Undergraduate - UnitATS3573 - The Renaissance Codes: Art, magic, and belief

Students successfully completing this unit will have:

1. Developed a critical understanding of the historical construction of religious cultures;
2. Acquired an understanding ofRenaissance Christianity in the context of the revival of classical antiquity;
3. Explored the complex history of the traditions surrounding saints' lives and the function of these traditions in different historical contexts;
4. Reflected on the role of relics and legends in Renaissance Christianity;
5. Explored the role of societies and confraternities in Renaissance Christianity;
6. Examined the impact of new thinking in relation to the textual, architectural and artistic representations;
7. Examined the role of women, and theologies of womanhood, inRenaissance Christianity;
8. Developed an understanding of the role of myth and symbol in religion;Reflected on reasons underpinning the attractions of popularized (and often fictional) myths and legends of Christianity;
9. Acquired the capacity toanalyse contemporary representations of historical material;
10. Had opportunities to work effectively with others and to express ideas verbally in group situations;
11. Developed skills in bibliographic research, analysis, and written expression;
12. Become capable of independently devising and executing an advanced research project in the above areas of study, based predominantly on primary sources;