History and Political Studies Distance Courses
These History courses are offered for credit by Andrews University, Oakwood University, and Washington Adventist University.
Griggs University manages the registration and provides the instruction and support for students. Griggs University is owned and operated by Andrews University.
Andrews University Credit
HIST 117/518.0, 582.0
Civilization and Ideas I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 125 History of World Civilizations I
Survey of the development of major world civilizations to the eighteenth century, including the origins and history of ideas, worldviews, and institutions (Stoicism, Hinduism, Catholicism, etc.), with an emphasis on the interaction of cultures in the premodern world.
Format: Online self-paced, Interactive Online
HIST 118/56.3, 519.0
Civilization and Ideas II (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 126 History of World Civilizations II
Survey of the development of world civilizations from the eighteenth century, including the origins and history of ideas, worldviews, and institutions (nationalism, anti-Semitism, racism, multiculturalism, etc.), with emphasis on cultural diversity and interaction and their meaning in the modern and post-modern world.
Format: Paper self-paced, Online self-paced
AU Tuition and Fees | Registration | Financial Aid | Academic Policies
HIST 204/275.0
American Experience I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 204 American Experience I
A study of the rise and development of the United States from European contact with the Americas through the Civil War. Emphasis placed on cultural, religious, ethnic, and other social issues as well as politics, economics, and foreign relations.
Format: Paper self-paced
HIST 205/276.0
American Experience II (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 205 American Experience II
A study of the development of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Emphasis placed on cultural, religious, ethnic, and other social issues as well as politics, economics, and foreign relations.
Format: Paper self-paced
AU Tuition and Fees | Registration | Financial Aid | Academic Policies
HIST 316/93.2, 274.1
History of the Christian Church I (Cross-listed as RELH 316) (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 325 History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval Periods
Surveys the internal and external developments and conflicts which Christianity has experienced from the time of Christ up to the Reformation. Special attention given to those developments that relate to Seventh-day Adventist theological heritage.
Format: Paper self-paced, Online self-paced
HIST 317/94.2, 434.0
History of the Christian Church II (Cross-listed at RELH 317) (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 326 History of Christianity II: The Reformation and Modern Periods
Surveys the history of the church from the Protestant Reformation to the current time. Special attention is given to the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic counter-reformation, Puritanism, Rationalism, Evangelicalism, the rise of modern denominations, and worldwide mission expansion and ecumenism.
Format: Paper self-paced, Online self-paced
HIST 404/247.1
Adventist Heritage (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 404 Adventist Heritage
A study of the background and development of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination from its beginnings in the Millerite Movement to its present global impact.
Format: Online self-paced, Paper self-paced
PLSC 104/48.5
American Government (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: PLST 250 American Government
A study of American political institutions and behavior, primarily on the national level. May be applied to the history major.
Format: Paper self-paced
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Oakwood University Credit
HI 103/55.4
World Civilizations I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 125 History of World Civilizations I
A survey course that investigates the great movements of history from ancient times to A.D. 1650.
Format: Paper self-paced
HI 104/56.3
World Civilizations II (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 126 History of World Civilizations II
A survey course that investigates the great movements of history from the era of A.D. 1650 to the present time.
Format: Paper self-paced
HI 211/275.0
United States History I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 275 U.S. History I: Founding to Reconstruction
A survey of modernizing, pluralist American society and America in the international community, 1607 to 1877.
Format: Paper self-paced
HI 212/276.0
United States History II (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 276 U.S. History II: Gilded Age to Globalization
A survey of modernizing, pluralist American society and America in the international community, 1877 to the present.
Format: Paper self-paced
OU Tuition and Fees | Registration | NO Financial Aid | Academic Policies
HI 314/53.2
History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 404 Adventist Heritage and Mission
Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
A survey course of the rise and progress of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Format: Paper self-paced
HI 444/93.2
History of Christianity in the World I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 325 History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval Periods
Prerequisite: Junior standing
A survey of the historical development and growth of the Christian Church throughout the World until the thirteenth century with emphasis on Africa, Asia and Europe.
Format: Online self-paced,
PS 211/48.5
American Government (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: PLST 250 American Government
A course of study concerning the organization of the United States government in regard to various branches at federal and state levels.
Format: Paper self-paced
OU Tuition and Fees | Registration | NO Financial Aid | Academic Policies
Washington Adventist University Credit
HIST 125/55.4, 518.0
History of World Civilizations I (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 125 History of World Civilizations I
An introduction to the historical development of human civilizations from antiquity to the midseventeenth century, with focus on the themes of political and social organization, worldview, and cultural achievements.
Format: Paper self-paced, Online self-paced
HIST 126/56.3, 519.0
History of World Civilizations II (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 126 History of World Civilizations II
An introduction to the historical development of human civilizations from approximately the midseventeenth century to the present. Emphases include the interaction between Western and non-Western cultures and the impact of key social and political ideas and movements.
Format: Paper self-paced, Online self-paced
HIST 275/275.0
U.S. History I: Founding to Reconstruction (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 275 U.S. History I: Founding to Reconstruction
The political, social, constitutional, and cultural development of the United States from its earliest beginnings to the Civil War.
Format: Paper self-paced
WAU Tuition and Fees | Registration | NO Financial Aid | Academic Policies
HIST 276/276.0
U.S. History II: Gilded Age to Globalization (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 276 U.S. History II: Gilded Age to Globalization
The political, social, constitutional, and cultural development of the United States from the Civil War to the present.
Format: Paper self-paced
HIST 325/93.2, 274.1
History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval Periods (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 325 History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval Periods
Suggested background: HIST 125 or equivalent
The significant trends and events in the development of Christianity from the time of Christ to the Reformation, including a study of the church in relation to the Roman Empire, the influence of the church fathers, Christological controversies, the rise of the papacy, and medieval society.
Format: Paper self-paced, Online self-paced
HIST 326/94.2, 434.0
History of Christianity II: The Reformation and Modern Periods (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: HIST 325 History of Christianity I: Early and Medieval Periods
Suggested background: HIST 126 or equivalent.
The church from pre-Reformation to the present time, its development in Europe and in America. A study of the main branches of Protestantism and their relation to the State, the Catholic Counter Reformation, and the Evangelical movement.
Format: Paper self-paced, Online self-paced
PLST 250/48.5
American Government (3 sem hours)
GU Equivalent: PLST 250 American Government
An introduction to the forms, functions, and processes of the American local, state, and national government. This course also explores the development of political ideologies and influence groups.
Format: Paper self-paced
WAU Tuition and Fees | Registration | NO Financial Aid | Academic Policies