HIST 310 - Religion & Society: Medieval Europe

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

History

Description:

This course examines the role of religion and its impact on western Europe from the fourth to the fifteenth centuries. Relying mainly on primary source materials, topics covered in the course include: Christianization of the Roman world, asceticism, monasticism, missionaries, Church and State struggles, the Crusades, heresy, the mendicant orders, and lay piety. We will also examine our theme through pivotal medieval figures such as Hildegard of Bingen, Abelard and Heloise, Francis of Assisi and Catherine of Siena.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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