Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

HIST 447 - THE AGE OF THE CRUSADES

Long Title: THE AGE OF THE CRUSADES
Department: History
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Seminar will discuss characteristics of the Crusades against Muslim, Jews, pagans, Mongols, heretics, schismatics, and political enemies and explore to what extent the concepts of "holy war" and new expressions of religious beliefs impacted fundamentalism creating new possibilities for globalization in medieval Europe. Discussions will include primary and secondary sources. Cross-list: MDST 447.