Modern Africa 3 credits An introduction to African history from 1800 to the present. History of Sport and Recreation 3 credits A survey of the history of sport and recreation in selected world societies from ancient times to the present. The roles sport and recreation have played as agents of politics, religion, culture, education, diplomacy, and war will be studied, with particular emphasis upon the modern era. Catholicism in America 3 credits A study of the history of the Catholic Church in America with special emphasis on the lives of Catholic people. History of Iowa 3 credits Study of the state and people of Iowa and its place in the themes of United States history.
Graduate students have work appropriate to the master's level.
History of Christianity Early and Medieval 3 credits The Church and Western society in the early and medieval periods. Greece and Rome 3 credits History and culture of Greece and Rome during the classical era. Advanced Topics in History 1 - 3 credits Advanced topics in world and American history. Topics in political, cultural, intellectual, social and diplomatic history will be explored. Sophomore standing or instructor permission.