History
- Professor McKinley, Chair
- Professor Reynolds
- Associate Professor Spann
History is the story of human community as it has developed through time. It is a narrative and interpretive study, based upon documentary evidence. History plays a central role in the liberal arts curriculum because of its value in illustrating the human condition through time and because it integrates into a comprehensible whole the range of activities that have formed the human experience. In addition to its contribution to the general education program at Asbury, the History Department offers specialized courses. The History major prepares students for a number of occupations and postgraduate studies, including secondary and college teaching, Law, the Christian ministry, government and public service. In addition, History courses can be taken as electives by students in other Majors. The History Department sponsors the CLIO Club, an active honor society for History and Social Studies (Secondary Education) Majors.
PRE-LAW STUDIES
The Pre-Law Handbook: The Official Guide to U.S. Law Schools states that most law schools do not recommend "pre law" majors because they believe that "courses designated 'pre law' tend to be a less effective means of preparing for law school". For this reason, Asbury College does not have such a major. The Handbook further states: "While no single curricular path is the ideal preparation for law school, a broadly based undergraduate program that includes training in analytical reasoning and writing will serve you well. Law schools want students who can think, read and write and who have some understanding of the forces that have shaped human experience". Asbury College has a number of majors that will accomplish the above objectives. Interested students should contact Dr. Gregory Swanson, the law-school advisor.
HISTORY (33 hour major + general education + electives)
HISTORY (33 hour major + general education + electives) The History Major requires 33 hours, including HIS 375. The student may choose any ten additional History courses at the 200 or 300 level or above to complete the Major.
The History Department strongly recommends that the student take HIS 375 in the Sophomore year, and include in remaining courses taken at least one course from each of the broad Historical areas: U.S. History, European History, and Non-western History. Some complimentary programs, such as in Education, will require the student to take specific classes.
(82 hour major + general education + electives)
ECN 100; ECN 272, 273, or HIS 317; ED 200, 210, 220, 240, 320, 385, 405, 410, 420, 470; GEO 211; HIS 301, 302, 350, 375; 1 of HIS 312, 313, 315, 317, 319 or PS 318; 1 of HIS 351 or 352; 1 of HIS 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 326, 327, 328 or 329; PS 101, 300; PSY 100; SOC 100; PSY 210 or SOC 212.
HISTORY (18 hour minor)
Any six courses from any HIS 300 or 400 level.
(27 hour minor)
ECN 100; GEO 211; HIS 301, 302, 350, 351 or 352, 3 hours from HIS 320-329; PS 101 (or PS 300); SOC 100 or PSY 100.