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Sign up today to embark on a captivating journey through the corridors of time in this middle school Medieval History course. We’ll delve into the intricate tapestry of Christendom, from the Edict of Milan to Avignon, and witness the transformative power of the Church in shaping the medieval world.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 8th to 11th grade
Suggested credit: One full semester of Medieval History
Description
Sign up today to embark on a captivating journey through the corridors of time in this middle school Medieval History course. We’ll delve into the intricate tapestry of Christendom, from the Edict of Milan to Avignon, and witness the transformative power of the Church in shaping the medieval world. As students explore the rise of culture and community under the guiding light of the Gospel, they will unravel the stories of great men, the complexities of human nature, and the enduring impact of the Church’s patient pursuit of lasting change.
Outline
- Roman Empire, Constantine, Nicea.
- Great Heresies
- Councils: Ephesus & Chalcedon,
- The Fall of Rome
- Monasticism
- Conversions of the Barbarians
- Other Parts of the World
- Midterm Review
- Justinian, Iconoclasm
- Islam
- Charlemagne
- East-West tensions and split
- Norse invasions; Decline and corruption; Feudalism
- Final Review
Materials and Homework
Materials: Armenio, Fr. Peter V. The History of the Church: A Complete Course. Woodridge, IL: Midwest Theological Forum, 2005, ISBN-10: 1890177466; ISBN 13: 9781890177461. See https://www.theologicalforum.org/ for a new copy or BookFinder.com for a used copy.
Homework: Each week, students will be required to read a selection from the textbook and take a short quiz. There is also a midterm and final in this course made up of short answers and multiple choice.
Important Dates
Class dates: Mondays, August 26 to December 9, 2024. (No class Sept. 2 & Nov. 25) (Rain Day December 16th)
Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central; 9:30 Mountain; 8:30 Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes per class
