HIS 332 - History of Christianity to 1500 (3)

This course covers the development of Christianity up to the Reformation. Briefly covering the period of early Church, the main body of the course will focus on the development of Christianity around the world from of Council of Nicaea to the Fall of Constantinople (325 - 1453 CE). In this period, Christianity evolved from a multi-continental religion to one dominated by Western European ideas, structures, and people. This developmental process was far from straightforward. In some places, Christianity flourished and grew, and in others, it remained peripheral and waned. This course will explore these diverging historical trajectories and illustrate how they were the product of a complex interaction between political, theological, and socio-economic factors. Along the way, students will have the opportunity to engage and learn to appreciate spiritual texts, images, and practices from throughout this pivotal period of Christian history. Similarly, students will be tasked with placing their own spiritual and theological views into conversation with to the Christian theologies and traditions which developed during this period.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every other Fall