Islamic Societies of the Middle East and North Africa: Religion, History, and Culture
This new course offers a panoramic survey of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and North Africa from their origins to the present day. It will deal with the history and expansion of Islam, both as a world religion and civilization, from its birth in the Arabian peninsula in the seventh century to its subsequent spread to other parts of western Asia and North Africa. Issues of religious practices, political governance and movements, gender, social relations and cultural norms will be ex
Islamic Societies of the Middle East and North Africa: Religion, History, and Culture
This new course offers a panoramic survey of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and North Africa from their origins to the present day. It will deal with the history and expansion of Islam, both as a world religion and civilization, from its birth in the Arabian peninsula in the seventh century to its subsequent spread to other parts of western Asia and North Africa. Issues of religious practices, political governance and movements, gender, social relations and cultural norms will be ex
Islamic Societies of the Middle East and North Africa: Religion, History, and Culture
This new course offers a panoramic survey of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and North Africa from their origins to the present day. It will deal with the history and expansion of Islam, both as a world religion and civilization, from its birth in the Arabian peninsula in the seventh century to its subsequent spread to other parts of western Asia and North Africa. Issues of religious practices, political governance and movements, gender, social relations and cultural norms will be ex
Islamic Societies of the Middle East and North Africa: Religion, History, and Culture
This new course offers a panoramic survey of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and North Africa from their origins to the present day. It will deal with the history and expansion of Islam, both as a world religion and civilization, from its birth in the Arabian peninsula in the seventh century to its subsequent spread to other parts of western Asia and North Africa. Issues of religious practices, political governance and movements, gender, social relations and cultural norms will be ex
Jews and Christians throughout History
Notre Dame OpenCourseware (OCW) offers free educational resources for the course "Jews and Christians throughout History" in the Department of Theology. This course will explore a number of issues which emerge from the history of Christian theology: How did a negative image of Judaism develop within Christianity? In what ways did these unfavorable teachings contribute toward violence against the Jews over the centuries? What is the relationship between Christian anti-Jewish teachings and Anti-
Medicine and Public Health in American History
Notre Dame OpenCourseware (OCW) offers free educational resources for the course "Medicine and Public Health in American History" in the History Department. This course offers an introduction to differing conceptions of disease, health, and healing throughout American history, the changing role and image of medicine and medical professionals in American life, and the changing social and cultural meanings and entanglements of medical science and practice throughout American history.
Crime, Heredity and Insanity in American History
This course will give students an opportunity to learn more about the ways in which Americans have thought about crime and insanity and how their ideas have changed over time. The 19th century witnessed a transformation in the understanding of the origins of criminal behavior in the United States. For many, a religious emphasis on humankind as sinful gave way to a belief in its inherent goodness. But if humans were naturally good, how could their evil actions be explained? Drawing on studies don
Islamic Societies of the Middle East and North Africa: Religion, History, and Culture
This new course offers a panoramic survey of the Islamic societies of the Middle East and North Africa from their origins to the present day. It will deal with the history and expansion of Islam, both as a world religion and civilization, from its birth in the Arabian peninsula in the seventh century to its subsequent spread to other parts of western Asia and North Africa. Issues of religious practices, political governance and movements, gender, social relations and cultural norms will be explo
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Notre Dame OpenCourseware (OCW) offers free online educational resources for the course "Ancient and Medieval Philosophy" in the Department of Philosophy. This course will concentrate on major figures and persistent themes in ancient and medieval philosophy. A balance will be sought between scope and depth, the latter ensured by a close reading of selected texts.
Crime, Heredity and Insanity in American History
This course will give students an opportunity to learn more about the ways in which Americans have thought about crime and insanity and how their ideas have changed over time. The 19th century witnessed a transformation in the understanding of the origins of criminal behavior in the United States. For many, a religious emphasis on humankind as sinful gave way to a belief in its inherent goodness. But if humans were naturally good, how could their evil actions be explained? Drawing on studies don
History of Ancient Rome
Notre Dame OpenCourseware (OCW) offers free online educational resources for the course "History of Ancient Rome" in the Department of Classics. This course introduces students to the history of ancient Rome from Romulus to Constantine (8th c. BC – early 4th c. AD).
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Cistercians - Prayer and Power
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Cistercians - Prayer and Power
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Persecution
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Persecution
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Twelfth-Century Renaissance
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Twelfth-Century Renaissance
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Sutton Hoo
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Sutton Hoo
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Anglo-Saxon (and Irish) Missions to the Continen
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Anglo-Saxon (and Irish) Missions to the Continent
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Charles and Saxony
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Charles and Saxony
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Concepts of Conversion
Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe: Concepts of Conversion
Medicine and Public Health in American History
Medicine and Public Health in American History offers an introduction to differing conceptions of disease, health, and healing throughout American history, the changing role and image of medicine and medical professionals in American life, and the changing social and cultural meanings and entanglements of medical science and practice throughout American history.
Professor Chris Hamlin, Ph.D.
University of Notre Dame
Jews and Christians throughout History
MI 40410 is a cross-listed course. For complete course materials, please see THEO 40217
