Medieval Church History
Prerequisite: Church History Overview
Credit Hours: 3
Status: Elective
This course offers an exploration of Christian history from the pontificate of Gregory the Great (circa AD 590) to the eve of the Protestant Reformation (circa AD 1500). Students will be examining the rise and consolidation of papal authority, the various forms and impact of monasticism, the complex interplay between ecclesiastical and secular powers, the intellectual achievements of Scholasticism, the phenomenon of the Crusades, and the growing estrangement leading to the Great Schism. The course will also investigate popular piety, movements of dissent and early reform, and the prominent Medieval theologians. Through engagement with primary and secondary sources, students will analyze key figures, events, and theological currents and their lasting significance.