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 215Old Testament Literature

3

BIBL 216New Testament Literature

3

COMM 171Speech Communication

3

ENGL 101Written Communication II

3

ENGL 102Written Communication III

3

Art/Drama/Music

3

 

Foreign Language (two semesters)

6

OR

1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level

3

 

HIST 246Introduction to World Civilizations

3

KINE 252Fitness/Wellness

1

 

KINE 117On the Ball Training

1

OR

KINE 124Aerobics

1

OR

KINE 128Physical Fitness

1

OR

KINE 135Weight Training

1

 

LIT
Literature

3

MATH
College Level Mathematics

3

PHIL 250Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHIL 452Senior Experience

1

PSYC 182General Psychology

3

SOC 151Principles of Sociology

3

Science with Lab

4

THEO 110Exploring the Christian Faith

3

Total Credit Hours:49-52

Major

HIST 242United States History I

3

HIST 243United States History II

3

HIST 330Themes in World History

3

HIST 333Early Modern World

3

HIST 334Modern World

3

HIST 336Ancient and Medieval World

3

HIST 439Historical Methods

3

SS 277World Regional Geography

3

SS 450Assessment Portfolio

0-2

Total Credit Hours:26

Select 9 credit hours from the following:

HIST 341United States Foreign Relations

3

HIST 345American Religious History

3

HIST 347Themes in American History

3

HIST 441Professional Internship in History

1-3

HIST 444Independent Study

1-3

HIST 445Church History

3

SS 305United States Government

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:33-36

Total Credit Hours: 120