CL 728N Medieval Papacy
This seminar will concentrate on the history and development of the papacy from the Age of Reform in the eleventh century to the Age of Conciliarism in the fifteenth century. The pontificates of Popes Gregory VII, Alexander III, Innocent III, Innocent IV, Boniface VIII, John XXII, Martin V will receive special emphasis. The course will focus on the development of papal monarchy during this period and its effect on the structure and institutions of the Church. A final research paper will be required. There is no language requirement.