The student will acquire in-depth and detailed knowledge of relevant issues in the history of Christianity at different times, through the analysis of different types of sources and the comparison with secondary literature. It will acquire scientific research tools and methodological principles necessary for reading the sources. The student will also acquire critical skills in the collection and interpretation of data, in order to express and communicate in a scientifically correct language independent judgments on the analyzed issues.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
I Module (Carla Noce)
Gomp: 20702466 e 20702465-1
Course title 2023-2024: Ancient Christian History LM (6 ECTS = 1 module of History of Christianity and Churches LM 12 ECTS (II module = Christianity and Globalization)
Motherhood in the Ancient Christian World
Motherhood is not merely an individual experience for a woman or something confined within the narrow confines of the family circle. In the ancient world, as in any era, it is profoundly influenced by the surrounding society and culture, becoming an institution that reflects ideologies and theological visions. This course, through the presentation of some significant Christian women who lived between ancient and medieval times, aims to explore various aspects of motherhood.
How do women narrate their experiences of motherhood?
What paradigms of motherhood are conveyed by sources that represent maternity?
What theological reflection on motherhood did Christianity develop between antiquity and the Middle Ages? How did the idea of spiritual motherhood emerge even in the absence of biological children? How are the ideals of virginity and motherhood reconciled? What role does the model of Mary play? How can the Church be considered a mother?
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended: the instructor will also provide recorded lectures. During the course, methods of assessing proficiency will include interaction between the instructor and students, as well as the written elaboration (and possible in-class presentation) of a research paper.
For Attendees:
Compilation of texts and studies provided by the instructor
Written thesis on a topic of your choice
For Non-Attendees:
A book of your choice from the following options:
M. G. Muzzarelli, Madri. Madri mancate. Quasi madri. Sei storie medievali, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2021
C.W. ATKINSON, The Oldest Vocation: Christian Motherhood in the medieval West, Cornell University Press, 1991
Sanctity and Motherhood. Essays on Holy Mothers in the Middle Ages, ed. by A.B. MULDER-BAKKER, New York-London, Routledge, 1995
R. Franchi (ed.), Dalla Grande Madre alla Madre: la maternità nel mondo classico e cristiano: miti e modelli, vol. 3. Dalla Bibbia ai Padri della Chiesa, Torino, Edizioni dell’Orso, 2019
The following contributions (contact the instructor for a PDF copy):
E. Prinzivalli, Maternità e madri nel pensiero e nella prassi sociale del cristianesimo antico in Eastern Theological Journal 2 (2016) 2, 175–202
A. BARTOLOMEI ROMAGNOLI, Madri sante nella letteratura medioevale in La maternità spirituale nel cristianesimo antico, in Santa Monica nell’Urbe dalla Tarda antichità al Rinascimento. Storia, Agiografia, Arte. Atti del Convegno Ostia antica-Roma 29-30 settembre 2010, a cura di M. Chiabò, M. Gargano, R. Ronzani, Centro Culturale Agostiniano-Roma nel Rinascimento, Roma 2011, pp. 53-111
Programme
The course consists of 2 modules of 6 CFU (= 12 CFU), the first by Prof. Carla Noce (= Storia del cristianesimo antico LM), the second by Dr. Matteo Mennini().I Module (Carla Noce)
Gomp: 20702466 e 20702465-1
Course title 2023-2024: Ancient Christian History LM (6 ECTS = 1 module of History of Christianity and Churches LM 12 ECTS (II module = Christianity and Globalization)
Motherhood in the Ancient Christian World
Motherhood is not merely an individual experience for a woman or something confined within the narrow confines of the family circle. In the ancient world, as in any era, it is profoundly influenced by the surrounding society and culture, becoming an institution that reflects ideologies and theological visions. This course, through the presentation of some significant Christian women who lived between ancient and medieval times, aims to explore various aspects of motherhood.
How do women narrate their experiences of motherhood?
What paradigms of motherhood are conveyed by sources that represent maternity?
What theological reflection on motherhood did Christianity develop between antiquity and the Middle Ages? How did the idea of spiritual motherhood emerge even in the absence of biological children? How are the ideals of virginity and motherhood reconciled? What role does the model of Mary play? How can the Church be considered a mother?
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended: the instructor will also provide recorded lectures. During the course, methods of assessing proficiency will include interaction between the instructor and students, as well as the written elaboration (and possible in-class presentation) of a research paper.
Core Documentation
BIBLIOGRAPHYFor Attendees:
Compilation of texts and studies provided by the instructor
Written thesis on a topic of your choice
For Non-Attendees:
A book of your choice from the following options:
M. G. Muzzarelli, Madri. Madri mancate. Quasi madri. Sei storie medievali, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2021
C.W. ATKINSON, The Oldest Vocation: Christian Motherhood in the medieval West, Cornell University Press, 1991
Sanctity and Motherhood. Essays on Holy Mothers in the Middle Ages, ed. by A.B. MULDER-BAKKER, New York-London, Routledge, 1995
R. Franchi (ed.), Dalla Grande Madre alla Madre: la maternità nel mondo classico e cristiano: miti e modelli, vol. 3. Dalla Bibbia ai Padri della Chiesa, Torino, Edizioni dell’Orso, 2019
The following contributions (contact the instructor for a PDF copy):
E. Prinzivalli, Maternità e madri nel pensiero e nella prassi sociale del cristianesimo antico in Eastern Theological Journal 2 (2016) 2, 175–202
A. BARTOLOMEI ROMAGNOLI, Madri sante nella letteratura medioevale in La maternità spirituale nel cristianesimo antico, in Santa Monica nell’Urbe dalla Tarda antichità al Rinascimento. Storia, Agiografia, Arte. Atti del Convegno Ostia antica-Roma 29-30 settembre 2010, a cura di M. Chiabò, M. Gargano, R. Ronzani, Centro Culturale Agostiniano-Roma nel Rinascimento, Roma 2011, pp. 53-111
Type of delivery of the course
Course attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended. During the lessons, there will be methods to assess the profit through the interaction between teacher and students and the elaboration (and eventually presentation in class) of a short paper.Type of evaluation
FFinal exam: oral. For attending students, the evaluation of the final paper will contribute to the examination grade. teacher profile teaching materials
I Module (Carla Noce)
Gomp: 20702466 e 20702465-1
Course title 2023-2024: Ancient Christian History LM (6 ECTS = 1 module of History of Christianity and Churches LM 12 ECTS (II module = Christianity and Globalization)
Motherhood in the Ancient Christian World
Motherhood is not merely an individual experience for a woman or something confined within the narrow confines of the family circle. In the ancient world, as in any era, it is profoundly influenced by the surrounding society and culture, becoming an institution that reflects ideologies and theological visions. This course, through the presentation of some significant Christian women who lived between ancient and medieval times, aims to explore various aspects of motherhood.
How do women narrate their experiences of motherhood?
What paradigms of motherhood are conveyed by sources that represent maternity?
What theological reflection on motherhood did Christianity develop between antiquity and the Middle Ages? How did the idea of spiritual motherhood emerge even in the absence of biological children? How are the ideals of virginity and motherhood reconciled? What role does the model of Mary play? How can the Church be considered a mother?
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended: the instructor will also provide recorded lectures. During the course, methods of assessing proficiency will include interaction between the instructor and students, as well as the written elaboration (and possible in-class presentation) of a research paper.
For Attendees:
Compilation of texts and studies provided by the instructor
Written thesis on a topic of your choice
For Non-Attendees:
A book of your choice from the following options:
M. G. Muzzarelli, Madri. Madri mancate. Quasi madri. Sei storie medievali, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2021
C.W. ATKINSON, The Oldest Vocation: Christian Motherhood in the medieval West, Cornell University Press, 1991
Sanctity and Motherhood. Essays on Holy Mothers in the Middle Ages, ed. by A.B. MULDER-BAKKER, New York-London, Routledge, 1995
R. Franchi (ed.), Dalla Grande Madre alla Madre: la maternità nel mondo classico e cristiano: miti e modelli, vol. 3. Dalla Bibbia ai Padri della Chiesa, Torino, Edizioni dell’Orso, 2019
The following contributions (contact the instructor for a PDF copy):
E. Prinzivalli, Maternità e madri nel pensiero e nella prassi sociale del cristianesimo antico in Eastern Theological Journal 2 (2016) 2, 175–202
A. BARTOLOMEI ROMAGNOLI, Madri sante nella letteratura medioevale in La maternità spirituale nel cristianesimo antico, in Santa Monica nell’Urbe dalla Tarda antichità al Rinascimento. Storia, Agiografia, Arte. Atti del Convegno Ostia antica-Roma 29-30 settembre 2010, a cura di M. Chiabò, M. Gargano, R. Ronzani, Centro Culturale Agostiniano-Roma nel Rinascimento, Roma 2011, pp. 53-111
Programme
The course consists of 2 modules of 6 CFU (= 12 CFU), the first by Prof. Carla Noce (= Storia del cristianesimo antico LM), the second by Dr. Matteo Mennini().I Module (Carla Noce)
Gomp: 20702466 e 20702465-1
Course title 2023-2024: Ancient Christian History LM (6 ECTS = 1 module of History of Christianity and Churches LM 12 ECTS (II module = Christianity and Globalization)
Motherhood in the Ancient Christian World
Motherhood is not merely an individual experience for a woman or something confined within the narrow confines of the family circle. In the ancient world, as in any era, it is profoundly influenced by the surrounding society and culture, becoming an institution that reflects ideologies and theological visions. This course, through the presentation of some significant Christian women who lived between ancient and medieval times, aims to explore various aspects of motherhood.
How do women narrate their experiences of motherhood?
What paradigms of motherhood are conveyed by sources that represent maternity?
What theological reflection on motherhood did Christianity develop between antiquity and the Middle Ages? How did the idea of spiritual motherhood emerge even in the absence of biological children? How are the ideals of virginity and motherhood reconciled? What role does the model of Mary play? How can the Church be considered a mother?
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended: the instructor will also provide recorded lectures. During the course, methods of assessing proficiency will include interaction between the instructor and students, as well as the written elaboration (and possible in-class presentation) of a research paper.
Core Documentation
BIBLIOGRAPHYFor Attendees:
Compilation of texts and studies provided by the instructor
Written thesis on a topic of your choice
For Non-Attendees:
A book of your choice from the following options:
M. G. Muzzarelli, Madri. Madri mancate. Quasi madri. Sei storie medievali, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2021
C.W. ATKINSON, The Oldest Vocation: Christian Motherhood in the medieval West, Cornell University Press, 1991
Sanctity and Motherhood. Essays on Holy Mothers in the Middle Ages, ed. by A.B. MULDER-BAKKER, New York-London, Routledge, 1995
R. Franchi (ed.), Dalla Grande Madre alla Madre: la maternità nel mondo classico e cristiano: miti e modelli, vol. 3. Dalla Bibbia ai Padri della Chiesa, Torino, Edizioni dell’Orso, 2019
The following contributions (contact the instructor for a PDF copy):
E. Prinzivalli, Maternità e madri nel pensiero e nella prassi sociale del cristianesimo antico in Eastern Theological Journal 2 (2016) 2, 175–202
A. BARTOLOMEI ROMAGNOLI, Madri sante nella letteratura medioevale in La maternità spirituale nel cristianesimo antico, in Santa Monica nell’Urbe dalla Tarda antichità al Rinascimento. Storia, Agiografia, Arte. Atti del Convegno Ostia antica-Roma 29-30 settembre 2010, a cura di M. Chiabò, M. Gargano, R. Ronzani, Centro Culturale Agostiniano-Roma nel Rinascimento, Roma 2011, pp. 53-111
Type of delivery of the course
Course attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended. During the lessons, there will be methods to assess the profit through the interaction between teacher and students and the elaboration (and eventually presentation in class) of a short paper.Type of evaluation
FFinal exam: oral. For attending students, the evaluation of the final paper will contribute to the examination grade.