A History of Eastern Christianity from the 4th to the 18th Century. This course traces Eastern Christianity from the 4th through the 18th century. We cover the conversion of the Slavs and the eventual formation of independent Slavic national churches. We treat the fall of the Byzantine and Medieval Slavic states to the Turks and the position of the Orthodox under the Turks. Attention is also given to the Russian Church from the 9th century to the Old Believer schism and Church reforms of Peter the Great.
Readings are varied.
There is no textbook. A relevant paper of the student's choice, an hour exam, and a final are required.