Spring Term 2019 Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe - 3700 - HIST 280 |
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Prerequisites/Notes: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor Catalog Description : Witchcraft and witch-hunting in Europe between 1350 and 1750. An examination of the concepts of religion and magic and an exploration of such topics as magical practices, the relationship between heresy and magic, the evolution of witchcraft, the dynamics and demise of witch-hunting, the role of gender, and definitions of societal deviance. Readings in primary sources and modern historical and anthropological scholarship. (E) PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor Attributes: GER Humanities Div, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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