Course Description
“This course surveys the history of world Christianity from its status as a persecuted minority religion of the Roman Empire to its position of dominance in the civilizations of medieval Europe and Byzantium. We will study not only the emerging western (Latin) tradition but Christian traditions in Asia and Africa as well reflecting the wide geographical and cultural scope of ancient and medieval Christianity. In addition to examining major figures, institutions, and ideas, we will pay special attention to issues of unity and diversity within the Christian movement; the relationship between Christianity and culture; the “losers” as well as the “winners” in theological debates; Christian encounters with pagans, Jews, Muslims, and Buddhists; the roles of women in the church; and various expressions of spirituality which flourished in the Middle Ages.”
Resources Available
- Martyrs, Monks, Crusaders Syllabus (PDF)
- Assignment: ArcGIS Mapping Assignment, Mapping Christianization On and Beyond the Frontiers
Course by Andrea Sterk at the University of Minnesota, Fall 2019, HIST 1081W–Martyrs, Monks, Crusaders: World Christianity.
