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

  Program Requirements 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* Major Core 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.) Four-Year Suggested Program for the History Major Freshman Year 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 Sophomore Year 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. Junior Year 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 Senior Year 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

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