HISTORY 4412-01W Dr. Clark
The Reformation in
MWF
Pafford 208 Office
hrs. MWF
Course Description:
This course will investigate the period of time from about the end of the fifteenth century to the end of the seventeenth century, the period of time during which the nominal unity of European Christendom was shattered forever by the growth of new “Protestant” churches. The major focus will be the major events, people and ideas that helped to shape our modern world: the growth of “individualism,” capitalism, secularism, the “scientific revolution,” the changing status of women and children, the family and the new ideas concerning God and human’s place in the universe. We will also look at the “dark” side of the period—the growth of intolerance, bigotry, the spread of slavery, witchcraft and the inhumanity of early modern warfare.
W.A.C. Requirements: Because this is a course that will count
toward students’ Writing Across the Curriculum requirements, it will emphasize
the following WAC goals: to encourage
students to use writing as a way to learn; to show students how to write
effectively in their disciplines, and to improve students' writing skills.
By the end of the course students will be able:
· To identify major schools of thought on the Reformation era by notable scholars;
· To describe the major events, persons and ideas that shaped the period orally and in writing;
· To summarize the major causes and outcomes of the Reformations;
· To analyze documentary sources from the period and synthesize these materials in various formats, e.g., oral presentations, class discussions, research papers;
· To analyze secondary materials and to present the ideas of various scholars in research papers and oral presentations.
Class meetings: Students are expected to attend class each day and to participate in the class discussions. More than two unexcused absences will result in a lower final grade. Please make sure that all cell phones, pagers, etc., are turned off before coming into the classroom. Also, disruptive and non-attending students will be removed from the class rolls.
Tests, Quizzes, In-class essays, etc.: There will be two tests covering the material in the reading assignments and a final exam that will have at least one cumulative question on it. If class discussion wanes, “pop quizzes” on the assignments may be given. Students with documented special needs must see me to make special arrangements for test taking and/or other needs. You will write at least one announced “in-class” essay, the purpose of which is to develop the ability to “write to learn.” The topic will be announced later.
Papers: There will be two [2] papers due for this class. The first paper is a book review (not report)
on a book selected with the approval of the instructor. The instructor will distribute guidelines for
this three to five-page paper. The
second paper will be a six to eight-page research paper on a topic approved by
the instructor. The instructor will
distribute guidelines for the paper. You
will have a chance to rewrite at least one of the essays to improve both your
writing and your grade. The first paper
will be due,
Class discussions: Part of your final grade will depend upon class participation. Students are expected to have read the material for the class period and will be expected to be prepared to discuss it. Often that will mean bringing the correct text to class.
This syllabus is subject to change, so please attend class to keep up with assignments.
Grading:
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The final grade for the course will consist of the
following: |
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1st
paper (book review) 10% |
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2nd
paper (research paper) 20% |
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Re-writing and related 5% |
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1st
test
15% |
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2nd
test
15% |
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Class
participation 15% |
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(includes discussions, in-class essays and
“pop” quizzes if needed) |
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Final Exam 20% |
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100% |
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Hillerbrand, Hans J. ed. The Protestant Reformation.
Ozment, Steve. When
Fathers Ruled: Family Life in Reformation
Tracy, James D. Europe’s Reformations, 1450-1650.
Graduate students only:
Schedule:
January:
10 Introduction to the class and period; review of syllabus, policies,
procedures, etc.
12 Interpreting the Reformations
Reading:
Tracy, Europe’s
Reformations, xv-12
14 Interpreting the Reformations (con’d)
Tracy, Europe’s Reformations, 13-29
17 Martin Luther King Holiday—No class
19 Religion in the Later Middle Ages
21 Religion in the Later Middle Ages (con’d)
24 Society and Culture of the Late Middle Ages
26 Society
and Culture of
28 European Politics on the Eve of the Reformation
31 Martin Luther and the Beginnings of the Reformation
February:
2 Martin Luther (con’d)
Reading:
Tracy, Europe’s Reformations, same;
Hillerbrand, The
Protestant Reformation, pp., 1-28
4 Martin Luther (con’d)
7 Martin Luther on Government and the Peasants
9 FIRST HOUR TEST
11 The Spread of the Reformation in
14 The Swiss and German Reformations (Con’d)
16 The Radical Reformations: The Anabaptists
Reading: Tracy, Europe’s Reformations, same
18 The Radical Reformations: The Anabaptists (con’d)
PAPER DUE TODAY BY
21 The Anabaptists (con’d)
23 John Calvin and his
25 John Calvin and his
Reading: Same and Hillerbrand, The Protestant Reformation, pp.153-213
28 John Calvin (con’d)
March:
2 The
Reformation and Religious Wars in
4 The Reformation in
7 Religious Wars—The
9 Religious Wars and Politics (Con’d)
11 TBA
14 SECOND HOUR TEST
16 Art and Culture of the Reformations
18 Art and Culture of the Reformations (con’d)
21 Spring Break
23 Spring Break
25 Spring
Break
28 The English Reformation
30 The English Reformation
April:
1 The English Reformation (con’d)
4 The Elizabethan Settlement
6 Society and Community: Across
8 The Reformation and the People: Family Life (con’d)
11 The Reformation and the People: Family Life
13 TBA
15 TBA
PAPER DUE TODAY BY
18 The Catholic Renewal
20 The Catholic Renewal (con’d)
22 Legacies of the Reformation
25 Legacies of the Reformation: The Dark Side
27 Legacies of the Reformation: The Dark Side (con’d)
29 Summary and conclusions
May:
2 Summary and conclusions (con’d)
Final Examination: