Studies the innovation, impact and meaning of holy war and the expansion of Christendom during the High Middle Ages. Topics include the definition of crusade and crusaders, religious persecution and tolerance, the expansion of European modes of government, war memory, colonization and its aftermath, the meaning of the Holy Land and the home front. Prereq., HIST 1020 or 2170. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
