Courses

This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of historical scholarship, or the "nuts and bolts" of doing history at an advanced level. Students examine and discuss key documents and themes in the history of Western civilization from the Ancient Near East to the Early Modern Period in Europe. Students explore problems in advanced historical investigation and become acquainted with the tools of historical analysis. Attention is given to Christian perspectives on historical development and progression.

The course surveys key documents and themes in the history of Western civilization from the Early Modern Period in Europe to the very recent past in continuation of HS115.
Prerequisite: HS 115

A survey of the origins, development and meaning of American history and heritage from the earliest European discovery and the birth of the United States to the Civil War and Reconstruction.

A continuation of the survey of American history from the Reconstruction era to the present. Emphasis is given to the role of social, economic and political factors in understanding American development as well as to the role played by the United States in international life.

An introduction to the nature, scope and practice of historical research methods, tasks and writing, concentrating on the principles and problems relevant to organized scholarly study and the presentation of the results. The logic of historical inquiry, explanation and argument is also thoroughly examined.

This course surveys the history of the British Empire from the mid-19th century to the retreat from empire following the Suez Crisis (1956). It seeks to explain the Empire's growth and the early stages of its contraction in Africa, the Middle East and South and Southeast Asia.
Prerequisite: HS 116

In-depth study of selected topics in European continental history from the Reformation to the French Revolution. Examines historically significant sources, both primary and secondary, to acquaint students with the essential historiography and interpretive problems of the period.
Prerequisites: HS 115 and 222

This course examines the various processes involved in the contraction of Empire in the quarter century after the Second World War. Case studies are drawn mainly from Malaya, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Palestine, the Gold Coast, Kenya, the Central African Confederation, Rhodesia, South Africa and Nigeria.
Prerequisite: HS 116

This course explores the relationship between law and capitalism in the United States from the eighteenth century into the twenty-first century. It considers how law and judicial process shaped the American marketplace during the capital-scarce eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; then, it examines the revolutions in judge-made law and regulatory reach that defined the Gilded Age through the New Deal. The course will conclude by surveying the intellectual, political and legal debates surrounding the role of government in our modern, capitalist society.

This course introduces students to the political, economic and social history of Cambodia. It explores Cambodia's struggle for independence, involvement in the Vietnam War, revolution, genocide, rehabilitation and reconciliation, and environmental history since 1945.
Identical with PS 346.
Prerequisite: HS 116

This course examines the religious history of the American people from the colonial period to the present, with reference to the theology, liturgy and polity of different religious traditions. Special emphasis is given to the history of the Christian churches and to the nature of the evangelical strain of Protestantism.

This class studies the political rise and material culture of the ancient Angkor civilization within Southeast Asia. The Angkor Empire was deeply influenced by the art and religion of India. The class, therefore, focuses on the cross-cultural connection and transfer of sculpture, temple structures and people groups within mainland Southeast Asia.
Identical with AR 373 and PS 373.

A study of the chief executive of the United States from 1787 to the present. Powers, limits and roles of the presidency will be studied, with emphasis on the tenure of those who most affected the office.
Identical with PS 377.
Prerequisite: HS 211 or 212

This course examines an important epoch in American history, including the rise of sectionalist tension beginning in the late 1840s; the war with its battles and its profound political, economic and social influence on the nation; and the postwar struggles to rebuild the nation.
Prerequisite: HS 211

This course addresses the military, intellectual, social, political, economic and cultural dimensions of the movement for American independence. Topics include the preconditions and precipitants of the American Revolution, the military history of the conflict, internal problems in Britain and the rebellious colonies, the divergence of British and American political theory and constitutional practice, the growth of American national consciousness and the consequences of the war for world history.
Prerequisite: HS 211

This course will examine topics in European history from the Late Antiquities with the decline of the Roman Empire through the development of powerful Western European cultural and political forms, including the Latin Church, intellectual development such as the rise of universities, the Crusades and the challenges posed by natural disaster and war in the thirteenth through fifteenth centuries.
Prerequisite: HS 115

This course asks students to consider the historical origins and present-day implications of current events and new topics that are shaping the United States in the twenty-first century. Each week, students will read, analyze and discuss a collection of articles or a monograph-length reading that focuses on a particular current event. Topics discussed will range from the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the United States' evolving response to the self-proclaimed caliphate, to recent, controversial decisions handed down from the U.S. Supreme Court, to the problem of race and mass incarceration in the post-civil rights era, to the current elections.
Prerequisite: PS 111

In-depth study of the classic political texts in the Western tradition from Ancient Greece to modern times. The course will examine how these texts answer the major theoretical questions about the need for and purpose of government.
Identical with PS 434.
Prerequisites: HS 222 and PS 111

A comparative study of twentieth century European totalitarianism political systems focusing on Stalin's Russia and Hitler's Germany. Attention will be given to the World Crisis of the 1930's, Fascism and Communism, World War II, the Gulag, the Holocaust and the post war Soviet System.
Identical with PS 455.
Prerequisite: HS 116

The course examines the key factors concerning United States involvement in the Vietnam War. It investigates American involvement in relation to European decolonization, Cold War politics, congress and public opinion. The unit considers the impact of the Vietnam War on American foreign policy since 1975 and - using film, literature and oral histories - the way in which it continues to affect the United States today.
Identical with PS 456.
Prerequisite: HS 116

Constitutional development in the United States from AD 1606 to the present with emphasis upon political thought and practice.
Identical with PS 466.
Prerequisites: HS 211 and 212

An in-depth study of selected topics in modern European history from the 18th century to the present. The focus will be on historically significant sources, both primary and secondary, to acquaint students with essential historiography, problems and issues of the period.
Prerequisites: HS 115, 116, and HS 222

In-depth study of selected topics in colonial and revolutionary America from the period of English settlement to the War of Independence and the making of the U.S. Constitution. Utilizes primary source materials and current scholarship to immerse students in problems of historical interpretation.
Prerequisites: HS 211, 212, and HS 222

Designed for the advanced student of history. The study of a problem, project or research paper on the subject of mutual interest to the student and instructor.
Prerequisite: Consent

A field experience in history which provides an opportunity for the student to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. Student maintains close cooperation with the supervisory personnel in the field.
Prerequisite: Consent

Survey of the fields of criminal law and criminal procedure, civil law and civil procedure, torts, business and contract law, property and constitutional law. Attention is given to preparation for law school and aspects of the legal profession.
Identical with CJ 105.

A study of public policy - broadly defined - and public policy issues in the American context. Focusing on current and perennial questions of national concern, the course will examine issues involved in public policy formation, existing policies and proposals for reforming or changing those policies.

This course examines the various political, economic, cultural and environmental factors that are critical to sustaining healthy, vibrant communities. Healthy communities facilitate "persistence in place" and promote the long-term stability of human populations. Through various case studies, students will explore factors that result in community deterioration and ultimately, dispersal of human populations. This course is intended to develop practical skills and academic competencies for further academic and professional work in international affairs, immigrant and refugee studies and community development.
Identical with SO 171.

A study of the political economy with a focus on public policies related to government spending and taxation. Political ideologies related to funding government and providing public goods are examined. Current issues in social welfare, defense and security, public infrastructure, energy and education are studied.
Identical with EB 321.
Prerequisite: EB 211

This course explores the relationship between law and capitalism in the United States from the eighteenth century into the twenty-first century. It considers how law and judicial process shaped the American marketplace during the capital-scarce eighteenth and nineteenth centuries; then, it examines the revolutions in judge-made law and regulatory reach that defined the Gilded Age through the New Deal. The course will conclude by surveying the intellectual, political and legal debates surrounding the role of government in our modern, capitalist society.

This course introduces students to the political, economic and social history of Cambodia. It explores Cambodia's struggle for independence, involvement in the Vietnam War, revolution, genocide, rehabilitation and reconciliation, and environmental history since 1945.
Identical with HS 346.
Prerequisite: HS 116

This class studies the political rise and material culture of the ancient Angkor civilization within Southeast Asia. The Angkor Empire was deeply influenced by the art and religion of India. The class, therefore, focuses on the cross-cultural connection and transfer of sculpture, temple structures and people groups within mainland Southeast Asia.
Identical with AR 373 and HS 373.

A study of the chief executive of the United States from 1787 to the present. Powers, limits and roles of the presidency will be studied, with emphasis on the tenure of those who most affected the office.
Identical with HS 377.
Prerequisites: HS 211 or 212

This course addresses the military, intellectual, social, political, economic and cultural dimensions of the movement for American independence. Topics include the preconditions and precipitants of the American Revolution, the military history of the conflict, internal problems in Britain and the rebellious colonies, the divergence of British and American political theory and constitutional practice, the growth of American national consciousness and the consequences of the war for world history.
Prerequisite: HS 211

This practicum gives students the opportunity to research, prepare and advocate for opposing sides of a current public policy issue by engaging in an annual, campus-wide public debate.
Prerequisite: Consent

A practice learning experience that offers exposure to the field of political science. Students are expected to work closely with a professional or an organization, and to reflect on their experiences through conferences and assignments with a faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite: Consent

A practice learning experience that offers exposure to the field of international development. Students are expected to work closely with a professional or an organization, and to reflect on their experiences through conferences and assignments with a faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite: Consent

A practice learning experience that offers exposure to the field of refugee policy or services. Students are expected to work closely with a professional or an organization, and to reflect on their experiences through conferences and assignments with a faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite: Consent

This course asks students to consider the historical origins and present-day implications of current events and new topics that are shaping the United States in the twenty-first century. Each week, students will read, analyze and discuss a collection of articles or a monograph-length reading that focuses on a particular current event. Topics discussed will range from the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS) and the United States' evolving response to the self-proclaimed caliphate, to recent, controversial decisions handed down from the U.S. Supreme Court, to the problem of race and mass incarceration in the post-civil rights era, to the current elections.
Prerequisite: PS 111

In-depth study of the classic political texts in the Western tradition from Ancient Greece to modern times. The course will examine how these texts answer the major theoretical questions about the need for and purpose of government.
Identical with HS 434.
Prerequisites: HS 222 and PS 111

A comparative study of twentieth century European totalitarianism political systems focusing on Stalin's Russia and Hitler's Germany. Attention will be given to the World Crisis of the 1930's, Fascism and Communism, World War II, the Gulag, the Holocaust and post war Soviet System.
Identical with HS 455.
Prerequisite: HS 116

The course examines the key factors concerning United States involvement in the Vietnam War. It investigates American involvement in relation to European decolonization, Cold War politics, congress and public opinion. The unit considers the impact of the Vietnam War on American foreign policy since 1975 and - using film, literature and oral histories - the way in which it continues to affect the United States today.
Identical with HS 456.
Prerequisite: HS 116

Constitutional development in the United States from AD 1606 to the present, with emphasis upon political thought and practice.
Identical with HS 466.
Prerequisites: HS 211 and 212

An individualized study of a problem, a research paper or a project related to the political science field.
Prerequisite: Consent

A field experience in politics or government, which provides an opportunity for the student to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. Students will engage in career development activities as they search for internship opportunities, assisted by the department. Students may satisfy the internship requirement for political studies by completing the CCCU's American Studies Program in Washington, DC.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent