History, B.A.
At Bethel University we assist students of history in developing a “Christian world view”. Our history majors attain a greater understanding of the patterns along with the causes and effects of human behavior. This is accomplished through developing core skills: critical thinking, communication, research, and creativity History and social science majors tend to be prepared for a broad variety of careers.
These include the following: journalist/editorial assistant/news analyst/copywriter, museum curator/archivist/ historical preservationist, politics/ foreign service/intelligence analyst, library science/ records manager/ researcher/ grant writer, national parks ranger, urban planning and development
For students planning to pursue graduate studies, the history major provides a strong foundation for seminary, law school, and a variety of other graduate programs.
Program Requirements
Bethel Core
| BIBL 215 | Old Testament Literature | 3 |
| BIBL 216 | New Testament Literature | 3 |
| COMM 171 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 101 | Written Communication II | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Written Communication III | 3 |
| Art/Drama/Music | 3 |
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| Foreign Language (two semesters) | 6 |
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| 1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level | 3 |
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| HIST 246 | Introduction to World Civilizations | 3 |
| KINE 252 | Fitness/Wellness | 1 |
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| KINE 117 | On the Ball Training | 1 |
| OR | |
| KINE 124 | Aerobics | 1 |
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| KINE 128 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
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| KINE 135 | Weight Training | 1 |
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LIT
| Literature | 3 |
MATH
| College Level Mathematics | 3 |
| PHIL 250 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 452 | Senior Experience | 1 |
| PSYC 182 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Science with Lab | 4 |
| THEO 110 | Exploring the Christian Faith | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 49-52 |
Major
Select 9 credit hours from the following:
Electives
Electives needed to complete degree
Total Credit Hours: 120