History

Classes

HIS 101: Western Civilization I

Program
Hours 3

This survey course examines the social, intellectual, economic, cultural, and political developments which have shaped the modern Western world.  It covers the history of the West from its earliest beginnings to the early modern era. 

HIS 102: Western Civilization II

Program
Hours 3

This survey course examines the social, intellectual, economic, cultural, and political developments which have shaped the modern Western world.  It covers the history of the West from the early modern era to the present.  

HIS 121: World History I

Program
Hours 3

This course surveys social, intellectual, cultural, economic, and political developments which have molded the modern world. Focus is on both non-western and western civilizations from the prehistoric to the early modern era.

HIS 122: World History II

Program
Hours 3

The course surveys social, intellectual, cultural, economic, and political developments which have molded the modern world. It covers world history, both western and nonwestern, from the Early Modern Era through the Post-Modern Era.

HIS 216: History of World Religions

Program
Hours 3
This course presents a comparison of the major religions of the world from a historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on the origin, development, and social influence of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and others.

HIS 256: African-American History

Program
Hours 3

This course surveys the development and experiences of African American people from the 14th Century to the present. It focuses on black experience in the United States but may include the West Indies, Mexico, and South America. 

HIS 260: Alabama History

Program

This course surveys the history of the state of Alabama from pre-Columbian times to the present. The course presents the geographical, political, social, cultural, and economic development of Alabama.