History of the Byzantine Empire ((4 Credits))

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What was the Byzantine Empire and why is it important in the 21st century? The student will investigate these questions through the reading of primary sources in English translation and secondary sources, in addition to art, music and other resources available on the internet. The learner will consider the development of the Eastern Church and its troubled relationship with the Latin Church in the West. Contact with Western Europe, the Muslim world and the structure of the Byzantine state and society will also be considered. This study meets the Historical Studies Guidelines for an understanding of the diversity of sources that record and interpret the past, the ability to analyze and interpret historical resources and perspectives and the ability to think critically and communicate effectively. Prerequisites: Western Civilization I is desirable but not required.