ADVANCED HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY

Course objectives

In consistency with the educational purposes of the whole teaching course, aim of the teaching unit is to give students knowledge and comprehension skills in the field of HISTORY OF ADVANCED CHRISTIANITY, that complete and/or reinforce those acquired in the first grade of studies. Moreover, it will make the students able to approach orginal themes in a research context, making more complex judgments, communicating knowledge and its process, and studying the subject in an independent and self-educational way. The program is designed to give students a wide picture on the history of early Christianity, considered in relation to a particular historical and cultural area, argument or figure. Students are required to have a good knowledge of the topics covered during the course and to be able to use a critical approach in the analysis of the sources.

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Program - Frequency - Exams

Prerequisites
Good language skills, the ability to understand written text and critically compare sources, as well as Basic knowledge of Ancient world
Frequency
Attendance is highly recommended but not mandatory.
Exam mode
The assessment of the student's performance will take into account the clarity of presentation, accuracy and relevance of content, and correctness of expression. The oral examination is intended to ascertain whether the expected skills have been trained to the level required by the learning outcomes and whether the bibliography indicated has been adequately studied and understood.
Lesson mode
Lectures, workshops, seminars, visits
  • Lesson code1038398
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseArchaeology
  • CurriculumArcheologia e civiltà del medioevo
  • Year1st year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDM-STO/07
  • CFU6
  • Subject areaStoria antica e medievale