HDS 2224

Readings in Christian Latin: Hildegard of Bingen and the Gospels

Beverly M. Kienzle

Description

Reading and analysis of Hildegard of Bingen's Expositiones evangeliorum with attention to genre, exegetical and homiletic tradition, intertextuality, and questions of gender and authority. Requirements include: secondary readings on Hildegard's works, medieval exegesis, monastic culture, medieval religious women; a research project based on the homilies' sources. Prerequisite: completion of an intermediate Latin course or the equivalent.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 12 students. Instructor's permission required.
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered as Medieval Studies 227

Scheduling

0.50 credits
Expected to be offered Spring 2014
Course times to be announced.
Course location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus
  • History of Christianity
  • Religion, Literature, and Culture
  • Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
MDiv Distribution Category/ies
  • Scriptural Interpretation
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry
  • Preaching and Worship
  • Religious Education and Spiritual Development
Language Course Designation(s) Content language course