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The Medieval World

Rome Falls — Now What?

Quick Check — Rome's Fall

What Was Life Actually Like?

Was medieval life only miserable?

The Feudal Pyramid

Who was at the TOP of the feudal pyramid?

Monasticism: Christianity's Survival Strategy

What Is a Monk, Actually?

Benedict's Three Pillars

Monasticism Was Revolutionary for Women

Hildegard von Bingen — true or false?

Five Things Monasteries Actually Did

Monasteries Quiz

Charlemagne: Christianity Goes Imperial

The Charlemagne-Pope Alliance

Section 2 Activity: Who Did What?

One Church Becomes Two: The Great Schism

East vs West: Two Very Different Churches

East vs West — Spot the Difference

The Filioque: A Word That Split the World

The Filioque dispute was really about...

Icons: Sacred Art or Idol Worship?

What does 'iconoclasm' mean?

1054 CE: The Final Straw

The Great Schism — 1054 CE

Why the Schism Still Matters Today

Schism — Big Picture Check

Church vs State: The Power Struggle

Who Appoints a Bishop — the King or the Pope?

Simony — what was it?

The Emperor Kneels in the Snow

Henry IV at Canossa

The Concordat of Worms — A Compromise

What did the Concordat of Worms establish?

Universities: An Unexpected Gift of the Power Struggle

Thomas Aquinas and scholasticism

Three Rival Popes — The Western Schism

Great Schism vs Western Schism — can you tell them apart?

Crusades, Reform, and the Soul of the Church

The Crusades: What Were They?

Why did people join the Crusades?

The Crusades' Consequences

The Fourth Crusade (1204 CE)

Spiritual Reformers: When the Institution Fails, Individuals Step Up

Spiritual reformers — who did what?

Was Spiritual Reform Successful?

Reform — success or condemnation?

Module Mastery: The Big Picture

Final Mastery Quiz

Step back in time and uncover the fascinating history of the Medieval Christian Experience (500s–1300s CE). After the fall of the Roman Empire, the world was plunged into uncertainty, but from the ashes rose a powerful institution that would shape Western civilization for centuries to come.

Step back in time and uncover the fascinating history of the Medieval Christian Experience (500s–1300s CE). After the fall of the Roman Empire, the world was plunged into uncertainty, but from the ashes rose a powerful institution that would shape Western civilization for centuries to come. This comprehensive online course takes you on a captivating journey through the Middle Ages, exploring how Christianity evolved from a survival strategy into an imperial powerhouse. 

Dive deep into the daily realities of the medieval world, from the rigid feudal pyramid to the revolutionary role of monasticism. Discover how monks and nuns, including influential figures like Hildegard von Bingen, preserved knowledge and transformed society. Witness the dramatic power struggles between Church and State, such as the legendary standoff of Henry IV at Canossa, the controversy of simony, and the birth of the first universities. 

You will also explore the theological and political fractures that tore the Christian world apart. Understand the profound impact of the Great Schism of 1054, the fierce debates over iconoclasm and the Filioque, and the complex motivations behind the Crusades. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a theology student, or simply curious about the Middle Ages, this course offers a rich, nuanced perspective on an era of spiritual reform, epic conflicts, and profound transformation. Join us to explore the soul of the medieval church and its enduring legacy on the modern world.

Medieval Christian Experience (500s–1300s CE)

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