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    569. EMPIRE, MONKS, AND CATHEDRALS: CHRISTIANITY'S FIRST FIFTEEN CENTURIES

    569. EMPIRE, MONKS, AND CATHEDRALS: CHRISTIANITY'S FIRST FIFTEEN CENTURIES

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    This three-lecture series explores the first fifteen centuries of Christian history—from the small communities of believers in the Roman Empire to the vast and complex world of medieval Christendom. We will trace how Christianity moved from persecution to imperial acceptance, how monasticism and theology shaped Christian culture, and how events such as the Great Schism, the Crusades, and the rise of universities transformed the church. Along the way, we will encounter influential figures such as Augustine, Benedict, Hildagard, Catherine of Siena, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas while examining how Christian faith shaped—and was shaped by—the societies in which it lived.

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    Empire, Monks, and Cathedrals: Christianity's First Fifteen Centuries
    Professor Thomas Petriano
    3 sessions: Wednesdays, June 24-July 8 
    10:00 – 12 noon 
    Fee: $100

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    About the lecturer(s)

    Thomas Petriano

    Thomas Petriano holds a PhD in Theology from Fordham University and serves as the Chair of St. Joseph University’s Department of Religious Studies. He has been responsible for developing and teaching several fascinating courses at the college level, such as World Religions, Religions of Abraham, Women of the Bible, Islam, and Buddhism. Professor Petriano is also passionate about global service learning and has traveled with students to Nicaragua to assist the indigenous people there.

    Lecture Details

    Program
    Summer 2026
    Sessions
    3 lecture(s)
    Day & Time
    Wednesday, 10:00 – 12 noon
    Date(s)
    Jun 24, 2026
    Jul 01, 2026
    Jul 08, 2026