This course will provide a comprehensive examination of the political, economic, religious, cultural, and military developments from the founding of the thirteen colonies to the American Revolution.

Offered: Resident and Online

Students in this course will explore and analyze the key political, economic, religious, cultural, and military developments from the founding of Virginia to the American Revolution.

Offered: Resident and Online

The course covers American history during the War for Independence, focusing on the factors that prompted separation of the colonies from Great Britain, on the role of Christianity in the resistance and independence movements, and on the nature and genius of the American constitutional system of government.

Offered: Resident and Online

The history of the United States from the presidency of George Washington through the War of 1812, with particular attention to political and constitutional conflicts, the rise of American institutions, and evangelical religious movements.

Offered: Resident

This course will study all aspects of Southern life and civilization from the colonial period to secession with special emphasis on the effects of the institution of slavery and the formation of Southern nationalism.

Offered: Resident

This course is a comprehensive examination of the causes, course, and the significance of the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

Offered: Resident and Online

The course will explore American Christianity, emphasize its impact on American political, social, and cultural history, and evaluate the role of Christianity in influencing the American character.

Offered: Resident and Online

This course examines the social and intellectual history of the United States from Reconstruction to the present.

Offered: Resident

This course examines the party system's response to the emergence of the United States as a world power from the election of McKinley to the present. Special emphasis is placed on U.S. presidential elections.

Offered: Resident and Online

This course will examine American history from the Spanish-American War through World War II with a focus on major historical events and the arguments made by historians.

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This course will examine U.S. history from the conclusion of World War II to the end of the 20th Century with a focus on major historical events and the arguments made by historians.

Offered: Resident

Students in this course will examine the key historiographical literature concerning American diplomatic history since 1898. While emphasis will be placed on some of the more recent interpretations of issues, older analyses that have stood the test of time will also be examined.

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Students in this course will examine the key historiographical literature concerning American military history since 1898. While emphasis will be placed on some of the newer interpretations of issues, older analyses that have stood the test of time will also be examined.

Offered: Resident

Directed readings in American history

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This course will allow students to study and research a special topic related to American history.

Offered: Resident and Online

Directed research in American history

Offered: Resident and Online