Religion and War - the Medieval Crusades

Education facts

Code: HI8059

The course studies the history of the Crusades from the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099 by the First Crusade until the 14th century. It will present 1) an overall view of the history of the crusades, and 2) the different discussions since c 1970 within international research about defining crusades; about the positions of the crusades in military and religious history in general; and about the relations between Christianity and Islam. In addition, the course will present the afterlife of the crusades, from medieval writing about them to contemporary, modern popular culture. The course consists of a mandatory part for all participants, and of specialized topics that participants can choose among.

Entry requirements

Degree of Bachelor of Arts with at least 90 credits or the equivalent with a degree project in a subject area relevant for historical research, primarily history, history of ideas or economic history. English B/6 or the equivalent.

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.

• Religion and War - the Medieval Crusades

  Stockholm University

  Start date: 3 November 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %