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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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MDEM 105 001 (CRN: 16300)
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN THOUGHT
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN THOUGHT
Department: Medieval/Early Modern Studies
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 4
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 15
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 8
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 9:09AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Description: Survey of major medieval Christian thinkers. Primary focus on the High and Late Middle Ages (12th-15th century), with some attention to formative earlier periods. Course material will include theology and philosophy alongside exemplary narratives and artistic representations. We will look at dissenting as well as orthodox thought in this period. Cross-list: RELI 105.