AUC’s history major covers a range of European, American and Middle Eastern topics, and allows students the flexibility to develop and pursue their own interests. All courses develop in students an appreciation of the richness, complexity, and diversity of past civilizations, allowing them to examine the human experience in its fullest dimensions. The program as a whole gives students appropriate historical, academic and personal competencies, develops their intellectual sophistication, and provides a solid foundation for their future lives, preparing them for a wide variety of subsequent careers, from law or diplomacy to journalism or business.
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The minor in History is designed to provide students with a substantial introduction to the craft of history while allowing them to choose their own areas of interest.
Requirements (15 credits):
Any five history courses offered by the department, exclusive of 100-level courses.
AUC’s history major covers a range of European, American and Middle Eastern topics, and allows students the flexibility to develop and pursue their own interests. All courses develop in students an appreciation of the richness, complexity, and diversity of past civilizations, allowing them to examine the human experience in its fullest dimensions. The program as a whole gives students appropriate historical, academic and personal competencies, develops their intellectual sophistication, and provides a solid foundation for their future lives, preparing them for a wide variety of subsequent careers, from law or diplomacy to journalism or business.
Core Curriculum (34-46 credits)
Concentration Requirements (36 credits)
HIST 420 - Historical Theory and Methodology (3 cr.)
Eleven additional history courses,
1. of which at least eight must be above the 200 level
2. including at least two courses in three of the four following areas:
a. The history of the Middle East
b. The history of Europe
c. The history of the United State
d. Comparative Religion courses
ARIC 320 - Introduction to Sufism (3 cr.)
ARIC 321 - Social and Cultural History of the Middle East, 600-1800 A.D. (3 cr.)
ARIC 322 - Land, Trade and Power: a History of Economic Relations in the Middle East, 600-1800 A.D. (3 cr.)
ARIC 323 - Marriage and the Family in the Medieval and Early Modern Middle East (3 cr.)
ARIC 324 - Non-Muslim Communities in the Muslim World (3 cr.)
ARIC 336 - Studies in Ibn Khaldun (3 cr.)
ARIC 343 - Birth of Muslim Community and Rise of the Arab Caliphates (3 cr.)
ARIC 344 - Caliphs and Sultans in the Age of Crusades and
A major or minor in history at Spring Arbor University prepares the student for teaching at the elementary or secondary levels. The major provides excellent preparation for graduate study in history, historical preservation and museum administration, law or seminary.
Program strengths and emphases
Students who major or minor in history will develop strong skills in analysis and evaluation of the past as sources of critical inquiry into the nature of current issues. Through Spring Arbor University’s membership in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), students are eligible to participate in semester-long programs in Washington, D.C., Costa Rica, Russia and the
Career opportunities
A major or minor in history at Spring Arbor University prepares the student for teaching at the elementary or secondary levels. The major provides excellent preparation for graduate study in history, historical preservation and museum administration, law or seminary.
Program strengths and emphases
Students who major or minor in history will develop strong skills in analysis and evaluation of the past as sources of critical inquiry into the nature of current issues. Through Spring Arbor University’s membership in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), students are eligible to participate in semester-long programs in Washington, D.C., Costa Rica, Russia and
0111 History of the American People to 1865 3
0112 History of the American People from 1865 3
0114 The Afro-American in American History 3
0115 Afro-American History Since 1865 3
0117 History of the Chicago Metropolitan Area 3
0141 The History of World Civilization to 1500 3
0212 History and Culture of China 3
0215 History of Latin America 3
0243 The Far East in the Modern World 3
0245 Russia in Modern Times 3
0247 Africa History to Colonial Period 3
0248 Africa History-Modern Period
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