History of the Medieval Church ((4 Credits))

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This study will trace the origins of the Latin Church in the West from its origins to the Reformation. The student will explore the history of the early Church to the most powerful spiritual and political force in medieval Europe. This study will also consider the Church’s role in the spiritual, political, social and cultural development of Europe. This study addresses the Area of Study Guidelines in regards to an understanding of historical processes and events that have shaped social change and contemporary human problems, an understanding of the linkage between history and other disciplines, and the development of research skills and knowledge of citation forms used by professional historians. Prerequisites: Western Civilization I is helpful but not required.