Module #1 Introduction to the Tudor Court Overview of the Tudor dynasty, its significance, and the scope of the course
Module #2 Henry VII:The Founder of the Tudor Dynasty Life and reign of Henry VII, his rise to power, and establishment of the Tudor dynasty
Module #3 Henry VIII:The Early Years Life and reign of Henry VIII, his early years, and the influence of his mother, Elizabeth of York
Module #4 The Tudor Court:Structure and Hierarchy Organization and structure of the Tudor court, including the roles of the monarch, nobles, and servants
Module #5 Palaces and Residences Architecture, design, and daily life in Tudor palaces, including Hampton Court, Whitehall, and Greenwich
Module #6 Fashion and Clothing Tudor fashion, clothing, and accessories, including sumptuary laws and the role of dress in social hierarchy
Module #7 Food and Drink Tudor cuisine, dining etiquette, and the role of food in social gatherings and celebrations
Module #8 Music and Entertainment Music, dance, and other forms of entertainment at the Tudor court, including masques and tournaments
Module #9 Art and Architecture Tudor art, architecture, and design, including the work of Hans Holbein and other prominent artists
Module #10 The Role of Women The lives and experiences of women at the Tudor court, including queens, noblewomen, and servants
Module #11 Henry VIIIs Wives:Catherine of Aragon The life and marriage of Catherine of Aragon, including her role as queen and her divorce
Module #12 Henry VIIIs Wives:Anne Boleyn The life and marriage of Anne Boleyn, including her role in the English Reformation
Module #13 Henry VIIIs Wives:Jane Seymour and the Later Wives The lives and marriages of Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr
Module #14 The English Reformation The causes and consequences of the English Reformation, including the break with Rome and the establishment of the Church of England
Module #15 The Tudor Court and International Relations Tudor foreign policy, diplomacy, and war, including relations with Europe and the Habsburgs
Module #16 The Tudor Court and the Arts The patronage and support of the arts by the Tudor monarchs, including literature, music, and drama
Module #17 The Later Tudors:Edward VI and Mary I The reigns of Edward VI and Mary I, including their religious policies and struggles for power
Module #18 Elizabeth I:The Virgin Queen The life and reign of Elizabeth I, including her early years, relationships, and cultural achievements
Module #19 Elizabethan Culture:The Golden Age The cultural flowering of the Elizabethan era, including literature, drama, and the arts
Module #20 Elizabethan Politics and Foreign Policy Elizabeth Is political strategies, foreign policy, and struggles with Spain and the Catholic Church
Module #21 The Tudor Court and the Economy The Tudor economy, including trade, commerce, and the role of the monarch in economic affairs
Module #22 The Tudor Court and the Law The Tudor legal system, including the role of the monarch, the courts, and the development of common law
Module #23 The Tudor Court and Education Education and learning at the Tudor court, including humanism, universities, and the emergence of a literate elite
Module #24 The Legacy of the Tudor Court The lasting impact of the Tudor court on English history, culture, and society
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in The Tudor Court: Life and Culture career
