HIST 336 - The Witchcraze in Early Modern Europe

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DePauw University

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Group 4, 1 course Why did Europe suddenly erupt in a fury of witch trials in the sixteenth century Why did these trials just as suddenly die out in the eighteenth What was the role of religion in the pursuit of witches Was misogyny at the heart of the witchcraze These questions and more will be addressed in this course as we try to understand the nature of the European witchcraze. Through a close and careful analysis of primary documents, we will try to develop our own conclusions on this troubling episode of European history.

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1.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depauw.edu

Phone Number:

(765) 658-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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