School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
HIST232 3 units
World Civilization II (S)
A survey of the history, philosophy, religion, art, music, literature, and dance of the world’s major cultures from c. 1500 to the
present. (Prerequisite: ENGL101B)
HIST291 3 units
American History (F)
This course will trace the political, constitutional, cultural, and socio-economic history of the United States from the colonial
period to the present day. In addition, this course will also treat the political, socio-economic and cultural history of the state of
California. Particular attention will be paid to the themes identified in The History - Social Science Framework of California Public
Schools. This course meets the requirements for US History, Constitution and American Ideals.
HIST310 3 units
Early Church: Paul to Justinian (F)
An overview of the expansion of Christianity from the New Testament era through the sixth century. Particular attention will be
paid to the lives and writings of the Church fathers and Church councils. (Prerequisite: HIST 221/222 or HIST231/232)
HIST311 3 units
Old Testament Archaeology
An investigation of the major archaeological finds and primary sources relevant for understanding the Old Testament.
(Prerequisite: HIST 221/222 or HIST231/232 and BIBL101)
HIST312 3 units
New Testament Archaeology
An investigation of the major archaeological finds and primary sources relevant for understanding the New Testament.
(Prerequisite: HIST 221/222 or HIST231/232 and BIBL102)
HIST315 3 units
History of religion in America (S)
An overview of the history of religion, particularly Christianity, in America from the colonial era through the present. Specific
attention will be paid to the interaction of religion with cultural institutions. Embedded in this course is a service learning project.
(Prerequisite: HIST221/222 or HIST231/232)
HIST330 3 units
History of the Ancient Near East
This course is a survey of ancient Near Eastern history from the dawn of civilization to the death of Alexander the Great. The
course will concentrate on the region of Mesopotamia, but will also include peripheral areas including Iran, Anatolia, Syria, and
Palestine within its cultural sphere of influence. It will integrate primary sources, art, and archaeology in discussing the region.
HIST331 3 units
Ancient Greece
A survey of Ancient Greece from the Minoan and Mycenaean Bronze Age to the Roman conquest of Greece. This survey will
emphasize the political, social, cultural, and economic institutions and values that Hellas created to revolutionize the Ancient
Mediterranean world.
HIST334 3 units
Greece and Rome
An overview of the history of ancient Greece from the Mycenaean era through the Hellenistic era. An overview of Roman history
from the early Republic to late antiquity. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural, political and philosophical legacy
bequeathed to us from the ancient world. (Prerequisite: HIST221/222 or HIST231/232)
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