Religion and Medicine in Medieval Europe

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In the medieval period, both religion and medicine experienced significant changes. Christianity and Islam, as 'new religions,' took shape against the background of the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of the Barbarian kingdoms, and the increased contact among peoples in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. As these religions continually evolved, so did their notions about the body, physical and spiritual health, and medicine. In this course, we shall explore the principles and practices of medicine, and the changes it underwent, as conceived by the two ascending religions of the time. Counts as a Communication Intensive course. Counts as a Human Diversity & Commonality course. Counts as a Understanding Global Perspectives course.