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History & Political Science
GHS 111 World Geography (3 hours)
A study of the major components of the discipline of geography with particular reference to the major regions of the world. (Every Fall)
GHS 151 World Civilization (3 hours)
This survey course is intended to give students a basic understanding of the major concepts and history that came to make up what we know as Western Civilization;
i.e. the essential building blocks of the civilization embraced by western European countries and the American continents. The period covered begins with the Stone Age and continues through the Reformation.
Among the fields surveyed will be art, politics, philosophy, religion, literature, law and government. Frequent emphasis will be given to the interplay between significant developments in these fields and the growth or decline of major powers. (Every Spring)
GHS 212 Restoration History (3 hours)
The principles and personalities of the Restoration Movement are presented in class lectures and student research. The historical documents, doctrines, messages, and methods of the great men of this movement to restore the New Testament church will be examined and explained. (Every Spring)
GHS 240 U.S. History I (3 hours)
This course will study the history and development of our country from its inception to the end of the Civil War. Special emphasis will be given to the impact of Christianity on that history. (Odd Fall)
GHS 241 U.S. History II (3 hours)
A survey of U.S. History from Reconstruction to the end of the Cold War, with special emphasis on dramatic changes in the direction of the country caused by the Great Depression, World Wars I & II, and the Vietnam War. (Even Fall)
GHS 243 American Government (3 hours)
This is an introductory course designed to acquaint the student with the American government systems. Students will examine the history, political theory, and modern day workings of the different facets of American government. Beyond gaining a substantial knowledge of the current reality of modern American government,
students should come to understand the philosophical underpinnings that led to the creation and evolution of these institutions. (Every Spring)
GHS 261 Principles of Microeconomics (3 hours)
Students will become familiar with the theory and application of fundamental microeconomic principles. Topics include consumer behavior, pricing in different market structures, cost and allocation of resources, optimization techniques as applied to demand, cost and production theory. (Every Fall)
GHS 312 Contemporary Restoration Movement (3 hours)
This course will look at the recent history of the contemporary restoration movement in all three wings of the movement in the Disciples of Christ, Independent Christian Church, and non-instrumental churches of Christ.
It will focus on issues that the churches have in common, that could potentially unite and divide the movement. (Even Fall)
GHS 342 History of Christianity (3 hours)
This course will study the history and development of the church from its inception to the 20th century. Special emphasis will be given to those movements and ideas
which have led to the rise of the major denominations. (Odd Fall)
GHS 398 Readings in History (1-4 hours)
Selected readings in history will be assigned by the instructor. A minimum of 1,000 pages of reading for each hour of credit, plus a final research paper or project are required for the course.
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