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From St. Augustine to Charlemagne, and many in between, explore the medieval history of Western civilization through the stories of many famous men and women of the time.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade. High School students welcome – adjustments can be made to assignments to accommodate older students.
Suggested credit: Suggested credit: One full semester Medieval History
Special Note: Includes an optional writing component. This is Part One of a two-part course. Students are expected to register for Part Two offered in the spring.
Description
This course is Part One of a two-part study, tracing the history of Western Civilization during medieval times, roughly the years 400-800 AD (Part Two will study 800-1300 AD). Special attention is given to the lives and stories of influential men and women of the time.
Outline
Week 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments
Week 2: St. Augustine, and the Sack of Rome
Week 3: St. Cyril, and Nestorianism
Week 4: Leo I, and the Fall of Rome
Week 5: St. Patrick, and preserving civilization
Week 6: Clovis, and the rise of the Franks
Week 7: St. Benedict, and Monasticism
Week 8: Justinian, and the Monophysites
Week 9: Gregory I, and the Greatness of the Church
Week 10: Muhammed, and the rise of Islam
Week 11: Constantine VI, and the siege of Constantinople
Week 12: St. Willibrord. and Church missions
Week 13: Charles Martel, and the defense of Christendom
Week 14: Charlemagne, and the Holy Roman Empire
Materials and Homework
Materials: Provided free by the instructor.
Homework: Writing is an integral part of demonstrating both the assimilation of knowledge and the articulation thereof. Therefore, students will be guided through the process of writing a short (1-2 page, double-spaced) review of a book of their choice relevant to the subject matter.
NOTE: High School students taking this course may instead write a 3-5 page book review
Also, students will have weekly, optional, short (5-10 minute) quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions.
Important Dates
Class dates: Wednesdays, September 4 to December 11, 2024. (No class Nov. 27)
Starting time: 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central; 11:00 Mountain; 10:00 Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes
