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HIS 196SSpecial Topics in Ancient History

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Seminar focuses on different topics in ancient history. In addition to assigned readings, the student is expected to do additional research that culminates in a 20-page paper on a topic of the student's choice. General topics for the course will vary from year to year.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, HIS 100 (for history majors), and two additional two upper-division history courses; or permission of instructor. Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior history and classical studies majors.

  • Winter 2026 Topic: The Bible and Christian Nationalism

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Tue 5:20pm–8:20pm
TBAA. S. KrepsOpen 0/15

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Seminar
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
Soc Sci 2 363A. S. KrepsOpen 13/20

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Anne Kreps5.0 / 53.6 / 5100%7

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