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HDS 2355

Encountering the Other: The Expansion of the Christian West, 1650-1850

David Hempton

Description

Investigates themes in the History of Christian Expansion to new geographical spaces in the early modern period. Questions raised will include what was at stake in the multifaceted cultural encounters between European Christianity and native religious traditions as Christianity expanded into new social spaces, and what was the relationship between Protestant and Roman Catholic missionary movements and the rise of the European seaborne empires. Locations will include the Americas, Africa, India, and Asia.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as History 1214

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
Tu., Th., 8:30-10
Divinity Hall, Room 211

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	History of Christianity Religions of the Americas
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a