Hist. 101 = Early Western Civilizations

Paper 2- Argumentative Essays on Medieval Christianity and Feudalism

 

Question:  How did Christianity play a role in the development of feudalism and the code of chivalry?

 

Purpose

Knowledge:

After doing this assignment you will have a clear idea of the role of the Christian Church in the medieval world, and the complexity of the relationship of the Church to society, government, and culture of the medieval age

Skills:

After doing this assignment you should be able to:

 

Task

  1. Read Beowulf
  2. Read the textbook readings on Feudalism & Catholic Church
  3. Write 2 essays that put forth the same argument answering the following question:
    1. -(50%)- Format 1 = 350-500 word essay
    2. -(50%)- Format 2 =  150-200 word essay

 

The author of Beowulf used christian language and religion in a tale that predated christian influence in Scandinavia. How did Christianity play a role in the development of feudalism and the code of chivalry?

(You may want to choose a very specific aspect or role and focus your argument on it.)

 

 

 

Submission instructions/Requirements

-Submit paper as an attachment in the assignment box of Canvas before class on the day due.

-Must be in one of the following formats:    doc, docx, or pdf

-You must  use Footnotes all information except that which comes from your own mind.

            + http://libguides.nvcc.edu/ChicagoTurabian

-Most follow the formatting outlined on the syllabus and Kinch’s Writing Guide.

+If not in the proper format ……it will not be graded

 -Required Format:     -12pt.  font /Calibri / 1 in. margins / Double spaced

 

Criteria

You will be assessed on your ability to analyze the historical era to develop, set forth, and prove your argument using primary and secondary sources effectively in two different lengths.