Module #1 Introduction to the Papacy and Renaissance Humanism Overview of the course, exploring the intersection of the Papacy and Renaissance Humanism
Module #2 The Medieval Background Exploring the political, social, and cultural context of the medieval papacy
Module #3 The Rise of Renaissance Humanism Defining Renaissance Humanism, its key principles, and major figures
Module #4 Papal Power and Authority Examining the evolution of papal power and authority in the Middle Ages
Module #5 The Avignon Papacy and the Great Schism The impact of the Avignon Papacy and the Great Schism on the papacys reputation and authority
Module #6 The Conciliar Movement The response to the Great Schism, exploring the Conciliar Movement and its implications
Module #7 The Renaissance Papacy:A New Era The papacys response to Renaissance Humanism, including reforms and cultural patronage
Module #8 Pope Nicholas V and the Renaissance Papacy The role of Pope Nicholas V in promoting humanism and cultural renewal
Module #9 The Vatican Library and Renaissance Scholarship The significance of the Vatican Library in promoting Renaissance learning and scholarship
Module #10 Humanist Influences on Papal Politics Exploring how humanist ideas shaped papal politics, diplomacy, and governance
Module #11 Papal Patronage and the Arts The papacys role in promoting Renaissance art, architecture, and literature
Module #12 The Medici and the Papacy The complex relationship between the Medici family and the papacy during the Renaissance
Module #13 Renaissance Papal Portraits Analyzing papal portraits as reflections of Renaissance Humanism and papal power
Module #14 Humanist Critiques of the Papacy Examining humanist criticisms of papal authority, privilege, and corruption
Module #15 The Papacy and the Protestant Reformation The papacys response to the Protestant Reformation and its implications for Renaissance Humanism
Module #16 The Council of Trent and Catholic Reform The Council of Trents response to Protestantism and its impact on Catholic reform
Module #17 Papal Humanism in the Late Renaissance Exploring the continued intersection of humanism and papal authority in the late Renaissance
Module #18 The Papacy and the Baroque Era The papacys role in shaping the Baroque era, including art, architecture, and culture
Module #19 The Legacy of Renaissance Papal Humanism Assessing the lasting impact of Renaissance papal humanism on Western culture and society
Module #20 Case Study:The Papacy and Michelangelo Examining the complex relationship between the papacy and Michelangelo, a key figure in Renaissance art and culture
Module #21 Case Study:The Papacy and Erasmus Analyzing the relationship between the papacy and Erasmus, a leading humanist and critic of the papacy
Module #22 The Papacy and the Printing Press Exploring the impact of the printing press on papal communication, propaganda, and control
Module #23 Women and the Papacy in the Renaissance Examining the roles and experiences of women in the papal court and Renaissance society
Module #24 The Papacy and the Mediterranean World The papacys connections to the Mediterranean world, including trade, diplomacy, and cultural exchange
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Papacy and Renaissance Humanism career
