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HISTORY 2220

Introduction to the History of Christianity

Introduces students to the historical study of Christianity as a religious tradition. Sometimes this course is taught in a distance only format. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2231

The Crusades

In this deconstruction of the crusades, students examine the many cultures of the western Afro-Eurasian world engaged in crusading activity from the 8th century to the early modern era. They will consider how the crusades impacted cultures, traditions, economies, religious ideology and military practice; and ultimately how these events transformed the medieval world. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2240

Elizabethan England

The social, political, cultural and religious history of England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603, including the darker side of the Golden Age. Sometimes this course is offered in a distance-only format. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2350

Islam, Politics, and Society in History

Introduction to the manner in which Islam has interacted with politics in the Middle East and vicinity from the rise of Islam through the present. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Islam 2350. GE historical study course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in Islam.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2375

Islamic Central Asia

Introductory survey of the political, cultural, religious, and economic history of Islamic central Asia from the eighth-century Arab conquests to the nineteenth-century Russian colonial era. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 343. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2390

Ancient India

History of India from 2500 BCE to the 11th century CE. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx. Not open to students with credit for 543.01. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2391

Islamic India

The Sultanate and Mughal Empires (1000-1707 AD); emphasis on imperial institutions and the interaction of Hindu and Muslim societies. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx. Not open to students with credit for 543.02. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2401

History of East Asia in the Pre-Modern Era

Introduction to societies and cultures of pre-modern China, Korea, and Japan; the East Asian geographical and cultural unit. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2454

History of Anti-Semitism

Study of the development of anti-Semitism, the history of anti-Semitic ideologies and practices, and different Jewish responses to anti-Semitism over time. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 333 or JewshSt 2454. GE historical study course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course. Cross-listed in JewshSt.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 2455

Jews in American Film

A study of how modern Jews appear in film compared with historical reality. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for JewshSt 2455. GE historical study course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course. Cross-listed in JewshSt.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3020

19th Century American Ideas

Urbanism, evangelicalism, slavery, Darwinism, Modernism, Anti-modernism. Prereq or concur: Any 2000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 579.01. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3045

American Religious History

An examination of religious history of the United States from colonial era to the present. Prereq or concur: Any 2000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 578. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3110

The Jewish Experience in Latin America

Introduction to issues in the history of Jews in Latin America, including the role of the region as a refuge from source of anti-Semitism. Prereq: English 1110.xx, and any History 2000-level course; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 534.08 or JewshSt 3110. GE historical study course. Cross-listed in JewshSt.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3214

Women, Gender, and Sexuality in the History of Christianity

Explores the ways in which women were portrayed in early Christian literature, and the functions of gender (femininity and, to a lesser extent, masculinity) in Christian discourse. Students will consider the roles women played in the early Christian churches and the significance of gender and femininity in early Christian thought and practice. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3218

Paul & His Influence in Early Christianity

Survey of the life and thought of the apostle Paul in translation, and his influence on the formation of Christianity. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Clas 3407. GE lit course and historical study course. GE foundation lit, vis and performing arts and historical and cultural studies course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3223

The Later Roman Empire

An advanced survey of Rome's history in the fourth, fifth, and sixth centuries with focus on themes of decline, fall, and transformation. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, GE foundation writing and info literacy course, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Clas 3223. GE historical study course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course. Cross-listed in Clas.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3225

Early Byzantine Empire

History of Byzantium, 600-1453, with emphasis on internal developments, relations with neighbors, the Crusades, the Fall of the City, and the legacy of Byzantium. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 505.01. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3226

Later Byzantine Empire

History of Byzantium, 843-1453, with emphasis on internal developments, the Crusades, the Fall of the City, and legacy of Byzantium. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3227

Gnostics and Other Early Christian Heresies

Examines the early Christian philosophical movement known as 'the Gnostics' whose beliefs, based on the stories of the Bible, Platonist philosophy, and the new revelation of Jesus, shocked other Christians. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3229

History of Early Christianity

A survey of the history of Christianity from its Jewish and Greco-Roman roots to the late sixth century. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3230

Saints and Demons in Medieval Europe

Study of the development of Medieval Christianity from Constantine to the early sixteenth century. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy Course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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Term: Autumn

HISTORY 3236

Medieval Europe II, 1100-1500

Study of the growth of Western Europe from the eleventh century to the late fifteenth century. Prereq or concur: Any 2000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 508.02. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3240

History of the Italian Renaissance, 1250-1450

Study of the society, culture, and politics of Italy, from the communal era until the age of humanism, thirteenth to fifteenth century. Prereq or concur: Any 2000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 509.01. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3246

Tudor and Stuart Britain, 1485-1714

The social, political, and religious history of England and the British Isles in the age of Renaissance, Reformation, and Revolution. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3247

Magic and Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe (1450-1750)

Investigation of the history of European witchcraft, focusing on intellectual, religious, and social developments and on the great witchcraft trials of the early modern period. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy Course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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Term: Autumn

HISTORY 3249

Early-Modern Europe, 1560-1778

A survey of Europe from the late-sixteenth-century wars of religion to the more secular political conflicts on the eve of the French Revolution. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 512.01. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3250

Subjects to Citizens: A History of Revolutionary and Napoleonic Europe

A history of Revolutionary and Napoleonic Europe from the crisis of the Old Regime and the French Revolution to the end of the Napoleonic Empire. The course also considers changing conceptions of citizenship during the period, from subjects under monarchical rule to citizens of rapidly changing revolutionary and post-revolutionary governments. GE historical study course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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Term: Autumn

HISTORY 3276

European Thought and Culture, 19th Century

European cultural developments in 19th century: romanticism, realism, existentialism: Shelley, Flaubert, Dostoevsky, Darwin, Marx, Nietzsche. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 513.01. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3304

History of Islam in Africa

Africa from the emergence of Islam in the 600s to the Present. African contributions to Islam and the impact of Islam on African societies. Sometimes this course is offered in a distance-only format. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for AfAmASt 3304 (541). GE historical study course. Cross-listed in AfAmASt.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3306

History of African Christianity

The development of Christianity in Africa from antiquity to the present; Christianity's interaction with Islam and indigenous religions; Mission Christianity and its aftermath. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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Term: Summer

HISTORY 3351

Intellectual and Social Movements in the Muslim World

Upper-level lecture/discussion course on significant intellectual and social movements in the Middle East and vicinity from the advent of Islam to the present. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3354

Islamic Spain and North Africa

Lecture/discussion course examining Spain and North Africa under Islamic rule, from the Muslim conquests of the early 7th century through the early 19th century. Prereq or concur: English 1110 or equiv, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3360

History of Iran

A history of Iran in the Islamic period, focusing on nomadic-urban interaction and Iranian culture. Prereq or concur: English 1110 or equiv, and course work in History at the 2000 level, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 541.02. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3376

The Silk Road: Cross-Cultural Exchanges in Eurasian History

A study of the commercial and cultural relations among Chinese, Indian, Iranian, and Roman/Islamic civilizations. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy Course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme migration, mobility, and immobility course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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Term: Autumn

HISTORY 3401

Foundations of Chinese Civilization

Cross-era comparative development of thoughts, beliefs, culture, economy, and political system through the Tang (618-907) that shaped China's later history and role in East Asia. Prereq or concur: English 1110 or equiv, and course work in History at the 2000 level, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 342. GE historical study course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3425

History of Japan Before 1800

History of Japan to 19th century; emphasis on religion, politics, economic development, social structure and culture. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 548.01. GE historical study and diversity global studies course.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3460

European Jewish History, 1789-1989

Study of European Jewish Communities from the French Revolution through the end of the Cold War. Prereq: English 1110.xx, and any History 2000-level course; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 530.03 or JewshSt 3460. GE historical study course. Cross-listed in JewshSt.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 3680

Religion and Law in Comparative Perspective

Comparative, interdisciplinary approach to studying religion and law. Drawing on concrete cases, historical studies, and theoretical literature, the course explores how the relationship between religion and law has been configured differently in different liberal democracies, such as the U.S., France, and Israel, and what this might mean for contemporary debates. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for RelStds 3680. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme citizenship for div and just wrld course. Cross-listed in RelStds.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 4217

Seminar in Late Antiquity

Advanced research and readings on selected topics in Late Antiquity. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, a grade of C or above in History 2800, and any 3000-level History course; or permission of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 4217E

Seminar in Late Antiquity

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Late Antiquity. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, and English 1110 or equiv, and course work in History at the 3000 level, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 4217H

Seminar in Late Antiquity

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Late Antiquity. Prereq or concur: English 1110 or equiv, and course work in History at the 3000 level, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 4235

Seminar in Medieval History

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Medieval History. Prereq or concur: English 1110 or equiv, and course work in History at the 3000 level, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 4235E

Seminar in Medieval History

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HISTORY 4235H

Seminar in Medieval History

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Medieval History. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, and any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 598, 598H, 598.01, or 598.02. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 4475

Seminar in Jewish History

Advanced research and readings on selected topics in Jewish History. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or GE foundation writing and info literacy course, a grade of C or above in History 2800, and any 3000-level History course; or permission of instructor.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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Term: Autumn

HISTORY 4475E

Seminar in Jewish History

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Jewish History. Prereq: Honors standing, and English 1110.xx, and any History 3000-level course; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs. Cross-listed in JewshSt.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 4475H

Seminar in Jewish History

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HISTORY 5229

Special Topics in Ancient Christianity

Advanced course in the History of Ancient Christianity. Topics Vary. Prereq or concur: Any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 7230

Studies in Medieval History

Advanced reading course in sources and monographs on the principal issues and problems in medieval history, with a stress on bibliography. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 7245

Studies in Renaissance and Reformation History

Graduate readings seminar in the European Renaissance or Reformation, 1300 to 1600, emphasizing social, political, economic, and cultural issues throughout Europe. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

Credit Hours: 1.0

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HISTORY 7305

Studies in African Religions

Selected topics in any African religion (including Christianity, Islam and indigenous religions). Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 7350

Studies in Islamic History

Graduate reading seminar on a topic in Islamic history, stressing topical coverage and/or historiography. May be repeated for credited when the topic changes. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 7450

Studies in Jewish History

An intensive study of selected issues in Jewish history; emphasis on problems posed by available source material and by current research in the area. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions. Cross-listed in JewshSt.

Credit Hours: 1.0

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HISTORY 7660

Studies in the History of Religion

An intensive readings course in some aspect of the history of religion; specific topic to be announced. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 8230

Seminar in Medieval History

Graduate Research Seminar in Medieval History. Topics will vary. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

Credit Hours: 3.0

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HISTORY 8245

Seminar in Renaissance and Reformation History

Graduate Research Seminar in European Renaissance or Reformation History. Topics will vary. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

Credit Hours: 1.0

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HISTORY 8350

Seminar in the History of the Islamic World

Graduate Research Seminar in the History of the Islamic World. Topics will vary. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

Credit Hours: 1.0

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HISTORY 8450

Seminar in Jewish History

Graduate Research Seminar in Jewish History. Topics will vary. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions. Cross-listed in JewshSt.

Credit Hours: 1.0

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