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HDS 2233

Saints, Sanctity and Society in Ancient and Medieval Christianity: Seminar

Kevin Madigan

Description

A historical introduction to the field of Christian hagiography. Topics include interpretive method, martyrdom and sanctity, sanctity and monasticism, shrines and pilgrimage, gender and sanctity, relics and veneration, canonization and the politics of sanctity. Some attention given to Jewish martyrology and parallels in other world religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. Prerequisite: Some coursework in the history of Christianity.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 15 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1411

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
M., W., 9-10
Andover Hall, Room 117

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	History of Christianity
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Religious Education Preaching and/or Worship
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a