Religion and War - the Medieval Crusades

About this programme

Old Testament Miniatures with Latin, Persian, and Judeo-Persian inscriptions. Artist: unknown. Collection: The Morgan Library & Museum via Wikimedia Commons/Public domain. The course will provide general knowledge of events and main agents involved; and it will present and discuss international research in crusading history since the 1990ies and theories about the origin of the crusades and their importance for warfare, religion, and the relations between Christianity and Islam. Also some modern use of crusading history in popular culture and politics will be presented. The course involves reading primary sources (in translation) and recent research literature. It consists of mandatory elements but there will also be possibility for choosing own topics for specialization. An excursion to Baltic crusader castle(s) in Poland will be arranged during the course. The excursion is not mandatory and not part of the course, and participants must pay travel and accommodation themselves. To complete the course, the student must have attended the seminars, participated actively in discussions at the seminars, and submit an essay on max 12 pages on a topic which is decided in cooperation with the teacher. Here you can find contact information and service hours for the Department's Student Affairs Office, Student Guidance Councelor/International Exchange Coordinator and Directors of Studies. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds.