BIB 380 Renaissance and Reformation

The course will examine Europe in the 14th through 16th centuries in which there occurred simultaneously three great movements: the cultural and literary Renaissance emanating from Italy, the European reconnaissance of the world’s oceans pioneered by Portugal and Spain, and the Reformation of the Christian religion sparked by the Lutheran movement. Emphasis will be placed on the social setting common to all. Formerly BIB 386. Prerequisite(s): BIB 201  or BIB 298 ; BIB 202  or BIB 299 . Cross-listed as HIS 339 . 3 hour(s).