REL 215
History of Christian Thought: High Middle Ages and Early Modernity
Spring 2013
Division II
Writing Skills
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Class Details
This class will familiarize students with major trends in Western European Christian thought during the late medieval and early modern periods, from the middle of the thirteenth century to the beginning of the sixteenth century. We will focus on: (1) trends in high scholasticism, including the impact of Greek philosophy on theological method; (2) the increasing diversity of theological expression in vernacular and in professional contexts; (3) shifting views on liturgy, human freedom, and divine power; (4) the meaning of history and tradition. Authors include: Albert the Great; Thomas Aquinas, Duns Scotus, Marguerite Porete, Hadewijch, Angela of Foligno, Meister Eckhart, William of Ockham, and Nicholas of Cusa.
The Class:
Format: lecture
Limit: 19
Expected: 19
Class#: 3680
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: 19
Expected: 19
Class#: 3680
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
regular class attendance and participation; three short papers (5-7 pages) and a take-home examination (essay format)
Prerequisites:
none
Enrollment Preferences:
majors and prospective majors in Religion, Philosophy, and/or History
Distributions:
Division II
Writing Skills
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REL 215 - 01 (S) LEC High Mid Ages&Early Modernity
REL 215 - 01 (S) LEC High Mid Ages&Early ModernityDivision II Writing SkillsRyan D. CoyneTF 1:10 pm - 2:25 pm
Hollander 3173680
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