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315 History of Christianity I: From the Apostolic Era to the Reformation
This course examines the history of the Christian church from the time of the apostles to the European Reformation of the 16th century. Emphasis will be given to the geographical expansion of the church, the development of orthodoxy, forms of spirituality, and worship. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as BTS 315)
316 History of Christianity II: From the Reformation to the Present
This course is a continuation of HIS 315 from the Reformation to the present time. Emphasis will be given to the diversity of Protestantism, the challenges of the modern age, and the spread of Christianity worldwide. (3 credits) (Cross-listed as BTS 316)
331 Comparative World History
Unlike a strict survey course, contemporary World History focuses on the social, economic, and cultural processes or systems that have interlinked the world in the modern period. It moves away from a traditional Euro-centric or Western perspective on such development, valuing the historical developments of non-western societies. While not neglecting the importance of the “West” and “East” as historical constructions, World History studies often uncover the dynamic interdependence of both in the production of integrated world systems. Since history means by definition inquiry or investigation, this non-survey course will sample the historiographical literature on world history from origins to contemporary globalization. Students will read a handful of leading comparative world historians including Immanuel Wallerstein, William McNeill, Steven Topik, and Kenneth Pomeranz. (3 credits)
337 East Asian History and Politics
This course is a study of the history and politics of East Asian cultures from early times to the present. Primary attention is given to the countries of China, Japan, and Korea in their transformation from being cultures bound to their traditions to becoming modern nation- states. Relations with the West are dealt with throughout the study. (3 credits)
347 Latin American History and Politics
This course is a study of the history and politics of both the Native American and Spanish- Portuguese cultures of Latin America, from the time of European colonization to the present. It examines the impact of colonization, the emergence of national states, the hemispheric relationships with North America, and the challenges of developing nations. (3 credits)
351 History of California
This course is an historical survey of the development of California from pre-colonial times to the present. Special emphasis is given to the role of immigrants, the religious diversity of California, and the place of California in the history of North America broadly. Prerequisite: History 211/212. (3 credits)
352 American Revolution and Early Republic
This course examines the formative period of the American nation. Students will consider both the history and historiographical debates surrounding the causes and consequences of the American Revolution and the subsequent economic and political institutions set up during the
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