An outline of British history from the Norman conquest to the mid-17th century revolution; pays particular attention to the history of monarchy, parliament and the church. Specific topics include the conflict between crown and aristocracy, the rise of parliament, the Reformation and the factors that led to the turbulence of the 17th century. Co-requisite: HIST 241.

An outline of British history from the restoration of monarchy in 1660 to the present; examines the rise of Britain to the status of a great world power, the industrial revolution, the empire, the two world wars of the 20th century and the question of political leadership, with particular attention to Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher. Co-requisite: HIST 240.

An examination of the political, military, religious and economic relationship between England and Ireland from the reign of Elizabeth I to the establishment of the Protestant Ascendancy under William III in 1693. England’s policy of military occupation, religious conversion and colonization culminated in the total subjugation of Ireland, first by Oliver Cromwell during the English Revolution (1642-1653), and again by William III (1690-1693). Investigates the origins, progress and long-term consequences of Ireland’s subjugation by England.

Surveys the history of Christianity from the earliest days of the church to the 15th and 16th century calls for reform. The main currents of theology, missions, worship, and organization of the church are examined, as are its major leaders, writings, movements, and national settings.

Surveys the history of Christianity from the time of the Protestant Reformation to the present. The main currents of theology, missions, worship, and organization of the church are examined, as are its major leaders, writings, and movements. Attention is paid to all the major Christian traditions: Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Orthodox, as well as the rise of the Global church in the contemporary world.

Examines global economic history with a focus on why some nations were rich and others poor. Considerable attention is paid to evidence-based research and a colourful cast of economists, politicians, and Christian clergy who engaged the issues of wealth and poverty.

Surveys the history of Canada from the early contact period to Confederation. The main focus is on how Canada developed politically, economically, and culturally within the context of European global expansion.

Surveys the history of Canada from Confederation to the present with an emphasis on its political, cultural, and economic development from colony to nation within the wider context of the British Empire and the rise of the United States.

Explores the major political and social developments in U.S. history from the founding of the first colonial settlements, through independence from Britain, to the end of the Civil War. Topics covered include the aggressive displacements of indigenous peoples, political development, religious pluralism, race-based slavery, and irreconcilable sectional differences.

Examines the major political and social forces in U.S. history from the Reconstruction era to the present. Topics covered include the emergence of modern society, popular culture, the civil rights movement, and the impact of American foreign policy on different parts of the world.

Probes the history of the First World War from a number of perspectives: military, economic, strategic, diplomatic, religious and cultural. The intent is to understand more fully the reasons why the war broke out in 1914, how it was fought over the succeeding four years, the varied impact it had on the countries and societies involved and its wide- ranging and longstanding impact on world affairs.

Surveys the nature and extent of the war that enveloped the world from 1939-1945. Its roots in the 1920s and 1930s will be examined, as well its military, political, economic and social features. The construction of the post-war world order will also be examined.

Combines an examination of the discipline of history, the major historians of the past, how history developed its professional autonomy, the philosophy of history, with the ways and means of doing history today through the use of primary sources, the understanding of historiography, the writing of essays and the critical analysis of books and articles. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours in HIST.

Examines the social, religious, political and cultural history of ancient Mesopotamia, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Egypt, Israel and Greece. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.

Examines the Jewish society into which Jesus was born, followed by a reading of the New Testament in its historical context. It concludes with a survey of the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire during the first two centuries after Christ. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.

Examines the history of Christianity from the time of the early martyrs at the end of the second century to the rise of Islam in the seventh century. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.

Same as BSTH 345.

Same as BSTH 320.

Same as BSTH 308.

Provides an overview of the Crusades through an examination of the major impulses, events, and figures involved in their execution. Placing the Crusades in their wider east-west, Muslim-Christian context is foundational to the approach taken in the course. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.

Deals with the roots, development and significance of the 16th century revolutions in Christianity, Protestant, Catholic and Radical, in their social contexts. It also outlines the early developments of some significant subsequent movements such as Puritanism. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.

Henry VIII, and his numerous wives and children, with special attention to Elizabeth I. Considers the impact of the Protestant Reformation, the wars with Spain, the translation of the Bible and overseas expansion. It concludes with an examination of the English Revolution (1642-1660), the conquest of Ireland and the role of Oliver Cromwell in these cataclysmic events. Attention is also given to music, architecture and social history. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.

Continues the themes outlined in England from Reformation to Revolution, 1500-1658, and also considers England’s emergence as a world power, the early history of the British Empire and the early impact of the industrial revolution. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.

Covers the history of the United Kingdom from the beginning of the 19th century to the election of Tony Blair as prime minister in 1997. Topics such as war, diplomacy, the industrial revolution, the rise and decline of empire, religion and secularization, the emergence of the welfare state, class and the position of the monarchy will be examined. Prerequisite: 3 credit hours in HIST.