HIST 3611 - The Crusades: West Meets East

This course seeks to give students a historical understanding of the three main cultures of the medieval Mediterranean including western European Christendom, Orthodox Byzantium, and the Islamic Near East, and will consider the influence of the Crusades on these cultures. Students will also examine ways in which the Crusades were justified, organized, and financed, and will consider the impact of this on European institutions, thought, and identity.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: (HIST 1900 or HIST 2900) with a grade of “C” or better, or instructor approval.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: The course requires varied writing assignments and is designated a 3000-level writing intensive course in the Department of History.