REL 313 - Medieval Christianity

Institution:

The College of New Jersey

Subject:

Description:

A course investigating the transformation of Christian cultures and institutions, in western Eurasia and the Mediterranean, from the fifth to the thirteenth centuries of the Common Era. Topics studied in depth include Christian relations with non-Christian populations (pagans, Jews, Muslims); the development of the papacy; relations between church and state authority; the cult of saints; the Crusades; mysticism. Attention is also given to the significance of Christian beliefs, ritual practices, and institutional structures for children, women, and homosexuals.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tcnj.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 771-1855

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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