From the Vikings to the warrior kings: the development of Sweden from the late 700s to 1721

Education facts

Code: 1KV204

This course focuses on the history of Sweden from the Viking era to the death of Charles XII and the end of the Great Northern War (circa 1721). Swedish identity is problematized by discussing indigenous peoples, immigration, and the position of Finland in the Swedish realm. Religious changes from Old Norse and Saami religion, to the establishment of the Catholic Church, the Reformation, and Lutheran Orthodoxy are also discussed.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements. You also need: English 6 Or: English, level 2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• From the Vikings to the warrior kings: the development of Sweden from the late 700s to 1721

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  VÄXJÖ

  Start date: 5 October 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %