HIST 262 - Tolerance and Persecution in the Middle Ages

Is persecution an ever-present function of organized society, or does it have specific historical catalysts? We will investigate this question using examples from early Europe, looking closely at the development of anti-Semitism as well as changing attitudes in authorities’ and “ordinary” people’s perceptions of marginal groups – such as gays, heretics and witches – from the rise of Christianity to the Reformation.

Credits: 4

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)

gtPathways: HI1

Notes:
It is recommended that students complete an Introductory Writing (CO1) course prior to taking a History (HI) Liberal Arts Core course.