THE EUROPEAN REFORMATIONS: HISTORY AND IDEAS

Course Code

DR 2530

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Dr N Thompson

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in Programme Year 2 or above.

Notes

This course will be available in session 2005/06.

Overview

This course introduces the thought and history of the European Reformations. It traces developments in the Catholic, Protestant and Radical traditions from their origins in the Middle Ages to the entrenchment or religious divisions in seventeenth century Europe. Students will have the opportunity to engage with the work of thinkers such as Erasmus, Luther, Müntzer and Calvin, as well as with evidence relating to their religious, social and cultural context.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written exmination (60%) and 2 short essays (40%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written exmination (100%).