HIWD 650 Modern Naval Warfare

This course is designed to prepare the graduate history student in the broader contours of naval history, solidify Christian worldview thinking, evaluate historical case studies in light of seapower theory, and enhance career opportunities related to military and historical studies.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, this discussion assignment encourages the student to engage in critical analysis of naval history through the lens of faith and freedom. The student will explore the historical, ethical, and strategic implications of faith-driven decision-making in maritime conflicts. The student must provide a thread of at least 400 words in response to the provided prompt. The thread must include at least 2 scholarly sources and Scripture. In addition to the thread, the student must reply to at least 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 200 words and include at least 1 scholarly source. All sources must be cited in Turabian Note-Bibliography format. Acceptable sources include the Bible and scholarly sources published within the last 5 years.

Foundations of Freedom of Navigation in Maritime History Assignment

This assignment examines the evolution of the principle of freedom of navigation, its historical development, and its impact on naval strategy. The student will analyze primary and secondary sources to assess how freedom of navigation has shaped maritime conflicts and international policies. The essay must be 600-700 words (excluding title and bibliography pages), include at least 2 scholarly sources, and follow Turabian Note-Bibliography format.

Book Review Assignments (3)

The student will complete three book reviews, selecting books from the provided list for each topic. Each review should summarize the author’s thesis, evaluate the evidence and arguments presented, and provide critical analysis of the work’s contribution to naval history. The reviews must be between 600-700 words, include at least 2 scholarly sources in addition to the book being reviewed, follow the Note-Bibliography format of Turabian style, and include an encouraging conclusion. Scholarly sources may include peer-reviewed journal articles or book reviews.

Battle Analysis Assignments (4)

The student will conduct four battle analyses, each focusing on a significant naval engagement. Each analysis must evaluate the strategic, operational, and tactical elements of the battle, supported by reliable academic and primary sources. The student can present his/her findings in a PowerPoint (18-20 slides, excluding title and reference slides) or a Word document (9 pages, excluding the title and bibliography pages). Proper citation in Turabian Note-Bibliography format is required.