HSHU 102 Charlemagne to Chaucer: Christian Life in the Middle Ages
This course is the second of four courses in the Honors Humanities Sequence which aims to provide basic knowledge of major topics, figures, problems and developments of medieval Europe. Designed in a thematic rather than chronological format, the course explores the role and influence of medieval Christian institutions, thought, spirituality and religious practices within the context of social, political and economic institutions. In addition to weekly lectures, our discussions analyze primary sources drawn from a wide variety of genres and historical circumstances, which aid each participant to develop the critical skills for analysis. In addition to looking at pivotal figures such as St. Francis, Dante, Abelard and Heloise, topics include: church and state; war and peace; varieties of Christian experience; Jews, Christians, and Muslims; the Crusades; and the built environment.
Prerequisite
University Honors Program