History Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
The History degree program offered on our campus in Minnesota awards graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a solid preparation for those preparing for graduate studies in history, law school or seminary. The History degree program can also lead to career opportunities reliant upon a solid knowledge of history such as museums, education, government, business, library science and public administration.
The History major is also a good choice as a pre-seminary program, offering the biblical and general educational foundation that the American Association of Theological Schools and evangelical seminaries suggest for seminary and ministry-oriented graduate schools.
Courses
History Major (B.A.) Courses
Christian Studies Core
I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
- CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
- CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
- CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
General Education Core
II. General Education - 40 Credits
- COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- FAR - Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits3
or
- LAN - Foreign Language Elective 3 Credits
- HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
- HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
- Humanities Elective 3 Credits1
- MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits
- SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
- Social Science Elective 5 Credits2
- Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 9 Credits1,2*
III. History Major - 42 Credits
- HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits *
- HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
- HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits
- HIS 333 - Ancient Civilization: Near East and Early Greece 3 Credits
- HIS 334 - Ancient Civilization: Classical Greece and Rome 3 Credits
- 300-400 History Electives 9 Credits
- HUM 461X - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
- PHI 232 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits *
- ENG - Literature Elective 3 Credits
- 300-400 Humanities Electives 6 Credits1
- 300-400 Social Science Elective 3 Credits2
IV. Electives - 19 Credits *
- Electives 11 Credits
- 300-400 Electives 8 Credits
At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level. If you choose to take lower-level Christian Studies core classes (CHM 201 or CHM 210), then you must take enough upper-level general electives to meet this requirement.
* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.
Total - 125 Credits
1 Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
2 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.
3 Fine arts courses include music, art, drama, and dance. COM 328 also qualifies as a fine arts elective. (Only three credits of music organizations and/or lessons can be counted toward humanities/fine arts requirements.)
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
- COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 16 Credits
- BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
- BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
- MAT - Math Elective 4 Credits
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits 2
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
- Humanities Elective 3 Credits1
- SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Foreign Language Elective 3 Credits
- HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits
- PHI 232 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
Departmental Acceptance
Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and completion of half of the Christian Service requirements are required for departmental admission in the History major.
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- CHM 211 - The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits
or
- CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
- HIS 333 - Ancient Civilization: Near East and Early Greece 3 Credits
or
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits 2
- 300-400 Humanities Elective 3 Credits1
- Elective 3 Credits
- 300-400 Elective 4 Credits
Spring Semester - 16 Credits
- CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
- CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
- HIS 334 - Ancient Civilization: Classical Greece and Rome 3 Credits
or
- 300-400 History Elective 3 Credits
- 300-400 History Elective 3 Credits
- 300-400 Social Science Elective 3 Credits2
- 300-400 Elective 4 Credits
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- ENG - Literature Elective 3 Credits
- HIS 333 - Ancient Civilization: Near East and Early Greece 3 Credits
or
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits 2
- 300-400 Humanities Elective 3 Credits1
- Elective 4 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- HIS 334 - Ancient Civilization: Classical Greece and Rome 3 Credits
or
- 300-400 History Elective 3 Credits
- 300-400 History Elective 3 Credits
- HUM 461X - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
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Tuition
On-Campus (SAS) Tuition
On-Campus Undergraduate 2018-2019 Costs
Per Semester Yearly Tuition* $12,865 $25,730 Technology Fee $130 $260 Wellness Fee $105 $210 Meal Plan (standard plan) $2,115 $4,230 Residence Hall Basic $2,215 $4,430 Total $17,430 $34,860 *Nursing students add $1,440 per semester ($720 per clinical)
(less than 12 credits per semester) $1,070 per credit Overload (more than 18 credits per semester) $690 per credit NOTE: The FAFSA is required for all federal and state grants and federal student loans.
Meal Plans Per Semester Yearly 15 meals/week (standard) or 10 meals/week (FLEX) $2,115 $4,230 Block Plan (seniors only) $1,235 $2,470 Fees Graduation Application Fee $115 Parking Fee (general parking) $105 per semester Check Course Catalog for any additional fees related to your specific program.
