity both
geographically and historically. Special attention will be given to the
Reformation, subsequent developments within Protestantism, and the rise of the
Pentecostal movement. 

HIST 4333 Pentecostal-Charismatic History
A study of the history of the origin and development of the modern holiness,
Pentecostal and charismatic movements. Attention is given to the personalities
and theological streams that contributed to the present movement in the United
States and the world. Prerequisite: HIST 3373.

HIST 4931-3 Studies in Church History
Seminar or directed study.  Seminar topics may include Patristic Christianity,
Protestant Reformation, English Reformation, and American Christianity.
Prerequisite: HIST 3373. 

HUMANITIES COURSES

HUM 2013 General Humanities
A survey of the arts of literature, painting, music, sculpture, photography,
architecture, and film and the discipline of philosophy. Emphasis on the major
philosophical ideas which consistently permeate each of the arts.

HUM 2113 Western Culture
Introduction to the history, literature, theology, philosophy and the arts of the
western world from Biblical times through the middle ages, Renaissance, to
modern times.

HUM 2123 The Twentieth Century
This course surveys the major historical, political, philosophical, and cultural
forces that have impacted the century. This includes communism, modern
democracy, post-modernism and related topics.

HUM 2133 Art History
A historical study of art from prehistoric art, continuing throughout the twenty-first
century, identifying major artists, works, schools and movements and exploring the
connections between art, worldview and the history of civilization.

HUM 2213 World History
The history of civilization from the ancient world through the Reformation to the
present. Attention will be paid to political, social, and ideological foundations
important to development civilizations.

HUM 2313 Man: Cultural Milestones
An artistic, musical, literary and philosophical contrast of twentieth century
attitudes with key ideas of previous ages presented in their chronological
historical settings.

HUM 2333 English Literature to 1660
A survey of the significant works and authors from the Anglo-Saxon period to the
early Seventeenth Century. Emphasis will be placed on the works and authors
who have made the most significant contributions to the Western literary
tradition.

HUM 2343 Classics in Christian Literature
A study of Christian literature from such authors as the Early Church Fathers,
Augustine, Erasmus, Luther, Calvin, and some of the writers since the
Reformation. The course includes an analysis of the literature for form, structure
and style with some consideration given to the origin of the forms. An attempt is
made to evaluate the contribution of each writer to Christian and Western thought
and the development of the church.

HUM 2413 Modern Secular/Christian Worldviews
Examines world views, ethics, trends, and problems of modern man. Secular
thought will be contrasted with a Christian worldview.

HUM 2423 Human Diversity
A study of diversity in a pluralistic society, with focus upon groups that have been
assigned subordinate positions because of race, religion, country of origin,
disability, age, language, or gender. The nature of prejudice and issues related to
discrimination and oppression will be explored. Prerequisite:  SOC 1113

HUM 2433 Value & Meaning of Literature
The course examines selected literary works from the period of Neoclassicism
through the Post-modern age. Major topics of philosophical thought of the time
period are also discussed with the intent of analyzing and interpreting their
effects upon the author's worldview and his or her writings. The impact of these
values upon contemporary society will be discussed as well for the purpose of
comparing and contrasting those viewpoints with that of modern Christianity.

HUM 2443 American Literature I
A historical survey of works of American literature from colonial times to the mid-
nineteenth century. The literature is examined against the backdrop of its
contemporary political, social, and religious climate.

HUM 2523 American Literature II
A historical survey of works of American literature from 1865 to present.  The
literature is examined against the backdrop of its contemporary political, social
and religious climate. 

HUM 2923 Masterpieces In English Literature - London Experience
A study of English literature culminating in study abroad to examine the historical
perspectives surrounding the events and places studied.

HUM 3103 The World of C. S. Lewis
A survey of the literary works of C. S. Lewis, emphasizing interpretations, motifs,
and recurring themes of the works. The author's life as it influenced his work will
also be studied.