TMHC 7027 History of Western Christianity II: 850-1650
General survey of Western Christianity, with special emphasis on institutional, theological, pastoral and spiritual issues. Lays the foundation for understanding many features of the Church today. Topics include monasticism, establishment of the modern papacy, lay apostolic movements (e.g. beguines), religious orders (e.g., Franciscans, Jesuits), heresies, crusades, inquisitions, scholasticism, saints (e.g., Hildegard of Bingen, Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola), popular devotions, women in church, mysticism, Protestant Reformation, church councils (e.g., Trent), overseas evangelization. Lectures, readings in primary sources, focused discussion.
Course overview
- Department
- Theology and Ministry
- School
- STM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Periodically
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.84 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.18 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Franklin Harkins | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 18 of 19 |
| Spring 2025 | Stephen Molvarec | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | 9 of 13 |
| Spring 2024 | Catherine Mooney | 3.6 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 | — | 13 of 17 |
| Spring 2023 | Catherine Mooney | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 12 |
| Spring 2022 | Catherine Mooney | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 9 of 16 |