The Crusades: A Dark History

The Crusades:  A Dark History

(Part 2 of a 2-Part Seminar)

This seminar is an exploration of the Crusades, a series of military campaigns spanning the 11^th to 13^th Centuries sanctioned by the Roman Catholic Church with the goal of reclaiming Jerusalem and other holy sites in the Middle East. 

As a seminar format, participants are welcome to come and learn about the history of a dark time in western Christianity. While it is a broad overview, my hope is to dispel some common misconceptions. This course will take a critical in-depth look. While this will be a warts-and-all course, my hope is to help learn from this time period, its influences on later history, and a cautionary tale.

No pre-reading is necessary, but participants are welcome to read Justo Gonazales’ A History of Christianity. Volume 1.

This seminar is Part 2 of a 2-part seminar. Part 1 dealt with the development of Christianity from its earliest days to the eve of the Crusades.  It is not be necessary to have attended Part 1 in order to attend Part 2.

Location: Sanctuary at St. Matthew’s United Church

Address: 2035 – 26a St. SW, Calgary, AB

Phone: 403-249-1721

Wheelchair accessible via lift.  Drop is are welcome. No charge. 

Facilitator:  Rev. John Crowdis

Register by email to:  revjohn26a@gmail.com

St. Matthew's United Church, 2035 - 26A ST SW