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Course ID	Course
HIST 361	HIST 361 History of Christianity I Course Credits: 3 A study of the history of the Christian church from the turn of the first century to the eve of the sixteenth century Reformation, with attention to the persons, events and issues involved in the major developments of Christianity. Cross-listed: RELS 361, HIST 561 Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history, or instructor’s consent.
HIST 362	HIST 362 History of Christianity II Course Credits: 3 An examination of the development of the Christian church from the late medieval period through the early twenty-first century. Key topics include: the Protestant and Catholic reformations; the Great Awakenings and the rise of modern evangelism, fundamentalism, and the growth of modern missionary movements, along with a consideration of significant individuals, changes in theology, institutions, devotional practices, gender roles, and attempts to engage and shape culture. Cross-listed: RELS 362, HIST 562 Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history including HIST 111 or 112.
HIST 367	HIST 367 History of the Family after 1600 Course Credits: 3 An examination of the historical development of the family in the modern era. There is a central focus on the formation of families and households and the impact of religion on gender and family roles. The course integrates contemporary gender theory, but concentrates on the lives and ideas of historical actors as they are revealed in the historical record. Cross-listed: GNDR 367 Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history or instructor's consent. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 371	HIST 371 Africa Since 1500: From Precolonial to Colonial Course Credits: 3 This course will involve an examination of the major themes of sub-Saharan African history from 1500 to the partition of Africa following the Berlin Conference of 1884. Primary emphasis will be on the nature of African societies and the political, social, and economic consequences of their interaction with Europe. Special attention will be given to issues such as the origins and nature of African societies; the rise and impact of the slavetrade; the growth of the European presence and the nature of European imperialism; and the onset of direct European colonial rule and the African response to it. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history including HIST 107, 108 or 109. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 372	HIST 372 History of Africa Since 1500: From Colonial to National Course Credits: 3 This course will involve a survey of Sub-Saharan African history since the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885. Primary emphasis will be on a variety of regions at various stages of their development, while exploring the roles of colonial power, emerging nationalisms and the politics of underdevelopment. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history including HIST 107, 108 or 109. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 381	HIST 381 The Arab Middle East in the 20th Century: The Politics of Identity Course Credits: 3 An examination of some major theses in the history of the Arab Middle East since the breakup of the Ottoman Empire following World War I. The course examines the role played by issues of identity in the development of national structures in the Arab East (Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States). Themes include: the nature of the Islamic community, the structure and legacy of the Ottoman rule, postOttoman settlement and the impact of colonial rule, the emergence of nationalist politics and the growth of contemporary Arab state system, oil and the politics of family rule in the Gulf States, and the relationship between religion and politics. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history, or instructor’s consent. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 382	HIST 382 Palestine and the History of the Arab- Israeli Conflict Course Credits: 3 A survey of the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The historical roots of the conflict, issues of land ownership and immigration, the development of national consciousness, and the process of state formation within both communities, impacts on the larger international community, and problems of peacemaking. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history, or instructor’s consent. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 390	HIST 390 Special Topics in History Course Credits: 3 An examination of special topics or issues in history that are not considered in depth in other courses. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of history, or instructor’s consent. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
HIST 391	HIST 391 Canadian Governmental Leadership Course Credits: 3 In the setting of the historical Booth Mansion in Ottawa, students are invited to explore the history of Canadian political leadership. Using the historical method, including research in primary sources, they will evaluate the leadership of Canadian Prime Ministers and examine how they addressed the needs and crises of the nation. By means of their enquiries into Canada's political leadership, students will develop their own theories of effective leadership. Cross-listed: POLS 391 SOCI 391 Prerequisite(s): Admission to Laurentian Leadership Centre. (3-0; 3-0)

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