Supernatural in the Middle Ages
Understanding the medieval supernatural leads to an appreciation of the richness of medieval society and intellectual culture. How were "natural" and "supernatural" defined across time and space, popular and elite cultures? How were ideas about the "supernatural" shaped by daily life, theology?
Outcomes: Think historically about social and intellectual approaches to the supernatural; Assess arguments; interpret and contextualize primary sources; Develop research skills and ability to formulate questions.
Outcomes: Think historically about social and intellectual approaches to the supernatural; Assess arguments; interpret and contextualize primary sources; Develop research skills and ability to formulate questions.