Religion, Occult, and Science: Mystics, Heretics, and Witches in Western Tradition, 1000 to 1600

Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Specific aspects of elite and popular culture in medieval and early modern Europe. Manner in which men and women sought to explain, order, and escape terrors of their lives by embracing transcendental religious experiences and dreaming of apocalypse and witchcraft. Examination of experiences in context of genesis of the state, birth of a new science, and economic and social change. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
10.0 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    Prof. Teo was a delight. One of my favorite professors at UCLA. The class is very easy; three papers total and attendance/participation grade for the discussion section. Great class!

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    You don't have to go to lecture to be able to do well in the class. There are three papers that you have to write but if you reference his lecture a few times, you are guaranteed a good grade on the paper. The final was either a group performance or a paper and if your performance is somewhat good, then you should do good on the final as well.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    teo was a great lecturer and really engaging; most of your grade is dependent on your ta; the class is mostly papers

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    Love this class!! super fun, genuinely one of my favorite classes ive ever taken

Course

Instructor
Teofilo F. Ruiz
Previously taught
24S 22F 22S 19S 17S 15W 12S 08F 07W 02W 01W

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • 10th week final

  • 75% recommend the textbook

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