| Unit name | Medieval Religion in Europe, 500-1500 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS30058 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Professor. Muessig |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
THRS11003 or equivalent |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will examine the role of religion as a major force in shaping the cultural identity of the people of the Middle Ages from 500 to 1500 in Western Europe. Lectures will examine key themes which will include: the cult of saints; the papacy; religious magic; monastic and scholastic education; lay devotion; the role of the clergy in worship; concepts of war and peace; and the treatment of Jews. For each session, students will be introduced to these themes via a one-hour lecture given by the unit tutor. In the second hour of the unit, they will then be expected to discuss in smaller seminar groups key primary sources which are relevant to the lecture. Each student will be assigned an individual seminar presentation and will be responsible for expounding on specific key themes.
