Undergraduate - Lee University

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 107
HIS 399. HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY
One-four hours credit
An independent study supervised by three faculty members that provides the student
who qualifies under the honors guidelines the opportunity to pursue a special topic of his/her
choice.
HIS 410. THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN AMERICA
Three hours credit
An in-depth study of the United States from 1850 to 1900. Special emphasis will be
placed on the American Civil War, Rise of Labor, Farmers and Native American Indians.
Offered Fall Semester.
HIS 411. 20th AMERICAN CENTURY HISTORY
Three hours credit
A study of the economic, social, political, and cultural history of the United States since
1900. Special attention will be given to current problems in the Near and Far East. Offered
Spring Semester.
HIS 421. HISTORY OF THE SOUTH
Three hours credit
A study of the economic, social, political, and cultural development of the South. Offered
Fall Semester, even years.
HIS 430. ANCIENT HISTORY
Three hours credit
A study of the ancient Near Eastern, Greek, and early Roman civilizations. Special
emphasis will be given to archaeological information illustrating the interrelationships
between the Old Testament and the history and culture of these civilizations. Offered Fall
Semester.
HIS 440. ROME AND THE EARLY CHURCH
Three hours credit
A study of early church history and thought in the context of the classical culture of
Rome from the late Republic until 476 A.D. Special emphasis will be given to church/state
relations after the New Testament era. Offered Spring Semester.
HIS 445. MEDIEVAL HISTORY
Three hours credit
A study of the political, social, and religious history of the Middle Ages (c. 300–1400) in
Europe with a special emphasis on England and Ireland, Jewish history, women’s roles in
society, and popular religion and heresy.
HIS 450. HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT
Three hours credit
A survey of the major works in political theory from ancient times to the more modern
theories which impact the world.
HIS 451. CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF
Three hours credit
THE UNITED STATES
A consideration of prominent intellectual systems in American history from Puritanism
to progressivism, and their contributions to the molding of national character. Offered Spring
Semester, odd years.
HIS 460. TUDOR AND STUART ENGLAND
Three hours credit
A history of England from the twilight of Medievalism at the end of the fourteenth century
to the overthrow of James II in 1688. Special attention will be given to cultural, economic,
religious, and political developments during the Tudor and Stuart periods. Offered Spring
Semester, odd years.
HIS 480/490. SEMINAR IN HISTORY
Three hours credit
An intensive study of selected topics, including research in the materials of history and
the writing of analytical reports.
Political Science
POL 231. CURRENT INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Three hours credit
A course designed to explore all facets of the most current issues that affect the international
community. The actual topics will be determined by what events and issues seem to have the
greatest influence on world affairs. (Formerly POL 251)
POL 252. MORALITY AND POLITICS
Three hours credit
A course that examines the moral and political responsibilities of government and Christian
citizens with regard to a variety of social, economic, and cultural public policy problems.