Western Civilization
- Credits: 3
- Course Code: HIST 121
Surveys the ideals, institutions, and persons in the growth of European civilization from antiquity to 1800.
Particular attention is given to the roles played by Asian and African cultures in shaping the Western world.
$375
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Week 1
- Week 1 Preview
- Lecture: Introduction to History’s Importance
- Brief History Reading Assignment
- Instructions for PowerPoint Viewing
- Brief History Chapter 1 PowerPoint
- Brief History Chapter 2 PowerPoint
- PowerPoint Viewing
- Web Links Assignment
- Discussion Forum
- Quiz 1
Week 2
- Week 2 Preview
- Lecture: Terms and Definitions
- Brief History Reading Assignment
- Brief History Chapter 3 PowerPoint
- Brief History Chapter 4 PowerPoint
- PowerPoint Viewing
- Web Links Assignment
- Discussion Forum
- Quiz 2
Week 3
- Week 3 Preview
- Lectures: Prejudice and Providence
- Brief History Reading Assignment
- Brief History Chapter 5 PowerPoint
- Brief History Chapter 6 PowerPoint
- PowerPoint Viewing
- Websites: Greece & Rome
- Discussion Forum
- Quiz 3
Week 4
- Week 4 Preview
- Lecture: Approaches to History
- Brief History Reading Assignment
- Brief History Chapter 7 PowerPoint
- Brief History Chapter 8 PowerPoint
- Brief History Chapter 9 PowerPoint
- PowerPoint Viewing
- Web Links Assignment
- Discussion Forum
- Quiz 4
Week 5
- Week 5 Preview
- Lecture: Approaches to History, continued
- Brief History Reading Assignment
- Brief History Chapter 11 PowerPoint
- Brief History Chapter 10 PowerPoint
- Brief History Chapter 12 PowerPoint
- PowerPoint Viewing
- Web Links Assignment
- Quiz 5
Courses consist of 12 units over a 16-week period. The above is only a sample.
There are no prerequisites for Western Civilization.
18% — Quizzes
10% — Final Exam
35% — Assigned Reading
12% — Research Paper
10% — PowerPoints/Websites
15% — Discussion Forums
Dr. Mark Bird
Professor
- BRE in Education, Union Bible College
- MS in Secondary Education, Pensacola Christian College
- MA in Theology, Wesley Biblical Seminary
- DMin in Theology and Apologetics, Grace Theological Seminary