HIST 365 - Crusades

Credits: 3

An intensive study of the holy wars between Western Europe and Islam that took place in the Holy Land and Europe from the late eleventh century to the late fifteenth century. Special emphasis is placed on an analysis of the crusading ideal, the motivations of the crusaders, the changes in crusade ideology, as well as Muslim response to Christian military attacks. Cross-cultural exchanges between Christians, Muslims, and Jews in the territories affected by the crusades also are examined.

Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.

Indiana Statewide Transfer General Education Core: Meets IN Statewide Core.
Note: this course may count in Area II or Area III of the history major or minor.
Term(s) Offered: Irregularly offered

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