HIST 388: Topics in European History

HIST 388-002: Christianity and Islam in the Middle Ages
(Fall 2025)

03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW

Krug Hall 19

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Section Information for Fall 2025

This course will explore the early history of Christian encounters with Islam, through the lens of the Eastern Roman Empire, whose capital of Constantinople (now Istanbul) stood as the political and cultural center of the Christian world for over 1,100-years.  We will cover the Christian emperors of Constantinople, their complex relationship with the Caliphates and Sultanates of the Islamic world, and the increasingly hostile Catholic West.  There will be a special emphasis on spiritual traditions, cultural movements, and the rich spiritual and political literature of the era.

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Course Information from the University Catalog

Credits: 3

Study of historical topics or periods of special interest. Notes: Topics announced in advance. May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by History & Art History. May be repeated within the term.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

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