Module #1 Introduction to the Spanish Inquisition Overview of the course, historical context of the Spanish Inquisition, and its impact on art and literature
Module #2 The History of the Spanish Inquisition Origins, key events, and figures of the Spanish Inquisition
Module #3 The Inquisition in Literature:Early Representations Analysis of early literary works that depicted the Inquisition, such as Bartolomé de las Casas A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies
Module #4 The Inquisition in Art:Iconography and Symbolism Examination of visual representations of the Inquisition in art, including symbolism, iconography, and propaganda
Module #5 Torture and Torment:The Inquisitions Methods In-depth look at the Inquisitions techniques, including torture, imprisonment, and forced conversion
Module #6 The Inquisition in Theatre:Dramatic Representations Analysis of plays that feature the Inquisition as a theme or plot element, such as Tirso de Molinas The Trickster of Seville
Module #7 The Inquisition and the Emergence of the Novel Exploration of how the Inquisition influenced the development of the novel, including works by authors like Cervantes and Quevedo
Module #8 Inquisitorial Iconoclasm:The Destruction of Art and Culture Investigation of the Inquisitions impact on art, architecture, and cultural heritage
Module #9 Women and the Inquisition:Persecution and Resistance Analysis of the Inquisitions treatment of women, including witch hunts, torture, and womens roles in resistance movements
Module #10 The Inquisition and the Encounter with the New World Examination of the Inquisitions role in the colonization of the Americas, including the impact on indigenous populations
Module #11 The Inquisition in Film:Cinematic Representations Analysis of film adaptations and representations of the Inquisition, including historical dramas and horror movies
Module #12 The Inquisition and the Enlightenment Exploration of how the Inquisition influenced the development of Enlightenment thought and values
Module #13 The Inquisition in Music and Dance Examination of musical and dance forms that emerged during the Inquisition, including flamenco and sacromonte
Module #14 The Inquisition and the Emergence of Modernity Analysis of how the Inquisition shaped modern concepts of tolerance, freedom, and human rights
Module #15 The Inquisition in Contemporary Literature Exploration of modern literary works that engage with the Inquisition, including magical realism and historical fiction
Module #16 The Inquisition and Memory:Collective and Cultural Memory Investigation of how the Inquisition has been remembered, commemorated, and contested across cultures
Module #17 The Inquisition and the Construction of Identity Analysis of how the Inquisition influenced the formation of national, religious, and cultural identities
Module #18 The Inquisition and Power:Authority, Control, and Resistance Examination of the Inquisitions mechanisms of power and control, and the ways in which people resisted and subverted them
Module #19 The Inquisition and Violence:Spectacle and Performance Investigation of the Inquisitions use of public spectacle and performance to enact violence and terror
Module #20 The Inquisition and the Body:Torture, Pain, and Suffering Analysis of the ways in which the Inquisition targeted the human body, including torture, forced conversion, and other forms of violence
Module #21 The Inquisition and the Sacred:Faith, Heresy, and Morality Examination of the Inquisitions role in shaping Catholic theology and morality, and the boundaries between faith and heresy
Module #22 The Inquisition and the Secular:The Rise of Skepticism Investigation of how the Inquisition contributed to the growth of secular thought and skepticism
Module #23 The Inquisition and the Digital Age:Representation and Misrepresentation Analysis of how the Inquisition is represented in digital media, including video games, social media, and online archives
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Spanish Inquisition in Art and Literature career
