This 100% ONLINE course traces European history from the beginnings of human civilization to 1660 CE in 12 weeks!

This is a history spanning such major eras as the Greeks, the Romans, the rise of monotheism in Europe, feudalism, the Renaissance, European exploration, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, and the rise of states.

Major themes will surround the social, cultural, political, and economic factors influencing the development of European peoples and the class will also follow the progression of issues surrounding religion, philosophy, and art as they influenced the development of early European civilization.

Specific emphasis will be placed on students developing historical understanding as well as critical thinking skills and practices through an examination of early history to better understand the world today and the people in it.