HST 216 - Byzantine Thought and Civilization

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

4 hours; 4 credits A survey of various aspects of the culture of the East Roman or Byzantine Empire (ca. 600-1200 CE). Special emphasis is placed on the church, state, and social classes in the creation of a distinctive Byzantine civilization, identity, and world-view. This course also examines achievements in the arts, philosophy, literature, and spirituality. This course is interdisciplinary in approach and includes readings in historical documents and slide lectures. For History majors and minors, this is designated a pre-1700 course. (social science) Prerequisites: ENG 111 and COR 100 or any college-level history course

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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