Key conflicts like the Vietnam War (ending in 1975), the Iranian Revolution (1979), and the Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989) reshaped international relations for decades to come. 📈 Economic Volatility and Bubbles
Economically, these years were a "rollercoaster" of stagnation and unprecedented growth.
By the late 1980s, Japan’s stock and real estate markets had grown into one of history's greatest financial bubbles . By 1989, Japanese companies made up 42% of global equity markets.
Energy crises in 1973 and 1979 led to skyrocketing gas prices, high inflation, and sluggish growth, a combination known as stagflation .
A wave of mostly peaceful protests swept through Eastern Europe, leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the disintegration of communist regimes in Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia.
The 1970s were a pivotal decade for women's rights and environmentalism, with the first Earth Day observed in 1970.
The period between 1970 and 1989 was a transformative era that redefined the global landscape through economic volatility, technological breakthroughs, and the dramatic shifting of political boundaries. It began in the shadow of 1960s idealism and ended with the literal and figurative collapse of the Cold War order. 🏛️ Political Landmarks and Global Shifts
Key conflicts like the Vietnam War (ending in 1975), the Iranian Revolution (1979), and the Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989) reshaped international relations for decades to come. 📈 Economic Volatility and Bubbles
Economically, these years were a "rollercoaster" of stagnation and unprecedented growth. 1970-1989
By the late 1980s, Japan’s stock and real estate markets had grown into one of history's greatest financial bubbles . By 1989, Japanese companies made up 42% of global equity markets. Key conflicts like the Vietnam War (ending in
Energy crises in 1973 and 1979 led to skyrocketing gas prices, high inflation, and sluggish growth, a combination known as stagflation . By 1989, Japanese companies made up 42% of
A wave of mostly peaceful protests swept through Eastern Europe, leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the disintegration of communist regimes in Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia.
The 1970s were a pivotal decade for women's rights and environmentalism, with the first Earth Day observed in 1970.
The period between 1970 and 1989 was a transformative era that redefined the global landscape through economic volatility, technological breakthroughs, and the dramatic shifting of political boundaries. It began in the shadow of 1960s idealism and ended with the literal and figurative collapse of the Cold War order. 🏛️ Political Landmarks and Global Shifts
This course explores methods of evangelism appropriate to the ages and developmental levels of adolescents. In addition to surveying current trends, students will present an appropriate gospel message using a form of their choosing. The course is designed for youth ministry majors/minors, students interested in working with youth, as well as other students interested in lay or parachurch ministry with youth. Prerequisite(s): YM 350 recommended, but not required. Grading Method: Letter Grade Term Typically Offered: Every other Spring