OUDCE: The Crusades

Overview

The declaration of the First Crusade by Pope Urban II in 1095 marked a dramatic change in relations between Christians and Moslems. This course will examine the nature of those changes against the background of a series of bloody religious wars. Learners should bring a ntepad and pen if they wish to take notes.

The First, Third and Fourth Crusades will be covered in detail over the duration of the session. The development of crusade out of pilgrimage will be discussed, as will castles, the role of the Knights Templar and the nature of crusader warfare. The relevance of the Crusades in the modern world will also be debated. There will be opportunities for questions and discussion throughout the day.

Programme
10:00 - Medieval Pilgrimage, Jerusalem and the Holy Way.
11:15 - Tea/ coffee break
11:45 - The First Crusade and the Fall of Jerusalem
13:00 - Lunch
14:00 - The Third Crusade and the Myth of Richard the Lionheart
15:00 - Tea/ Coffee break
15:15 - The Fall of Constantinople and the end of the Crusading Ideal
16:00 - Course disperses

This course is delivered by Trevor Rowley, MA, MLitt, FSA, Emeritus Fellow, Kellogg College, Oxford University. Formerly Deputy Director of the Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford. He has written and lectured on a wide range of medieval topics and specialises in the history of the Normans.

Assessment

Informal assessment will be carried out through group discussion and Q&A.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Qualifications

This course does not lead to a formal qualification.

Skills

Work Placement

Learners do not need to be in relevant work to undertake this course.

Additional Costs

There are no additional costs associated with this course.

Code	Location	Start	End	Times	Day	Duration	Cost (Year 1)
97769 121301	Newbury	20/04/2013	20/04/2013	09:45 to 15:45	Saturday	1 Days	£55.00