The Middle Ages: Crown, Cross, and Culture

Undergraduate

Focusing on Western Europe and the Mediterranean, this course introduces students to the medieval period (c. 300-1500). Characterised by political upheaval and religious vitality, this era saw mass migration, the creation of kingdoms, feudalism, urbanization, heresy, and the expansion Christianity and Islam. Using sources from the period, students will also study cultural achievements, including art, architecture, and learning. Prerequisite(s): 30h of university courses or permission of the instructor.