HIST 697
Martyrs, Monks & Mystics
Course Description
Beginning in ancient Rome and ending in Renaissance Florence, this travel-based course will trace the development of Christian life and devotion from the era of persecution to the Christian society of the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. From the catacombs in Rome to the Florentine world of Dante, we will see the transition of Christianity from a persecuted sect to a cornerstone of European culture captured before our eyes in the physical records of architecture and art.
This course is offered in conjunction with a tour of Italy led by experienced tour guide Pastor Bronwyn Spilsbury. For full details of the tour, please refer to Bronwyn’s website: https://pilgrimway.ca/event/italy/.
| Dates | May 18–May 31 |
| Days & Times |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri Time TBA |
| Format | Onsite/Online |
| Credit Hours | 1–3 |
| Audit Hours | No audit available |
Faculty
Bruce Hindmarsh
James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology and Professor of the History of Christianity
Notes
This course is also offered as HIST 697
Course information sheets will be posted here soon.
Additional Info
To take this course for credit, students must:
- Register for the Italy tour through Pilgrim Way (https://pilgrimway.ca/event/italy/).
- Contact Regent’s Registrar ([email protected]) to register for this course as a guided study worth 1, 2, or 3 credits.
- Complete assignments, including pre-reading, specified in the course syllabus (available from the Registrar’s office).