Discipline: History

  The Reformation emphasized the idea of calling to normal work in the world, in contrast to a monastic vocation that withdrew from the world; The textbook outlines Luther’s view of vocatio, and the priesthood of all believers, and Calvin’s encouragement to activism within the secular word. Review pages 163 and 169 and write a […]

 After reading the chapter on the Reformation in the textbook, and watching the film “Luther” (2003, with Joseph Fiennes), write a 300-word post discuss how key elements of the Reformation is illustrated in the life and actions of Martin Luther.  1) write a summary of the film of no more than 100 words.  2) Discuss your reaction […]

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow. “The Enlightenment was an eighteenth-century movement of ideas and practices that made the secular world its [main focus]. It did not necessarily deny the meaning or emotional hold of religion, but it gradually shifted attention away from religious questions toward secular ones. By seeking answers […]

Purpose To demonstrate understanding of the Scientific Revolution as presented through texts about Galileo. Directions Question: Imagine you are a member of the Inquisition at Galileo’s trial. You have the following evidence. Decide your answer to the question: Was Galileo really a heretic. Explain your response with reasoning and support from the documents. Galileo’s Letter […]

  The Renaissance emphasized ‘ad fontes’ – a return to the original sources; For philosophy that was classical Greek sources such as Plato and Aristotle; for Christianity, that would be the New Testament. There were also other aspects of the Renaissance that were critical of Medieval religious practices and institutions and called for a return […]

  Hesychasm emphasized the importance of not being distracted by worldly thoughts; positively, it emphasized the importance of the “Jesus Prayer” – “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner” – as a means of concentrating the mind and unlocking the heart.  Write a 300 word response Hesychasm as a eastern […]

Read/review the following resources for this activity: Textbook: Chapter 6 Lesson 2 Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Initial Post Instructions This week you will read about architecture. The lesson includes information on Roman architecture, which was greatly influenced by the Greeks and Etruscans. Locate at least two architectural works that […]

Location, location, location…discuss the importance of place in the art of the Paleolithic and Neolithic.  How is this notion important for understanding sites such as Lascaux and Stonehenge?  How do ideas such as the past and present factor into these locations?  You can also include other locations such as Jericho in your discussion.

How did Ida B. Wells’ and Maria Carter’s experiences with the criminal justice system (the courts and the vigilante KKK) affect the way they understood the criminal justice system? How were they treated differently than whites in this time period? Give specific examples – events to back up your answer. 

Dailey essentially argues that historians must look at resistance in a situational light (Not all resistance is physically fighting or marching for rights). For Dailey, she looks at public space (sidewalks especially). African Americans had to abide by strict social rules in the South. Explain the purpose of enforcing these “laws” by whites and breaking […]