HIST 357Monsters, Martyrs, and Mayhem: Transgression in Early Modern Europe (1450-1800)

This course will explore cultural transgression during the rapid social changes and upheavals of Early Modern Europe (Renaissance, Reformation, Contact). The course will address a range of topics including criminality, religious rebellion, sexuality, and violence. Students will discuss diverse experiences around the issues of gender, religion, and violence; develop critical thinking skills through primary and secondary source analysis; develop research and writing skills through independent research; and develop communication skills through groupwork and class discussion.