Middlebury

HIST 1002

Heresy and Inquisition

The Burning Times: Heresy & Inquisition
Burning at the stake was the ultimate punishment for heretics and witches in the European Middle Ages. In this college writing class we will examine the repression of heresy and witchcraft, concentrating on the fascinating but controversial primary sources that are our chief source of knowledge. What was heresy? Who was a heretic and why did inquisitors persecute them? In addition to writing about heresy and inquisition, we also examine the use of the medium of film to portray historical subjects. Students will also pursue short research projects regarding one aspect of medieval heresy and inquisition.
Subject:
History
Department:
History
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
EUR HIS SOC WTR

Sections

Winter 2024

HIST1002A-W24 Lecture (Burnham)

Winter 2010

HIST1002A-W10 Seminar (Burnham)

Winter 2006

HIST1002A-W06 Lecture

Winter 2004

HIST1002A-W04 Lecture (Burnham)