New Introductory Courses in History (200-0-32)

Topic

Christianity in Modern History

Instructors

Edward Wallace Muir Jr
847/491-3653
Harris Hall - Room 244

Meeting Info

Harris Hall L06: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

A history of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations of the sixteenth century and their legacies in the modern age. Topics include theological controversies, religious radicalism, the role of women in religious reform movements, the great witch craze, religious violence, religion and ritual, and the origins of religious toleration. The course starts in Europe but extends into the religious history of the Americas, especially the US.

Learning Objectives

Mastery of the theology and history of the main currents in Christianity. Students will be able to discuss and analyze in writing the nature of religious beliefs and the causes of conflicts.

Evaluation Method

class participation, essays

Class Notes

Concentration: European

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area