HIS 122 - History of Civilization II

Credit Hours: 3

A continuation of HIS 121, from the rise of the Renaissance in Europe to the present day. Major themes explored include the Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, revolutionary era, industrialization and colonialism, the two world wars and the Cold War. Emphasizes the response of people of Africa, Asia, and Latin America to the encroachments of the West. Covers the rise of an uneasy global civilization in the 21st Century. Explores Christian interpretations of modern history.