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Academic Year 2005/2006

Jews, Christians, and Muslims in Medieval Spain
HIST 272 FA

This course traces the history of the Iberian Peninsula from the Islamic conquest of 711 to the Christian expulsion of the Jews in 1492. Particular attention is paid to forms of confrontation (from theological debate to systemic violence) and forms of confluence (from conversion to cultural overlap) as well as hostile indifference between medieval Jews, Christians, and Muslims. What were the undercurrents of aggression that gave rise to persecution of the 'other' in medieval Spain? Conversely, what were the elements of commonality between groups that gave rise to great intellectual advancements? The class concludes with glimpse of the dynamic of the three religions elsewhere in the medieval Mediterranean.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Miller,Kathryn A.   

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: BTFDA414;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 30)

SR. major: 3   Jr. major: 2

SR. non-major: 7   Jr. non-major: 7   SO: 7   FR: 4

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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