Trinity College

History Major: Military History Emphasis

 

Trinity's Military History emphasis in the History Major is a unique offering among the nation's Christian Colleges. Trinity can provide a major that will enhance your understanding of Military History unlike any major in the Chicago area.

 

Every class incorporates history simulations which place students in realistic command roles designed to test personal character and develop an appreciation for the complexities of making decisions with the information at hand. Each course also explores Christian perspectives on warfare for the appropriate period. The program provides an excellent background for those entering military service in a leadership capacity or for the student interested in a deeper understanding of humanity in the crucible of war.


Click Here to read about Dr. Steven Fratt's military history background.

 

Requirements total 45 hours. This includes 39 hours of history courses and 6 hours from supporting courses.

 

Required Courses (27 hrs):

 
      HI 105            Understanding History 3 hrs
      HI 121            United States History I 3 hrs
      HI 122            United States History II 3 hrs
      HI 201            World Civilizations I 3 hrs
      HI 202            World Civilizations II 3 hrs
      HI 385            Philosophy of History 3 hrs
      GEO 100       World Geography 3 hrs

Choose two (6 hrs):

Military History must research a military topic

 
      HI 410            Seminar in Ancient Greece and Rome 3 hrs
      HI 420            Seminar in Medieval/Renaissance 3 hrs
      HI 430            Seminar in Early Modern Europe 3 hrs
      HI 440            Seminar in Modern Europe 3 hrs
      HI 475            Seminar in Colonial/Revolutionary America
3 hrs

Elective Courses (12 hrs):

Two must be at 300 level or above:

      HI 261            Topics in Military History 3 hrs   
      HI 325            Topics in European History 3 hrs
      HI 374            American Civil War 3 hrs
      HI 375            Topics in U.S. History 3 hrs
     

Supporting Courses (minimum 6 hrs):

Choose two courses from the following selection:

      ART 200X (3 hrs), 331, 332
      BUS 311, 312
      ENG 260, any 300-400 level literature course
      MA 285X
      MUH 341, 342
      MUZ 200X
      any PH course beyond 180
      any POL course except POL 111, 250, 252
      PSY 285X, 346X, 350X
      SOC 285X, 324, 335, 346X, 350X
      XX 359H

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