Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval Europe

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Type

Course

Institution

Arizona State University

Platform

edX

Cost

Free (certificate fee: USD$ 49, optional)

Available in

English

Description*

This course provides a general outline of European history from Ancient times through 1500 AD, covering a variety of European historical periods and cultures, including Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Celtic, Frankish and others. It is offered by Arizona State University through edX, an online education platform. 

The participants are taught how varied cultures and social institutions developed during this historical period. This includes critical analysis of the emergence of social, political and economic structures within several cultures. This course allows participants to earn credits that could be further transferred to Arizona State University for a college degree.

Some of the course contents are:

  • Evolution of political systems and their contribution to western society
  • The social role of religion in European society
  • The nature of evolution in relations between the Ancient and Medieval Europe and the world around