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Academic Year 2002/2003
Saints and Sinners in Europe, 1215-1590
HIST 298 SP
This research seminar will help students to research the dominant role of religious ideas and institutions in forming the self and society of Europeans in the later Middle Ages and 16th century. Much of the focus will
be
on the relationship between individual Christians and surrounding community and church. This will entail an examination of saints, mystics and philosophers on the one hand and those declared heretics or witches on the
other.
The relationship of state power to religious organization and religious change will also be discussed in a comparative perspective, considering England, Spain, Scotland, Germany and France.
MAJOR READINGS
Tentative: Eamon Duffy, THE STRIPPING OF THE ALTARS John Bossy, CHRISTIANITY AND SOCIAL CHANGE Andre Vauchez, THE LAITY IN THE MIDDLE AGES Richard Southern, WESTERN SOCIETY AND THE CHURCH IN THE MIDDLE AGES
Major writings by Anselm, Aquinas,
Marsilius of Padua, Wyclif, Erasmus, Luther and Calvin will also be read in conjunction with a primary source archive provided either on-line or in a photo-copy packet.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
One 20-25 page research paper and drafts thereof. Three class facilitations. One significant class presentation. Participation and attendance.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003
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