Program Description

The History major and minor programs at SPU invite students to discover the complex worlds of the past across the globe, exploring cultural, political, and economic connections within and among societies. Our program emphasizes the usefulness of History in understanding social and economic inequalities and challenges, and the role that History can play in crafting solutions. As we study the past, we cultivate the practice of empathy and foster Christian hope for the future.

Entering and Completing the Minor

In order to earn a degree, you must complete at least one academic major. Minors are not required except for students in the Professional Studies (BA). SPU encourages students to explore various academic paths, including minors, so if you change your mind about a minor or want to include an additional minor, you are able to do so as outlined below.

Note that the University encourages you to enter your chosen minor(s) as soon as you have determined it and are eligible to join it, especially by the start of your junior year. Students who transfer as juniors and seniors should enter a minor within their first two quarters at SPU.

• If this is your first quarter at SPU, request entrance to your minor in Banner by following these instructions.
• If you are an SPU student with an SPU cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, follow these instructions to enter a minor in this department.
• The University requires a grade of C- or better in all classes that apply to a minor; however, programs may require higher minimum grades in specific courses. You may repeat an SPU course only once for a higher grade.
• To advance in this program, meet with your faculty advisor regularly to discuss your grades, course progression, and other indicators of satisfactory academic progress. If your grades or other factors indicate that you may not be able to successfully complete the minor, your faculty advisor can work with you to explore options, which may include choosing a different minor.
• You must complete the minor requirements that are in effect in the SPU Undergraduate Catalog for the year you enter the minor.

History Minor

35 Credits, Including 15 Upper Division (UD)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Thinking Historically
HIS 1357	The Game of Life: World War II
HIS 1490	Life and Death in World Cities
HIS 1734	War on Terror: History of Our Lives
Section Credits Required		5
Understanding Systems
UCOR 2000	The Emergence of the Modern Global System	5
Select 5 credits from the courses below:		5
HIS 2502	The United States to 1876
HIS 2503	The United States Since 1876
Section Credits Required		10
Before 1800
HIS 2417	Religious Traditions of Asia 1
HIS/CLA 3100	Ancient Civilization
HIS/CLA 3170	Classical Civilization
HIS 3200	Ancient and Medieval Worlds
Section Credits Required		5
After 1800
HIS 2418	Modern Expressions of Asian Religions
HIS 3366	The Holocaust in Prague: Jewish Experiences 2
HIS 3600	History of the Pacific Northwest
HIS 3670	History of United States Foreign Relations
Section Credits Required		5
World Regional Surveys
HIS 3720	Rise of Islamic Civilization
HIS 3730	History of the Modern Middle East
HIS 3750	Latin America
HIS 3765	Family, State and Patriarchy in East Asia
HIS 3785	Trade, War, and The Making of East Asian Modernities
HIS 3786	Nation, City and Identity in China: From Opium Wars to Megacities
HIS 3790	History of Africa
Section Credits Required		5
Christian Perspectives on Problems in History
HIS 3358	Race, Sexuality, and Religion in Postwar Europe
HIS 3387	Christianity in Asia
HIS 3406	Christianity in America 2
HIS 3444	Humanitarianism: Promises and Problems 2
HIS 3445	Genocide: A Comparative Study 2
HIS 3448	Refugees and Human Trafficking: History of Forced Migration and the Law 2
HIS 3788	Pandemics, Empire and Survival of Asia and the World
Section Credits Required		5
Total Credits		35

¹

Counts towards Before 1800, World Regional Surveys, and Elective

²

Counts towards After 1800, Christian Perspectives, and Elective