The Church as an institution profoundly shaped the Middle Ages, especially in Europe. This course investigates the emerging of the Church as an institution, its role in Medieval culture and society, and its conflicting relationship with Medieval Christian mystics. The theme of the course is two-pronged: the challenge of mystics to the institution of the Church and the enduring message of the mystics for today. The course aims at bridging the concepts developed by the mystics and their implications for contemporary life. This course is writing focused.
The primary discipline of this course is Religious Studies.
Prerequisites
Through Cultural Lenses.