The growth of religious unrest, the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic or Counter-Reformation, and the wars of religion, to the Peace of Westphalia.

This course examines the main currents of seventeenth- and eighteenth- century thought as they offer a prelude to modernity. Among the topics to be explored are absolutism and the rise of the nation-state, individualism and the birth of the modern economy, the embrace of politics and culture, the triumph of the scientific method, constitutionalism, revolution, and modernity. Thinkers to be read and studied include Hobbes, Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, Rousseau, and Smith.

History Elective

History Elective

History Elective

Elective Credit

A study of the interaction of the socioeconomic, intellectual, cultural, and religious trends of Europe from the close of the Middle Ages to the end of the 16th century. For History majors and minors, this is designated as a pre-1700 history course.

CBA Credit - Liberal Arts

Elective Credit

History Elective

European life and society in early modern era. Religious, political, economic, and social change.

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Major developments in Western Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, including Renaissance humanism, the rise of the printed book, reformations of religion, overseas exploration and empire.

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

This course is designed to enhance student understanding in an area not covered by current department offerings. Topics may change each semester, depending upon student and instructor interest. Course descriptions will be available inthe Department of History office before registration. Students may repeat this course for credit, but may not repeat the same topic.

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

History Liberal Arts Elective