Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

will be conducted through the lens of a focused subject at the choice of the student with
permission from the faculty member. Each topic will be unique, but may be based on attractive
subjects such as Local History, Civil War History, The Second World War, The Jewish Holocaust,
Cultural History, Civil Rights, Urban History, etc. During the first portion of the class, students
will practice basic historical writing styles. The second half will be devoted entirely to private
research and writing with mandatory private meetings with the faculty member. Students will
present their research in formal, conference style to conclude the class. Prerequisite: Senior
Standing or permission of instructor.
HS-4103 HISTORIOGRAPHY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
Investigates the full range of activities of the academic historian. Special attention given to
readings and discussions of major trends in the historical profession, including philosophy of
history from the perspective of various worldviews. Prerequisite: one of the following – HS-
1113, HS-1203, HS-2113, HS-2213 or permission of the instructor. Offered on demand.
HS-4203 TOPICS IN U.S. HISTORY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
Selected upper division level studies in specific subject areas of American history. Possible
topics may include Colonial U.S./Religion, U.S. since 1945 Evangelicalism, Fundamentalism, etc.
Course repeatable for up to six (6) semester hours Prerequisite: one of the following – HS-
1113, HS-1203, HS-2113, HS-2213 or permission of the instructor. Offered on demand.
HS-4303 TOPICS IN WESTERN/WORLD HISTORY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
Selected upper division level studies in specific subject areas of Western/World history. Topics
include: Western Intellectual History, History of World Religions, Indian Intellectual History, etc.
Course repeatable up to six (6) semester hours. Prerequisite: one of the following – HS-1113,
HS-1203, HS-2113, HS-2213 or permission of the instructor. Offered on demand.
HS-4313 SPECIAL STUDIES IN HISTORY (1-3 SEMESTER HOURS)
Individual research under the guidance of a faculty member. This course may be repeated for
credit as the topic varies.
HS-4343 AMERICAN RELIGIOUS HISTORY (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
Emergence and growth of religious groups and institutions in relation to American culture,
including the development of religious thought through the contemporary religious scene.
Prerequisite: one of the following – HS-1113, HS-1203, HS-2113, HS-2213 and HS/BT-3140,
HS/BT-3150 or permission of the instructor. Offered Spring semester even-numbered years.
HN-3033 HONORS SEMINAR (1 SEMESTER HOUR)
This course coincides with the Trinity Scholars Honors Program and is a requirement for all
students enrolled in the program. The honors seminar is designed to emphasize critical
thinking and Christian scholarship through a challenging blend of Socratic dialogue, focused
reading and writing assignments, and creative projects. This course may be repeated for credit
as the topic varies and will be offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. This course is graded as
“P/F.”
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