Monks, Mystics and Manuscripts in Medieval Christianity

3 cr · Undergraduate

This course is an introduction to how people in the Middle Ages experienced and shaped Christianity in the Latin West. We examine the thoughts and actions of individuals profoundly affected by their understanding of the divine as manifested through Scripture, art and community. Through primary sources, we explore topics such as monasticism, university teaching, medicine, preaching and pilgrimage, while paying close attention to questions of authority, knowledge, and gender relations.