1. Religions in Medieval Europe

2. Introduction: The Basics
Course title: “Religions in Medieval Europe”
Room: Dugan 207
Dates: Jan. 19 – April 30
Times: Tu/Th, 8:00-9:15
Course website:

3. Introduction: The Instructor
Contact Information
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Office Hours: Tu/Th, 1:00-3:00, in Dugan 106N
I contact students via UML student addresses

4. Introduction: Course Description
Religious history in Europe ca
Roman and Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Islam, Judaism, medieval heresy
Surveys major attributes, ideas, people, events

5. Introduction: The Required Texts
Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

6. 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
Each worth potential 50 points
Refer to syllabus for instructions

7. Introduction: Grading
Information on Exams
Based on lectures, primary source readings
Multiple choice, essay questions
Study guides will be provided

8. Introduction: Grading
Tardy Work
10-point deduction will result each day, for
Failure to take exams and quizzes on scheduled day
Late assignments

9. Introduction: Grading
Extra Credit
Limit of two assignments
Each worth +10
Options
Second (or third) primary source paper
Oral presentation
Must be completed before final class period
Be sure to follow instructions!

10. Introduction: Grading
“A Policy”
Earn all A grades (90-100) on mid-term, map quizzes, and writing assignments…
Reward
Exemption from having to take final
Final grade: A or A-

11. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Academic Dishonesty
Will not be tolerated in this class!

12. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Disabilities
Let the instructor know as soon as possible so any necessary arrangements can be made…

13. Introduction: Miscellaneous
Cell phones must be silenced, tucked away before class begins
Snacks and drinks are okay

14. Introduction
Questions?

15. Introduction: Attendance
Who are you?
Name, nickname
Major
Why this class?

16. 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

17. Introduction: To Keep in Mind…
Questions?

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