Web Site Resources for CH 500
Spring 2006
Ann T. Orlando
Last Modified 29
December 2005
NOTICE and
DISCLAIMER: Only those readings that are available on the web are listed here;
see the syllabus for the complete set of readings for each class. Also, although a reading maybe listed here,
it may not be the appropriate translation for the class. If the web site is the class translation,
that is noted. This web site is a
resource only; the syllabus is the ruling document for the class.
General Resources
Stanford University Dictionary of Philosophy
History of Roman Empire in Maps from 338 BC to 1453 AD
List of Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine XI Palaeologus (30 BC to 1453 AD)
Guide for using primary and secondary sources
Classical and Medieval Web sites, LOC
Jan. 17 Class 1: Historical and philosophical overview before 100 AD
Other Resources
Area of Hellenistic Empires c. 90 BC
First Century AD Roman Timeline
Map of Jewish Diaspora in 1st C AD
Dei Verbum Version for Class
Fides et Ratio Version for Class
Josephus Complete Works Version for Class, also in packet from BC
Jan. 24 Class 2: Historical Developments 100 – 312
Other Resources
Primary
Jan. 31 Class 3: Theological Developments 100-312
Other Resources
Article Comparing Origen’s Exegetical Style with Contemporary Rabbis
Article on Ireneaus, Hermeneutics
Conference on Syriac/Antiochene Exegesis
Houghton-Mifflin Map, Write up, Time line on Roman Empire (MOSAIC)
Primary
Feb. 7 Class 4: Historical Developments: 312-604
Other Resources
Roman Empire at Time of Diocletian
Information and Works of St. John Chrysostom
Images of early churches and cathedrals
Extensive Scholarly Web Site on Augustine
Barbarian Invasions of Roman Empire
Primary
Rescript of Milan Version for Class
Eusebius Life of Constantine Version for Class
Monk
Jonas Life of St. Columban Version for Class
St. Columban “Boat Song”
Version for Class
Pope Gelasius on Two Powers
Version for Class
Feb. 14 Class 5: Theological Developments 312-604
Other Resources
Pictures of Ruins of Basilica in Hippo
Comparison of Origen, Gregory of Nyssa, and Bernard of Clairvaux on Song of Songs
Apophatic and Kataphatic Prayer
Primary
Benedict’s Rule Prolog- Ch. 7 Version for Class
Feb. 21 Class 6: Historical developments 604 to 900
Other Resources
Information on Donation of Constantine
Primary
Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne
Version for Class
Donation of Constantine Version for Class
Response of Nicholas I to Bulgars Version for Class
Feb. 28
Class 7: Theological Developments 604-900
Other Resources
Primary
John of
Damascus In Defense of Icons Version for Class
Mar 7 NO CLASS
Mar. 14 Class 8: Historical Developments 900-1303
Other Resources
Map of Second and Third Crusade
Resources Medieval Studies, Georgetown
Fordham Course on Medieval History
Wellesley Syllabus Heirs of Roman Empire
St. Benedict and St. John College
Primary
Gregory VII Dictatus Papae Version for Class
Gregory VII Against Lay Investiture Version for Class
Concordat
of Worms Version for Class
Boniface
VIII Unam Sanctam Version for Class
Mar. 21 Class 9: Theological Developments 900 – 1303
Other Resources:
Medieval Manuscripts at Oxford University
Primary
Charter of Cluny Version for Class
Bonaventure Itinerarium Version for Class
Mar 28 Class 10: Historical
Developments 1303 – 1648
Other Resources
Primary
Martin
Luther 95 Theses Version for Class
Peace of
Augsburg Version for Class
Apr. 4 Class 11: Theological Developments 1303-1648
Other Resources:
Protestant Reformation Resources
Primary
Augsburg
Confession Version
for Class
John Calvin Institutes of Christian Religion
Ignatius Loyola
Spiritual Exercises Version for Class
Theresa
of Avila Autobiography Version for Class
Joint Declaration on Justification Version for Class
Apr. 11 Class 12: Historical Developments 1648 – 1877
Other Resources
Map of European Voyages 1340-1600
University of Calgary Voyages of Discovery
Library of Congress Exhibit on France
Primary
St.
Francis Xavier Letter to India Version for Class
John
Locke A Letter Concerning Toleration
Version for Class
Thomas
Jefferson Letter to Danbury Baptists
Version for Class
Civil Constitution of the
Clergy Version for Class
St.
Just Republican Institutes Version for Class
Apr. 18 NO CLASS
Apr. 25 Class 13: Theological Developments 1648 – 1877
Primary
Robert Bellarmine Letter on
Galileo’s Theories Version for Class
Blaise Pascal Pensees Series III
Version for Class
Alexander Pope Essay on Man Version for Class
May 2 Class 14: Historical Developments 1878 – 2000
Primary
Pope Leo XIII Rerum Novarum Version for Class
Vatican
II Gaudium et Spes Version for Class
May 9 Class 15: Theological Developments 1878-2000
May 16 Final Exam
