Religion and the Spanish Empire
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Spanish Empire
Overview of the Spanish Empires history, geography, and significance

Module #2
The Catholic Church in Pre-Columbian Spain
The role of Catholicism in medieval Spain and its impact on the conquest of the Americas

Module #3
The Conquest of the Americas:A Religious Imperative
How Catholicism drove the conquest of the Aztec and Inca Empires

Module #4
The Spanish Inquisition and the Americas
The Inquisitions role in suppressing indigenous religions and enforcing Catholic orthodoxy

Module #5
Indigenous Religions of Mesoamerica
Exploration of Aztec, Mayan, and other pre-Columbian religions

Module #6
The Impact of Christianity on Indigenous Cultures
How Christianity affected indigenous cultures, identity, and practices

Module #7
The Role of Missionaries in the Spanish Empire
The work of Franciscan, Dominican, and Jesuit missionaries in converting and colonizing the Americas

Module #8
The Encomienda System and Forced Labor
How the encomienda system of forced labor impacted indigenous peoples and the economy

Module #9
The African Diaspora and Catholicism in the Americas
The experiences of enslaved Africans and their encounters with Catholicism

Module #10
Syncretism and Hybridity in Colonial Religions
How indigenous and African religious practices merged with Catholicism

Module #11
The Virgin of Guadalupe and Mexican Identity
The significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexican history and culture

Module #12
Religious Tensions and Conflict in the Spanish Empire
Case studies of religious conflicts, riots, and rebellions in the Americas

Module #13
The Council of Trent and its Impact on the Spanish Empire
How the Council of Trents reforms affected Catholicism in the Americas

Module #14
The Rise of Crypto-Judaism and Crypto-Islam
The experiences of Jews and Muslims who practiced their faiths in secret

Module #15
The Spanish Empire and the Papacy
The complex relationship between the Spanish Empire and the Vatican

Module #16
Religion and the Legitimization of Colonial Rule
How the Spanish Empire used religion to justify its conquests and rule

Module #17
The Legacy of the Spanish Empire in Modern American Religions
How the historical legacy of the Spanish Empire continues to shape religion in the Americas

Module #18
Comparative Colonialisms:The Portuguese, French, and British Empires
A comparative analysis of the role of religion in other colonial empires

Module #19
Religion and the Environment in the Spanish Empire
The impact of Spanish colonialism on the environment and indigenous relationships with nature

Module #20
Women and Religion in the Spanish Empire
The roles of women in Catholicism, indigenous religions, and Afro-Latin American traditions

Module #21
Theology and the Spanish Empire
The development of theology in the Spanish Empire and its impact on colonial societies

Module #22
The Spanish Empire and the Globalization of Catholicism
How the Spanish Empire contributed to the global spread of Catholicism

Module #23
Religion and Power in the Spanish Empire
The complex relationships between religious authorities, monarchs, and colonial administrators

Module #24
Decolonizing Religion in the Americas
Contemporary efforts to decolonize religious practices, histories, and identities

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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Religion and the Spanish Empire ( 25 Modules )

Religion and the Spanish Empire
( 25 Modules )