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Saints and Their Cults in Medieval Europe (VS1) (U02272)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCL-3-VSSAINTS

The course investigates and explains the importance of the saints' cults in medieval Europe. It concentrates on social practices which were the most significant expression of the cult, in particular veneration of relics, images, and pilgrimages. The hagiography, one of the most popular medieval genres will be studied on the examples ranging from the early to the late middle ages in order to explore models of holiness in relation to the social roles (e.g. kings, bishops, monks), gender (women-saints) and politics (political martyrs). A broad range of beliefs and practices associated with the cult of saints will be explored on abroad range of literary sources, iconography and archaeological evidence.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U01485

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at grade B or above. Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel. 503783).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students should be familiar with a variety of expressions of the cult of saints and their significance for the wider historical process. They should develop the ability to integrate a variety of primary sources in the assessment of social and religious trends. The study of the hagiographic genre and the historiographic problems raised in its analysis will enhance necessary historical skills, particularly these related to the study of medieval history.