Renaissance and Reformation Europe, 1450-1650

3 credits · Undergraduate

A survey of the major themes, subjects, and personalities in western European history from the Italian Renaissance through to the Protestant Reformation, with a focus on the latter. Topics to be covered include the rise of Italian humanism, religious thought and practice, the various reform movements of the era, the rise of religious conflict, and the nascent stirrings of toleration. Although most areas of western Europe will be dealt with, the focus will be on Italy, France, and Germany. PREREQUISITES: Any first- or second-year European history course CROSSLISTED: RELS 3260 EXCLUSIONS: HIST 2005.03, 2019.03 FORMATS: Lecture | Discussion