B.A. History
Major Minor Teaching Endorsement
HistoryFeatured Courses
As a student in the history major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ ll have the opportunity to take specialized courses related to various aspects of the history profession. These classes, designed to equip you for leadership and service in various history careers, are taught by some of our esteemed faculty who have extensive experience in their fields.
HIST 131
World Civilization I 3 credits
Assesses the development of the basic political, philosophical, and cultural patterns of the ancient, near eastern, Asian, Greco–Roman, medieval and early modern European societies.
HIST 115
United States History 3 credits
This course examines the history of the United States from the American Revolution to the present by focusing on the significant people, trends, and events that have shaped the nation. The course is also designed to develop students' analytical reading and writing skills, as well as hone their ability to think historically.
HIST 304
Modern Middle East History 3 credits
This course examines broadly the social and political changes in the Middle East from 1800 to the present. It will focus particularly on the Ottoman Empire, European colonialism, the development of Arab nationalism, Islamic purity and reform movements, the rise of modern Israel and the Palestinian authority, and the late twentieth century development of nation-states in the Middle East.
HIST 303
Modern China 3 credits
This course examines the history of modern China from 1800 to the present day. It begins with an analysis of the Late Qing Dynasty (1800-1911) and assesses the forces that led to the demise of the Manchus and ushered in a period of revolution and political unrest. Topics to be examined include the Qing Dynasty, the Opium War, the Boxer Rebellion, the Republican Revolution of 1911, peasant rebellion, western imperialism, the Civil War, the emergence of the People’s Republic of China (1949) and the effects of free trade and globalization in China today.
HIST 434
Medieval Crusades 3 credits
This course examines the Crusades during the period in medieval Europe from the late eleventh century through the late thirteenth century. It also analyzes the influence of the Crusades on medieval European society and religion through a close reading of primary and secondary sources.
HistorySample Schedule of Courses
The following sample course of study is an example of the sequence of courses you might take in order to receive your degree. Please plan to discuss your actual course of study with your advisor, who can help you stay on track to meet your academic and professional goals.
Semester 1
HIST 131
World Civilization I 3 cr.
FYE
First-Year Experience 1 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 9 cr.
13 Total Credits
Semester 2
HIST 115
United States History 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 9 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 3
HIST 132
World Civilization II 3 cr.
HIST 410
U.S. History Since 1945 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 4
HIST 304
Modern Middle East History 3 cr.
HIST 306
The Atlantic World 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 5
HIST 313
Religion and Society in the United States 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
9 Total Credits
Semester 6
HIST 487
United States Constitutional History 3 cr.
HIST 303
Modern China 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 6 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 7
HIST 490
Capstone Seminar 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 9 cr.
12 Total Credits
Semester 8
HIST 434
Medieval Crusades 3 cr.
GEN ED
General Education 9 cr.
12 Total Credits
History Faculty
As experts in history, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom.