ENG 650 - Literature of Renaissance and Reformation

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From the roots of the Reformation in Late Medieval/Renaissance Europe, we will begin our exploration of Martin Luther’s angst, his “95 Theses” and subsequent writings. We will then consider expression reforms in the first three generations of the Reformation, including the views of leading figures such as Zwingli, Calvin and those in the English Reformation. We will consider both the “magisterial” and “radical” branches of the Reformation, as well as the Catholic “Counter-Reformation.” Particular topics will vary depending on student interest.