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.
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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 - 30 Credits
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140 or COM 252)
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- History Elective 3 Credits
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- Communication, Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 17-18 Credits1,2*
III. History Major - 45 Credits
- ENG - Literature Elective 3 Credits
- HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 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 *
- History Elective (300-400 level) 9 Credits
- HUM 461X - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
- Humanities Elective (300-400 level) 6 Credits 1
- Philosophy Elective (Choose from: PHI 232, PHI 333X or PHI 334X)
- Social Science Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits 2
IV. Additional Requirements - 9 Credits
- ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Humanities Elective 3 Credits 1,3
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits 2
V. Electives - 38 Credits*
- Electives (300-400 level) 9 Credits
- Electives 29 Credits
A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.
* 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, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.
2 Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.
3 Select fine arts electives from FAR and MUS. (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
- Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133, COM 140 or COM 252)
- ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
- HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits *
- Social Science Elective 3 Credits 2
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 *
- Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits
- Elective 3-4 Credits
Fall Semester - 15 Credits
- HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits *
- THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
- Elective 9 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 Credits
- BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
- Fine Arts or Humanities Elective 3 Credits 1,3
- HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits *
- Philosophy Elective (Choose from: PHI 232, PHI 333X or PHI 334X)
- 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 is required for departmental admission in the History major.
Fall Semester - 18 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 * (odd)
or
- ENG - Literature Elective 3 Credits (even)
- Humanities Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits 1
- Elective 6 Credits
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Spring Semester - 15 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 (even) *
or
- History Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits (odd)
- History Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- Social Science Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits 2
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
Fall Semester - 16 Credits
- BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
- ENG - Literature Elective 3 Credits (even)
or
- HIS 333 - Ancient Civilization: Near East and Early Greece 3 Credits * (odd)
- Humanities Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits 1
- Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- 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 * (even)
or
- History Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits (odd)
- History Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
- HUM 461X - Senior Interdisciplinary Seminar 3 Credits
- Elective 3 Credits
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Tuition
On-Campus (SAS) Tuition
On-Campus Undergraduate 2020-2021 Costs
Per Semester Yearly Tuition $13,635 $27,270 Fees $355 $710 Meal Plan $2,250 $4,500 Residence Hall $2,350 $4,700 Total $18,590 $37,180 Part Time (less than 12 credits per semester) $1,135 per credit Overload
(more than 18 credits per semester)$730 per credit NOTE: The FAFSA is required for all federal and state grants and federal student loans.
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