HIST1002A-W24
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.
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.
- Term:
- Winter 2024
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 406(MNR 406)
- Schedule:
- 1:00pm-4:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (Jan 4, 2024 to Feb 1, 2024)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Louisa Burnham
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR HIS SOC WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11619
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 1002
- Section Identifier:
- A