LCU: Department of Humanities

Faculty

Ronna Privett, Ph.D., Chair
Shenai Alonge, M.A.
Jana Anderson, M.A.
Susan Blassingame, Ph.D.
Matt Byars, Ph.D.
Tim Byars, J.D.
Carole Carroll, Ph.D.
Kregg Fehr, Ph.D.
Kenneth Hawley, Ph.D.
Gary Lindsey, Ph.D.
Keith Owen, Ph.D.

Degrees

To earn a degree, students must complete the curriculum and meet other requirements for a degree listed in the academic policy section of this catalog.

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in English with Creative Writing emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in English with Literature emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in English with Professional Writing emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in English with Journalism emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in History

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities

University Core (45 hours)
- BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
- BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
- BIB3305 Christian Heritage
- BIB3310 Christian Life
- COM2340 Communication for the Professional
- ENG1301 Composition Studies
- ENG1302 Composition and Literature
- 3 hours from
  - PSY1300 General Psychology
  - SOC1300 General Sociology
- HIS2301 History of the United States I
- ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
- UNI1170 University Seminar
- UNI2000 University Skills
- MAT1311 College Algebra
- 3 hours from
  - GOV2301 National Government
  - GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
- 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
- 3 hours from AFA 2350 or History of ART, THA, or MUS
- 3 hours from REL 3301 or upper level PHI
Major (30 hours)
- HUM2300 Exploring the Human Experience
- ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
- HIS1315 World History and Geography I
- HIS1316 World History and Geography II
- HIS2302 History of the United States II
- 6 hours upper level ENG
- 3 hours upper level HIS
- 3 hours upper level GOV
- HUM4380 Senior Research
Supporting Courses (21-23 hours)
- 6-8 hours in FOL
- 3 hours in HSC, PSY, or SOC
- 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
  - ACC (Accounting)
  - ART (Art)
  - BIO (Biology)
  - BUA (Business Administration)
  - CFM (Children’s Ministry)
  - CHE (Chemistry)
  - COM (Communications)
  - DMA (Digital Media Applications)
  - ECO (Economics)
  - FIN (Finance)
  - FOL (Foreign Language)
  - IST (Information Systems)
  - MAT (Math)
  - MGT (Management)
  - MIS (Missions)
  - NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
  - YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
Specialization or Minor (18 hours)
- Specialization
  - 18 hours from one area, 12 of which must be upper level
- Minor
  - 18 hours as defined by minor department
Electives (10-12 hours)
Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in English

University Core (45 hours)
- BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
- BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
- BIB3305 Christian Heritage
- BIB3310 Christian Life
- COM2340 Communication for the Professional
- ENG1301 Composition Studies
- ENG1302 Composition and Literature
- 3 hours from
  - PSY1300 General Psychology
  - SOC1300 General Sociology
- HIS2301 History of the United States I
- ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
- UNI1170 University Seminar
- UNI2000 University Skills
- MAT1311 College Algebra
- 3 hours from
  - GOV2301 National Government
  - GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
- 3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
- 6 hours from
  - AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts or History of Art, Music, or Theater
  - REL3301 World Religions or upper level PHI
  - HUM2300 Exploring the Human Experience
Major (39 hours)
- ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
- ENG3304 Advanced Composition
- ENG3307 Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric
- ENG3317 Approaches to Advanced Grammar
- 3 hours from upper level ENG
- Creative Writing Emphasis
  - ENG3302 Introduction to English Studies
  - ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
  - ENG4304 Fiction Writing Workshop
  - ENG4308 Poetry Writing Workshop
  - 9 hours from upper level ENG
  - HUM4380 Senior Research
- Literature Emphasis
  - ENG3302 Introduction to English Studies
  - 6 hours from
    - ENG3311 American Novel
    - ENG3313 American Literature to 1890
    - ENG3321 African-American Literature
    - ENG3322 American Literature since 1890
  - 6 hours from
    - ENG4315 British Writers to 1800
    - ENG4316 English Novel
    - ENG4323 British Writers since 1800
    - ENG4324 Shakespeare
  - 6 hours from upper level ENG
  - HUM4380 Senior Research
- Professional Writing Emphasis
  - ENG3308 Technical Writing
  - ENG3310 Writing Grant Proposals
  - ENG4318 Research Writing
  - 12 hours from
    - COM2351 Introduction to Public Relations
    - DMA2344 Multimedia Design
    - DMA3342 Document Design
    - WEB2320 Web Design
    - Up to 6 hours upper level ENG
  - HUM4330 Internship
- Journalism Emphasis
  - COM1351 Principles of Mass Media
  - ENG3305 Introduction to Creative Writing
  - 6 hours from upper level GOV or HIS
  - 9 hours from
    - COM1101, 2101 Yearbook
    - COM1105, 2105 Campus Newspaper
    - COM3301 Sports Writing and Reporting
    - COM3343 News Reporting
    - Up to 6 hours upper level ENG
  - HUM4330 Internship
Supporting Courses (30-32 hours)
- 6-8 hours from FOL
- 3 hours upper level HIS
- 3 hours upper level GOV
- 12 hours from one of the following areas (all 12 hours need to be in the same discipline with minor exceptions for prerequisites if needed)
  - ACC (Accounting)
  - ART (Art)
  - BIO (Biology)
  - BUA (Business Administration)
  - CFM (Children’s Ministry)
  - CHE (Chemistry)
  - COM (Communications)
  - DMA (Digital Media Applications)
  - ECO (Economics)
  - FIN (Finance)
  - FOL (Foreign Language)
  - IST (Information Systems)
  - MAT (Math)
  - MGT (Management)
  - MIS (Missions)
  - NRC (Natural Resource Conservation)
  - YFM (Youth and Family Ministry)
- 6 hours from
  - HIS1315 World History and Geography I
  - HIS1316 World History and Geography II
  - HIS2302 History of the United States II
Minor or Electives (10-12 hours)
Total (126 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in History

BIB1310 Introduction to the Old Testament
BIB1320 Introduction to the New Testament
BIB3305 Christian Heritage
BIB3310 Christian Life
COM2340 Communication for the Professional
ENG1301 Composition Studies
ENG1302 Composition and Literature
3 hours from
- PSY1300 General Psychology
- SOC1300 General Sociology
HIS2301 History of the United States I
ESS1200 Personal Fitness and Wellness
UNI1170 University Seminar
UNI2000 University Skills
MAT1311 College Algebra
3 hours from
- GOV2301 National Government
- GOV2302 Texas State and Local Government
3 hours from BIO, CHE, NRC or PHY
6 hours from
- AFA2350 Introduction to Fine Arts or History of Art, Music, or Theater
- REL3301 World Religions or upper level PHI
- HUM2300 Exploring the Human Experience

Major (36 hours)
- HIS2302 History of the United States II
- HIS1315 World History and Geography I
- HIS1316 World History and Geography II
- HUM4380 Senior Research
- 12 hours from
  - HIS3310 History of Asia
  - HIS3320 History of Africa
  - HIS3323 Ancient History
  - HIS3330 History of Latin America
  - HIS3341 America and the Middle East
  - HIS4320 Victorian Studies 
  - HIS4325 History of England to 1714
  - HIS4326 Modern Europe 1715 to the Present
- 12 hours from
  - HIS2350 History of Texas
  - HIS3313 Colonial America
  - HIS3315 Jeffersonian and Jacksonian America
  - HIS3318 The American West
  - HIS4302 Civil War and Reconstruction
  - HIS4313 The Gilded Age through the Jazz Age
  - HIS4314 Recent America
  - HIS4315 The Great War
  - HIS4316 Depression and War
Supporting Courses (23-25 hours)
- ENG2301 Masterpieces of Literature
- GEG2300 Regional Geography of the World
- 3 hours from FIN 2301 Personal Financial Planning or ECO
- 6-8 hours FOL
- 3 hours upper level ENG
- 3 hours upper level GOV
- 2 hours from ESS 1270 First Aid and CPR or 2 activity courses
Minor or Electives (20-22 hours)
Total (126 hours)

Pre-Law

Enroll in B.A. in Humanities with Pre-law as specialization.

Minor in Creative Writing

ENG3304 Advanced Composition
ENG3305 Creative Writing
ENG4304 Fiction Writing Workshop
ENG4308 Poetry Writing Workshop
6 hours from ENG writing courses

Minor in English

18 hours from ENG (9 upper level)

Interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies

ENG3326 Introduction to Film Studies
ENG4326 Literature and Film
3 hours from
- HUM4330
- COM4330
- Note: A media- and/or film-related internship in another area may be substituted with agreement from the Film Studies minor advisor
9 hours from courses with a film and/or media emphasis. The following courses are recommended:
- ENG4313 Studies in Drama
- COM3331 Television Production
- COM3350 Worship Media Production
- DMA2344 Multimedia Design
- DMA3311 Digital Video
- ENG4352 Special Topics in Film

Minor in History

12 hours upper level HIS
6 hours from
- HIS2301 History of the United States I; and
- HIS2302 History of the United States II; or
- HIS1315 World History and Geography I; and
- HIS1316 World History and Geography II

Minor in Humanities

HUM2300 Exploring the Human Experience
3 hours upper level ENG
3 hours upper level HIS
3 hours upper level GOV
6 hours from ENG, GOV, HIS, HUM, PHI, or Arts History

Minor in Law and Government

18 hours (12 upper level)
- 12 hours GOV
- 6 hours from
  - CRJ
  - GOV
  - BUA4301 Business Law

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