Renaissance & Reformation: Origin & Impacts ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the main themes and personalities of the Renaissance and Reformation periods of Western culture. Students will consider the medieval precursors to the Italian Renaissance; examine the art, literature and philosophy of the Renaissance itself, humanism, and the debates in Christendom surrounding the Protestant Reformation. The course satisfies the Western Civilization general education requirement through its study of the history, institutions, society, and culture of the Renaissance and Reformation periods, and/or the Humanities requirement through its study of conventions and methods associated with the Humanities. Please note that students cannot use the course to satisfy both requirements. Prerequisites: Introductory coursework in world history is recommended This course was previously HIS-244344 Renaissance and Reformation: Origins and Impacts.