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The relationship between church and state is a powerful thread stitching the medieval era to modern history. Through this captivating course on Charlemagne, you can follow it back to its fascinating inception in the Holy Roman Empire. Join one of the world's leading Church historians, Professor Christopher Bellitto, in this journey. You will begin this series by unpacking the long history of theocracy outside of Christianity before moving into the often fraught relationship between pope and prince. You'll gain historical context by first exploring the legacy of the Roman emperor Constantine and then tracing how Christianity converted Europe in the early Middle Ages. Next, you'll turn to the transformation Charlemagne attempted around 800, when he was crowned Holy Roman Emperor. As you learn how the relationship between popes and emperors played out thereafter, you'll journey through medieval, reformation, and modern European history. Discover the transformative impact of the Carolingian Renaissance on writing, art, and university learning. Considered an heir to Constantine, Charlemagne came to see himself as an anointed partner--even superior, as defender of the faith--with the papacy. This self-conception is central to the course. A dynamic and lucid presenter, Christopher Bellitto delivers each lecture with illuminating context. Join his classroom today.

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Dr. Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D., is an award-winning historian and a professor of history at Kean University. The author of ten books and the co-editor of six others, he has had work honored by the American Catholic Historical Association and the Catholic Press Association. A frequent public speaker and media commentator on Church history and contemporary Catholicism, he has appeared on several radio and television stations and has had articles published in a range of journals and magazines. Dr. Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D., is an award-winning historian and a professor of history at Kean University. The author of ten books and the co-editor of six others, he has had work honored by the American Catholic Historical Association and the Catholic Press Association. A frequent public speaker and media commentator on Church history and contemporary Catholicism, he has appeared on several radio and television stations and has had articles published in a range of journals and magazines.

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