Religions in Medieval Europe
Introduction: The Basics Course title: “Religions in Medieval Europe” Room: Coburn 307 Times: TuTh, 11:00-12:15 Course website: http://faculty.uml.edu/adrenas/Teaching/HIST2001.aspx
Introduction: The Instructor Contact Information *E-mail*: Andrew_Drenas@uml.edu Office Hours: MoWe, 2:00-3:15 p.m., TuTh, 9:30-10:45 a.m., in Dugan 106N I contact students via UML student addresses
Introduction: Course Description Religious history in Europe ca. 500-1500 Roman and Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Judaism, medieval heresy Surveys major attributes, ideas, people, events
Introduction: The Texts Required Texts Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Introduction: The Texts Recommended Texts Kevin Madigan’s Medieval Christianity (2015) Timothy Ware’s The Orthodox Church
Introduction: Grading Participation/Quizzes 25% of your total grade (100 points) Participation in class discussion (50 points) 2 map quizzes (25 points each 50 points) Mid-Term Final Exam Papers 25% of your total grade (potential 100 points) 2 primary source analysis papers
Introduction: Grading Information on Exams Based on lectures, primary source readings Multiple choice, essay questions Study guides will be provided
Introduction: Grading Tardy Work 10-point deduction will result each day, for Failure to take exams and quizzes on scheduled day Late assignments
Introduction: Grading Extra Credit Limit of two assignments Each worth +10 Options Primary source analysis Oral presentation Must be completed before final class period
Introduction: Grading “A Policy” Earn all A grades (90-100) on all assessments, participate in all class discussions… Reward Exemption from having to take final Final grade: A or A- Cannot be based on extra credit Extraordinarily strong performance in discussion can substitute for a B+
Introduction: Classroom Lectures Power Point presentations Available online Able to be printed*
Introduction: Classroom Academic Dishonesty Will not be tolerated in this class! https://www.uml.edu/Catalog/Undergraduate/Policies/Academic-Integrity.aspx
Introduction: Classroom Disabilities Let the instructor know as soon as possible so any necessary arrangements can be made…
Introduction: Classroom Cell phones must be silenced, tucked away before class begins Snacks and drinks are okay
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Introduction: Attendance Who are you? Name, nickname Major Why this class?
Introduction: To Keep in Mind… Concerning the “religious” nature of the course… Interaction with any sacred documents is for historical purposes, not spiritual… Whether any sacred document, or concept, we study is “true” or not is beyond the scope of this course
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