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Identical coursesInquisition and Society in the Early Modern Hispanic World, 1500-1800 (B-KUL-F0TZ0A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contractAims
At the end of this course, you have insight in the working of religious tolerance in the Spanish and American territories of the Habsburg monarchy. You understand the mechanisms of (absence of) religious repression, the link with the Iberian model of society, and its selective application as a consequence of the changing international relations. You are familiar with sociological concepts such as social control, socialization, stigma, secondary deviance and civilizing process. You can analyze how these concepts have been applied in practice and which traces of it can be found in sources.
Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of the early modern European history in general, and the history of the Iberian Peninsula and Spanish America in the early modern period in particular.
Is included in these courses of study
- Study Abroad Programme in European Culture and Society (PECS) (Leuven)
- Máster en Estudios Ibéricos e Iberoamericanos (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master in de geschiedenis (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master of History (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Educatieve master in de cultuurwetenschappen (Leuven) (Optie Geschiedenis van de oudheid tot heden) 120 ects.
Activities
6 ects. Inquisition and Society in the Early Modern Hispanic World, 1500-1800 (B-KUL-F0TZ0a)
Content
This course studies the history of the Inquisition in Spain and Latin America, 1478-1834. The creation of the Holy Office in the Spanish territories, its position in the Iberian society, its jurisdiction and functioning are discussed. Moreover, persecution through the analysis of censorship of books and victims of the Inquisition in the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America is analysed.
Topics
• Introduction and presentation of sources and literature
• Theme 1: the sociopolitical context
• Theme 2: the founding era
• Theme 3: the pace of persecution
• Theme 4: inquisitorial procedure I
• Theme 5: inquisitorial procedure II
• Theme 6: Inquisition and social control
• Theme 7: Inquisition, religion and identity (Judaism, Islam, Protestantism)
• Theme 8: the Inquisition as a political tool
• Theme 9: Inquisition and Black Legend
Course material
Manuals (to be consulted in the university library)
- Francisco Bethencourt, The Inquisition: A Global History, 1478-1834, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009.
- Ricardo García Cárcel and Doris Moreno, Inquisición. Historia crítica, Madrid: Temas de Hoy, 2001.
- Henry Kamen, The Spanish Inquisition. An Historical Revision, Londres: Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1997; or an earlier edition: Henry Kamen, Inquisition and Society in Spain in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, London: Weidenfeld and Nicholson, 1985.
- José Martínez Millán, La Inquisición española, Madrid: Alianza, 2007.
- Solange Alberro, Inquisición y sociedad en México, 1571-1700, Mexico: Fondo de Cultura Económica, 2000.
- René Millar, Inquisición y sociedad en el virreinato peruano. Estudios sobre el Tribunal de la Inquisición en Lima, Lima: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Perú, 1998.
A selection of articles and book chapters, available in Toledo.
Format: more information
In pairs, you will prepare a lesson plan for one of the nine themes mentioned in the section 'Content', and you will (together) teach an interactive class of one hour on your topic.The second part of the lecture will include a discussion related to the theme of your class.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Inquisition and Society in the Early Modern Hispanic World, 1500-1800 (B-KUL-F2TZ0a)
Explanation
The lesson plan your group writes during the semester and the class you teach on the topic that has been assigned to you form the basis of the evaluation. In addition, your participation in the debate is also taken into account in determining the final grade.
Information about retaking exams
Students who have not taught and participated in the debates cannot participate in the September session, as neither activity can be organized during the summer months.
Students who only failed their part of the lesson plan can submit a corrected version during the September exam period.