Courses

A survey of the history of Christianity from its Jewish and Greco-Roman roots to the late sixth century. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

Study of the development of Medieval Christianity from Constantine to the early sixteenth century. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or completion of GE Foundation Writing and Information Literacy Course, or permission of instructor. GE historical study course. GE theme traditions, cultures, and transformations course.

This course examines the development of a persecuting society in medieval Europe and explores the various ways that minorities were demonized (literally turned into "monsters") in the medieval discourse and artwork in order to create a strong sense of unity within Christendom, with a specific focus on Jews, lepers, Muslims, religious non-conformists, sexual nonconformists, and women. GE historical study and diversity global studies course. GE foundation historical and cultural studies and race, ethnicity and gender div course.

Study of the development of Western European institutions from the fall of the Roman Empire to the eleventh century. Prereq: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 508.01. GE historical study course.

Study of the growth of Western Europe from the eleventh century to the late fifteenth century. Prereq or concur: Any 2000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 508.02. GE historical study course.

Survey of English history from the Roman conquest to 1485. Prereq or concur: English 1110.xx, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 508.03. GE historical study course.

An examination of selected marginal populations, who may include religious and/or ethnic minorities, women, slaves, eunuchs, those with physical disabilities, and geographically isolated groups. Prereq or concur: Any 2000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. GE historical study course.

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Medieval History. Prereq or concur: English 1110 or equiv, and course work in History at the 3000 level, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Medieval History. Prereq or concur: English 1110 or equiv, and course work in History at the 3000 level, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Advanced research and writing on selected topics in Medieval History. Prereq or concur: Honors standing, and any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 598, 598H, 598.01, or 598.02. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.

Advanced course in Medieval History. Topics Vary. Prereq or concur: Any 3000-level History course, and English 1110.xx; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.

Advanced reading course in sources and monographs on the principal issues and problems in medieval history, with a stress on bibliography. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.

Cursive hands in literature and diplomas, 1200-1500; the development of chanceries; notariats, secretariats, and the science of diplomatics; exercises with facsimiles, slides, and microfilm. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 5 completions.

Graduate Research Seminar in Medieval History. Topics will vary. Prereq: Grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs.