The Spanish Inquisition: Causes and Consequences
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Spanish Inquisition
Overview of the course, historical context, and significance of the Spanish Inquisition

Module #2
The Medieval Background:Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Relations in Iberia
Examination of the complex religious landscape in medieval Spain and its impact on the Inquisition

Module #3
The Catholic Monarchs:Ferdinand and Isabellas Unification of Spain
The role of the Catholic Monarchs in establishing a unified Spain and the Inquisitions connection to their reign

Module #4
The Converso Problem:Jewish Converts and the Suspicion of Crypto-Judaism
The treatment of Jewish converts to Christianity and the accusations of secretly practicing Judaism

Module #5
The Rise of Anti-Semitism and the Expulsion of Jews in 1492
The events leading to the expulsion of Jews from Spain and its impact on the Inquisition

Module #6
The Establishment of the Spanish Inquisition (1478-1483)
The key figures, events, and papal bulls that led to the creation of the Spanish Inquisition

Module #7
The Inquisitorial Process:Investigations, Trials, and Punishments
The inner workings of the Inquisition, from denunciations to autos-da-fé

Module #8
Torture and Interrogation Techniques
The use of torture during the Inquisition, its methods, and its justification

Module #9
The Inquisitions Targets:Conversos, Moriscos, and Protestants
The groups persecuted by the Inquisition, including Jewish and Muslim converts, and Protestant heretics

Module #10
The Role of the Holy Office:Structure, Hierarchy, and Personnel
The organization and function of the Inquisitions governing body, the Holy Office

Module #11
The Inquisition and the Spanish State:Collaboration and Conflict
The complex relationship between the Inquisition and the Spanish monarchy

Module #12
The Inquisition and the Catholic Church:Papal Support and Criticism
The Vaticans stance on the Inquisition, from initial support to later criticism

Module #13
The Impact of the Inquisition on Spanish Society and Culture
The Inquisitions effects on social hierarchies, literature, art, and everyday life

Module #14
The Inquisition and the Americas:The Extension of the Inquisition to the New World
The Inquisitions presence in the Spanish colonies, its impact on indigenous populations, and the role of the Mexican Inquisition

Module #15
The Decline and Legacy of the Spanish Inquisition
The factors contributing to the Inquisitions decline, its abolition, and its lasting impact on modern society

Module #16
The Spanish Inquisition in Comparative Perspective:Other Inquisitions and Persecutions
A comparative analysis of the Spanish Inquisition with other inquisitions, witch hunts, and persecutions throughout history

Module #17
The Spanish Inquisition in Literature and Popular Culture
The representation of the Inquisition in art, literature, film, and popular culture

Module #18
Historiographical Debates:Interpreting the Spanish Inquisition
An examination of the major historiographical debates and controversies surrounding the Inquisition

Module #19
Primary Sources:Reading and Analyzing Inquisitorial Documents
Hands-on analysis of primary sources, including inquisitorial records and eyewitness accounts

Module #20
Case Study:The Trial of San Nicolás de Tolentino (1517)
An in-depth examination of a specific Inquisition trial, its context, and significance

Module #21
The Inquisition and the Construction of Identity:Religion, Race, and Nation
The Inquisitions role in shaping Spanish identity, including the intersection of religion, race, and nationality

Module #22
The Inquisition and the Enlightenment:Criticism and Reform
The Enlightenments critique of the Inquisition, its role in the development of modernity, and the Inquisitions responses to criticism

Module #23
The Legacy of the Inquisition in Modern Spain and Beyond
The Inquisitions ongoing impact on Spanish politics, society, and culture, as well as its global relevance

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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The Spanish Inquisition: Causes and Consequences ( 24 Modules )

The Spanish Inquisition: Causes and Consequences
( 24 Modules )