HIS 319 - PII Medieval Europe II

(Perspectives II course) An intensive study of the emergent heavenly and earthly kingdoms of Latin Christendom, from the 10th-14th century, with a primary focus on religiously-sanctioned theories of political power, social order and violence in European society. The major topics include: the triumph of monasticism and the monastic world view; the rise and triumph of papal monarchy in the Latin Church; the Investiture Controversy and the battle between the papacy and the Holy Roman Empire; the Crusades and Apocalyptic views of late medieval history and world history. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Multicultural Studies Minor course.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in History. Multicultural Studies Minor course. Normal cycle offering: Spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3