The History major at WJU is unique in that it not only reflects a traditional history curriculum found in the best Liberal Arts institutions but also requires several courses, such as Literature & Culture and Political Economy, offered by the English and Public Policy departments. Consequently, this makes for a stronger, better-rounded major. Reflecting WJU’s deep roots in Evangelical Christianity, required courses in Early Church History and American Religious History add a further unique flavor to the program. Students studying history at WJU will find themselves well prepared for graduate study in a number of related disciplines in the Liberal Arts. Students planning on entering seminary will find in a WJU History major a suitable course of study as well – particularly when considered along with the Bible and Theology classes required of all students. In conjunction with the Teacher Education program, students should be well prepared for a single subject credential in History.
Students who graduate with a History major will be able to:
| 1. | Demonstrate significant general knowledge in and understanding of history. |
| 2. | Engage in informed dialog with culture. |
| 3. | Evaluate the various cultural underpinnings and applications of the course of study. |
| 4. | Describe various philosophical approaches to the discipline and determine how those approaches fit in with current approaches to other disciplines. |
| 5. | Undertake significant primary research in a historical subject and communicate the findings. |
| 6. | Think and write clearly and analytically. |
| 7. | Be prepared for graduate study in a variety of programs. |
Students will also be able to, in conjunction with the Teacher Education program:
| 1. | Demonstrate subject matter competency for a single subject credential in History. |
| 2. | Achieve an acceptable score on the History CSET exam. |
Foundational Studies
| General Education | 48 units |
| Bible and Theology | 20 units |
| Free Electives/Minor | 27 units |
The following courses are part of the requirements for this major and are recommended to fulfill General Education requirements or as part of a student’s elective choices.
| American History (Social Science) | 3 |
| Introduction to Philosophy (Humanities) | 3 |
History Major
Required General Education Courses
| Western Civilization I | 3 |
| Western Civilization II | 3 |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
History Major Required
| Literature and Culture | 3 |
| American History | 3 |
| Political Economy | 3 |
| History of Religion in America | 3 |
| The Early Church: Paul to Justinian | 3 |
| The Twentieth Century | 3 |
| Research and Historiography | 3 |
History Majors Electives (9 units from the following)
| Christianity and Islam in Conflict | 3 |
| California History | 3 |
| Restoration History | 3 |
| History of Latin America | 3 |
| Greece and Rome | 3 |
| Military History | 3 |
| Renaissance and Reformation | 3 |
| Introduction to Archaeology | 3 |
| Total for History Major | 33 |
