Courses
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Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century
The 14th century has been famously called “calamitous:” 100 years of war, plague, and rebellion. This course explores the disasters and beauty of this tumultuous century and includes some of the most famous men and women of the Middle Ages.
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Introduction to Medieval Music
The history of music in Europe, sacred and secular, from its roots in Ancient Greece to the 14th century. Learn about chants and their use in the medieval mass, developments in musical notation and texture, instruments, styles, and composers.
$149
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Lost and Rejected Books: The Biblical Apocrypha in Context
This one-day workshop will grapple with the historical, theological, and cultural significances of the wide body of Jewish and Christian writings that fall outside the Bible.
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Medieval Education: From Schools to Universities
Explore the history of education in the Middle Ages through the development of schools, curriculums, the growth of universities, and the diverse individuals who were involved in teaching and learning during this 1000 years of history.
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Medieval Gender and Sexuality
An introduction to conceptions of gender and sexuality in the medieval period. Each week historian Eleanor Janega discusses the philosophical and societal underpinnings that shaped culture and relationships from the 5th to the 15th century.
$149
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Medieval Warfare in the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia
Explore the development of land warfare from 1000 to 1300. From the Eurasian Steppe to the Middle East and the kingdom of England, this course offers a sweeping panorama of military history during a crucial period in global history.
$125