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Course Description
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Course Name
Medieval Spirituality and Pilgrimage
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
History, Religion
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This module introduces the concept and context of medieval pilgrimage and spirituality as well as its importance beyond this period. This will involve a survey of significant and localised centres of devotion, such as Clonmacnoise, Glendalough, Kildare and Sceilig Mhicíl, and evidence for a hermitic way of life. Spiritual and religious themes, personal devotion, shared journeying and route ways, as well as the practicalities of accommodation, transport and physical danger will all be considered in this context. The cult of saints, like Patrick, Brigid, Colm Cille and Ciarán will be considered with particular reference to relevant hagiographical works. The legacy of these saints through the generations will also be appraised.
Teaching & Learning methods:
24 teaching hours or equivalent including lectures, field seminars/trips and independent study.Assessment:
Continuous Assessment detail(s): A combination of academic writing/presentation assignments during the semester.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
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