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IDS Asian Studies POS
Coordinator: Dr. Charles Weber, History Department
The Asian Studies POS provides
an academic focus on a strategic region that is home to one-third
of the world's population. Asia consists of diverse and rich
cultural, religious, and intellectual traditions. Asia's
dynamic economic and political institutions make it a major
force today.
Asian Studies draws upon
the expertise and courses relevant to Asia that are available
at the College. It provides academic training for fields
such as diplomatic service, education, missions, religious
studies, business, international law, journalism, and history,
as well as graduate school. In addition, the Asian Studies
track encourages various summer programs to Asia, including
the China Studies Program of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
The Wheaton May in Asia program also
explores various Asian cultures and societies, focusing on
a different part of Asia each year, such as Beijing, Bangkok,
Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Singapore.
Requirements for the Asian Studies POS are 36 hours
beyond all general education requirements from the following
three categories:
- Core Courses: 12 hours including
RELI 212 World Religions: Asia (2).
- PHIL 316 Asian Philosophy (2),
HIST 334 East Asian History (4), and other approved courses
(4). See coordinators for listing of approved courses in
this category.
- Electives: 20 hours selected from
such courses as RELI 364, HIST 362, 363; IR 357; B EC 331,
366. See coordinator for complete listing of courses approved
in this category.
- IDS 494: Senior Seminar (offered
only in spring).
The requirements for a minor
in Asian/American Studies are 20 hours, including
six hours of HIST 334, 341; four or six hours from ENGL
201, IDS/CE 459 or PHIL 316; four or six hours from RELI
212, or 492; and four or six hours from B EC 331, 366;
IDS 495, HIST 362, 363.
For more Information on the Asian Studies program
please visit the History
site.
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