Undergraduate Catalog - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - History and Intercultural Majors | Judson University Christian College

History and Intercultural Studies Majors

History Major

Objectives

Students will:

  1. Gain exposure to the history of world civilizations including their political institutions, philosophies, religions, and social structures.
  2. Learn how to integrate their Christian faith with historical concepts.
  3. Be prepared for graduate study.
  4. Develop critical thinking abilities, read perceptively, and write effectively.
  5. Develop analytical and research skills.

Important Notes:

  1. 40% of major requirements must be completed at Judson.
  2. 40% of major requirements must be upper division.
  3. No grade lower than C- accepted for major requirements.

Historical Methods Requirements

Required = 9 Hours

  • HIS484 Historical Research and Writing
  • HIS485 Historical Theory and Method
  • SOC151 Introduction to Sociology
  • Or ANT171 Introduction to Anthropology

U.S.History Requirements

Required = 12 Hours

  • HIS171 Rise of U.S. Until 1877
  • HIS172 Rise of U.S. Since 1877
  • And two of the following:
    • HIS370 Frontier Experience in America
    • HIS373X American Church History
    • HIS375 City and Suburb in American History
    • HIS376 Minority Experience in America
    • HIS378 Amer Foreign Policy Since 1898
    • HIS377 Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945

European History Requirements

Required = 9 Hours

  • HIS320X History of Christianity to 1500
  • HIS363 Medieval Europe
  • HIS364 The Classical Mediterranean
  • HIS321X The Church and the Reformation

Non-Western History Requirements

Required = 9 Hours

  • HIS365 World in Revolution
  • HIS391 History and Culture of China
  • HIS392 History and Culture of Japan
  • HIS393 History and Culture of Southeast Asia
  • HIS394 Modern Latin America
  • HIS397X Cross Cultural Studies
  • HIS367 Modern Imperial: 18th Cent to Present
  • HIS366 Nationalism and Globalization

History Elective Requirements

Required = 6 Hours

History Major With Pre-Law Concentration

Objectives

The History major helps develop the reading, thinking, and writing skills necessary for law school preparation, and provides context to help understand current issues related to international and U.S. law. These courses are supplemented by additional coursework to expand conceptual and oral communication abilities pertinent to future legal training.

U.S.History Requirements

Required = 12 Hours

  • HIS171 Rise of U.S. Until 1877
  • HIS172 Rise of U.S. Since 1877
  • And two of the following:
    • HIS370 Frontier Experience in America
    • HIS373X American Church History
    • HIS375 City and Suburb in American History
    • HIS376 Minority Experience in America
    • HIS378 Amer Foreign Policy Since 1898
    • HIS377 Recent America: The U.S. Since 1945

European History Requirements

Required = 9 Hours

  • HIS320X History of Christianity to 1500
  • HIS363 Medieval Europe
  • HIS364 The Classical Mediterranean
  • HIS321X The Church and the Reformation
  • HIS367 Mod Imperialism: 18th Century to Pres
  • HIS366 Nationalism and Globalism
  • HIS300/400 Topics in History

Non-Western History Requirements

Required = 9 Hours

  • HIS365 World in Revolution
  • HIS391 History and Culture of China
  • HIS392 History and Culture of Japan
  • HIS393 History and Culture of Southeast Asia
  • HIS394 Modern Latin America
  • HIS397X Cross Cultural Studies
  • HIS367 Modern Imperial: 18th Cent to Present
  • HIS366 Nationalism and Globalization
  • HIS300/400 Topics in History

Government/Law and Philosophy Requirements

Required = 9 Hours

  • BUS253 Business Law
  • PHL260 Introduction to Philosophy
  • POL222 American Government

Debate and Persuasion Requirements

Required = 3 Hours

  • SPC320 Argumentation and Debate
  • Or SPC321 Persuasion
  • SPC323 Advanced Public Speaking

History Research Requirements

Required = 6 Hours

  • HIS484 Historical Research and Writing
  • HIS485 Historical Theory and Method

Pre-Law Practicum Requirements

Required = 3 Hours

  • POL295 or POL495 Pre-Law Practicum I or II

Intercultural Studies Major

The intercultural studies major is designed to give students a foundational education in the variety of human culture. Students will receive a broad exposure to various cultures throughout the world and in introduction to the different academic approaches to intercultural study. Students will also choose a particular culture outside the U.S. for first hand study, including language instruction.

Intercultural Objectives

  • Encounter the broad scope of human cultures through an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Prepare for careers in fields which require an understanding of foreign cultures and/or cultural diversity in their own society.
  • Prepare for graduate study in intercultural studies, foreign policy or other cognate disciplines.
  • Develop and practice oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Develop skills in discerning the needs of and working with diverse groups.

Core Requirements

Required = 18 Hours

  • SOC151 Introduction to Sociology
  • COM314 Intercultural Communication
  • SOC/SSC355X Cultural Diversity
  • HIS366 Nationalism and Globalization
  • HIS365 World in Revolution
  • Or HIS367 Modern Imperialism: 18th Century to Present
  • SSC484X Intercultural Research and Writing

Core Electives Requirements

Required = 9 Hours

    Choose three of the following:
    • ANT271 Cultural Anthropology
    • HIS391 History and Culture of China
    • HIS392 History and Culture of Japan
    • HIS393 History and Culture/Southeast Asia
    • HIS394 Modern Latin America
    • HIS397X Cross Cultural Studies
    • PHL367 Comparative Religions

Semester Abroad Requirements

Required = 0 -18 Hours

  • SAP400 Austria: Alderson-Broaddus Program
  • SAP415 China Studies Program
  • SAP455 Latin American Studies Program
  • SAP465 Middle East Studies Program
  • SAP475 Russian Studies Program
  • SAP495 Uganda Studies Program
  • SAP401 Proficiency through other experience

All other SAP programs must be approved by advisor/division.

Program must include foreign language instruction.

Elective Requirements

Required = 0 -18 Hours

Choose three courses from the following:

  • BIO177, BUS241, MIN150, ENG364, HIS261, 365, 367, 377, 39**, 464, 480, MED349X, SPN101 

Intercultural Studies with Concentration in Business

The intercultural studies major with a business concentration is designed to give students a foundational education in the variety of human culture as well as prepare them for a career in international business. Students will receive a broad exposure to various cultures throughout the world and in introduction to the different academic approaches to intercultural study. Students will also choose a particular culture outside the U.S. for first hand study, including language instruction. Through their concentration they will learn how to apply their international education within a particular career.

Core Requirements

Required = 15 Hours

  • SOC151 Introduction to Sociology
  • COM314 Intercultural Communication
  • SOC/SSC355X Cultural Diversity
  • HIS366 Nationalism and Globalization
  • SSC484 Intercultural Research and Writing

Core Elective Requirements

Required = 9 Hours

Choose three of the following:

  • ANT271 Cultural Anthropology
  • HIS392 History and Culture of Japan
  • HIS393 History and Culture/Southeast Asia
  • HIS394 Modern Latin America
  • HIS397X Cross Cultural Studies
  • PHL367 Comparative Religions

Semester Abroad Requirements

Required = 0 -18 Hours

  • SAP400 Austria: Alderson-Broaddus Program
  • SAP415 China Studies Program
  • SAP455 Latin American Studies Program
  • SAP465 Middle East Studies Program
  • SAP475 Russian Studies Program
  • SAP495 Uganda Studies Program
  • SAP401 Proficiency through other experience

All other SAP programs must be approved by advisor/division.

Program must include foreign language instruction.

Business Core Requirements

Required = 24 Hours

  • BUS101 Introduction to Business
  • BUS241 Basic Macroeconomics
  • BUS242 Basic Microeconomics
  • BUS250 Management Principles
  • BUS251 Principles of Accounting I
  • BUS255 Marketing Fundamentals
  • BUS349 Corporate Finance
  • BUS455 Senior Management Seminar

Intercultural Studies with a Concentration in Missions

The intercultural studies major with a missions concentration is designed to give students a foundational education in the variety of human culture as well as prepare them for a career in cross-cultural ministry. Students will receive a broad exposure to various cultures throughout the world and in introduction to the different academic approaches to intercultural study. Students will also choose a particular culture outside the U.S. for first hand study, including language instruction. Through their concentration they will learn how to apply their international education within a particular career.

Core Requirements

Required = 15 Hours

  • SOC151 Introduction to Sociology
  • COM314 Intercultural Communication
  • SOC/SSC355X Cultural Diversity
  • HIS366 Nationalism and Globalization
  • SSC484 Intercultural Research and Writing

Core Electives

Required 9 Hours

Choose three of the following:

  • ANT271 Cultural Anthropology
  • HIS392 History and Culture of Japan
  • HIS393 History and Culture/Southeast Asia
  • HIS394 Modern Latin America
  • HIS397X Cross Cultural Studies
  • PHL367 Comparative Religions

Semester Abroad Requirements

Required = 0 -18 Hours

  • SAP400 Austria: Alderson-Broaddus Program
  • SAP415 China Studies Program
  • SAP455 Latin American Studies Program
  • SAP465 Middle East Studies Program
  • SAP475 Russian Studies Program
  • SAP495 Uganda Studies Program
  • SAP401 Proficiency through other experience

All other SAP programs must be approved by advisor/division.

Program must include foreign language instruction.

Mission Core Requirements

Required = 22 Hours

  • BST221 Interpreting the Bible
  • MIN150 Introduction to World Missions
  • CRP395 Internship: Cross-Cultural Ministries
  • MIN385 Evangelism and Spiritual Formation
  • THS221 Christian Theology
  •  MIN325 Princ/Pract of Short-Term Missions Project I
  • MIN326 Princ/Pract of Short-Term Missions Project II
  • MIN301 Leadership in Adolescent Programs