HIST2508 · History

Saints, Scoundrels, and Sinners: Popes and their Histories from St. Peter to Pope Francis

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Oliver Rafferty

Professor, History Department

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Oliver Rafferty

Professor, History Department

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Instructor: 4.2
Course: 4.0

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This course will exam the evolution of one of the most enduring institutions in human history: the papacy. What were its origins, why it settled in Rome, how did it develop from its simple beginnings to become one of the most powerful organizations in medieval Europe and how did it lose its power? What was the relationship between popes and other powerful figures in history? More importantly we will exam the character, personality, and intellectual dispositions of the men who held the office of pope. We shall also investigate how the pope became infallible and the extent of papal corruption.

Evaluation history 2 terms

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Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2024	1	4.2	4.5
Fall 2023	1	3.8	4.0