HIEU 8330 - Saints and Society

This seminar examines Christian holy people in medieval and early modern Europe, and in other regions coming under European influence. With emphasis on change over time, topics include popular perceptions and official definitions of holiness, literary and artistic genres in which holiness was represented, differences between the Catholic Church’s and other denominations’ use of holy people. Major research paper required. Prerequisite: Graduate student status in History or another humanities discipline.

Credits: 3