A Journey through Western Christianity

This module introduces the course, its instructors, and provides an overview of the journey through Western Christianity.

This module explores the interaction between the second-century Christian Church and the Roman Empire, covering the period from persecution to Christianity becoming a pillar of Roman society.

This module focuses on the growth of Christianity in Egypt and North Africa, the development of martyrdom theology, and the life and influence of Augustine of Hippo.

This module examines the origins and development of Christian monasticism, from desert ascetics to the establishment of monastic orders in medieval Europe.

This module focuses on Christianity during the early medieval period, exploring the Church's response to feudalism and the emergence of the Crusades.

This module examines the rise of scholasticism, the founding of universities, and the development of Gothic architecture in medieval Christianity.

This module explores the cultural interactions among Christians, Jews, and Muslims in medieval Spain, examining both cooperation and conflict.

This module investigates the devotional practices of ordinary Christians in the medieval era, including sacraments, saints, relics, and pilgrimages.

This module examines the life and impact of Martin Luther, exploring the controversies that led to the Reformation and its early effects.

This module explores the further fragmentation of Western Christianity following Luther's Reformation, focusing on various Protestant movements and leaders.

This module examines the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation, exploring internal reforms and the Council of Trent.

This final module explores the global expansion of Christianity, focusing on the Jesuit order and their missionary activities in non-European lands.