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MEDVL 100s


MEDVL 105 LEC 0.50Course ID: 011784
Introduction to Medieval Studies
An introduction to Medieval European civilization focusing on essential aspects of the discipline: history, literature, philosophy, religion, art, architecture and archaeology, law, and science and technology.
(Cross-listed with CLAS 105)

MEDVL 115 DIS,LEC 0.50Course ID: 012629
Crusading in the Middle Ages
This course examines the historical events and cultural assumptions that led to the European phenomenon of crusading, or holy war, between 1095 and 1453.
(Cross-listed with HIST 115)

MEDVL 200s


MEDVL 205 LEC 0.50Course ID: 004280
Medieval Society
A survey of medieval civilization featuring such topics as the individual (male and female), political institutions, art, architecture, religion, philosophy, literature, social life and leisure activities.
Antireq: CLAS 255
(Cross-listed with CLAS 205)

MEDVL 260 DIS,LEC 0.50Course ID: 006314
Europe: 410-1303
The political, cultural, economic and ecclesiastical development of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the end of the High Middle Ages.
Prereq: Level at least 2A
(Cross-listed with HIST 260)
Offered at St. Jerome's University

MEDVL 300s


MEDVL 304 DIS,LEC 0.50Course ID: 008378
Heresy and Religious Crises in Late Medieval Europe
An exploration of the impact of social crises on late medieval religious modes of expression. Topics will include the Great Famine, the Black Death, the Avignon Papacy and Western Schism, the development of heretical movements, and the eventual disintegration of European religious unity.
[Note: This course fulfills the Area 2B requirement for Religious Studies majors.]
Prereq: Level at least 3A.
Antireq: RS 325 taken prior to Fall 2008
(Cross-listed with HIST 304, RS 342)
Offered at St. Jerome's University