HIST 101
US History to 1877
From colonial foundations through the Civil War and Reconstruction. 4 credit hours. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENGL 101.
View Course DetailsWelcome to an exploration of human civilization through the lens of history and philosophy. Here you will find courses that illuminate the past, challenge perspectives, and cultivate wisdom.
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HIST 102
US History Since 1877
Industrial revolution, world wars, civil rights, and modern America. Trace the transformation into a global superpower.
View Course DetailsHIST 270
Chinese History
Five thousand years of civilization: dynasties, philosophies, and revolutions. Discover the Middle Kingdom's profound influence on world history.
View Course DetailsPHIL 120
Introduction to Ethics
Foundations of moral reasoning: virtue, duty, and consequence. Examine ethical theories and apply them to contemporary dilemmas.
View Course DetailsPHIL 210
World Religions
Comparative study of major faith traditions: beliefs, practices, and sacred texts. Understanding humanity's spiritual quest across cultures.
View Course DetailsThe Digital Classroom
THE LYCEUM
Studies in History, Faith, and Civilization
A digital gathering place for lectures spanning continents and millennia. Explore American history, world religions, ethics, and more.
Enter The LyceumUNDERSTANDING ETHNIC CLEANSING
Frameworks and Case Studies
Analytical framework for understanding systematic displacement and violence. Case studies from global history with methodological tools.
Enter the ClassroomTHE MYTH OF THE LOST CAUSE
How the South Won the War of Memory
Three-lecture arc examining how white Southerners transformed military defeat into moral victory, erased slavery's centrality, and captured American culture.
Explore the ModulePHOTOGRAPHY IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Witness, Art, and the American Experience
Explore how photography shaped and recorded American history—from Civil War battlefields to social reform, capturing both artistry and witness.
Enter the GalleryProfessor Austin's Cluttered Desk
About Professor Austin
"History is not merely a chronicle of events, but a tapestry of human experience woven with threads of triumph, tragedy, wisdom, and folly."
Professor Steven Austin brings decades of teaching experience and scholarly research to the classroom. Specializing in American history, Eastern civilizations, and comparative religious studies, his courses challenge students to think critically about the forces that have shaped our world.
With a commitment to engaging pedagogy and rigorous inquiry, Professor Austin helps students develop the analytical skills needed to understand complex historical narratives and philosophical questions.
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