History of Churches in Modern and Contemporary Ages
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course provides the general lines of the history of Christian churches and the necessary tools to navigate the problems posed by the impact of institutions born in Late Antiquity - the churches - with the transformations that began in the 16th century. Particular attention is given to the relationship between texts and images, sources and studies. The course is divided into three modules: the third module is reserved for the more in-depth study of a figure or a particularly significant moment for the history of the churches.
Expected learning outcomes
To take the exam successfully, the student will have to demonstrate a complete knowledge of the materials of the course and must be able to master the specific language of the discipline, with a clear, orderly and systematic exhibition, demonstrating autonomous and personal skills for the redrafting of the content. The achievement of these objectives allows the student to pass on to a discussion with the teacher in the classroom; the discussion of the gradually proposed sources (available in the space dedicated to the course on ARIEL) will be a moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. Participation in seminars and meetings proposed by the Department of Historical Studies will also be of great importance.
Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours.
Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and of course contact the instructor either by e-mail and during office hours.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Ernesto Buonaiuti and the Essence of Christianity
Part I: Catholic Reformation and Counter-Reformation: definition attempts
Part II: The Catholich Church from the French Revolution to the Second Vatican Council: a new Counter-Reformation?
Part III: Ernesto Buonaiuti and the Essence of Christianity
Part I: Catholic Reformation and Counter-Reformation: definition attempts
Part II: The Catholich Church from the French Revolution to the Second Vatican Council: a new Counter-Reformation?
Part III: Ernesto Buonaiuti and the Essence of Christianity
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel.
The teaching is also based on didactic material provided on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu: Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (part 1 and 2). Knowledge of the following volumes: H. Jedin, Riforma cattolica o Controriforma? Tentativo di chiarimento dei concetti con riflessioni sul concilio di Trento, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023; D. Menozzi, Storia della chiesa, 4. L'età contemporanea, EDB, Bologna 2019
- Programme for 9 cfu: Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (part 1, 2 and 3). Knowledge of the following volumes: H. Jedin, Riforma cattolica o Controriforma? Tentativo di chiarimento dei concetti con riflessioni sul concilio di Trento, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023; D. Menozzi, Storia della chiesa, 4. L'età contemporanea, EDB, Bologna 2019; E. Buonaiuti, Introduzione alla scienza storica, a cura di F. Mores, Morcelliana, Brescia 2026
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu: Knowledge of di H. Jedin, Riforma cattolica o Controriforma? Tentativo di chiarimento dei concetti con riflessioni sul concilio di Trento, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023; D. Menozzi, Storia della chiesa, 4. L'età contemporanea, EDB, Bologna 2019
Programme for 9 cfu: Knowledge of H. Jedin, Riforma cattolica o Controriforma? Tentativo di chiarimento dei concetti con riflessioni sul concilio di Trento, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023; D. Menozzi, Storia della chiesa, 4. L'età contemporanea, EDB, Bologna 2019; E. Buonaiuti, Introduzione alla scienza storica, a cura di F. Mores, Morcelliana, Brescia 2026; A. Zambarbieri, Il cattolicesimo tra crisi e rinnovamento. Ernesto Buonaiuti ed Enrico Rosa nella prima fase della controversia modernista, Morcelliana, Brescia 2026
International and Erasmus students are invited to get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading list.
- Programme for 6 cfu: Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (part 1 and 2). Knowledge of the following volumes: H. Jedin, Riforma cattolica o Controriforma? Tentativo di chiarimento dei concetti con riflessioni sul concilio di Trento, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023; D. Menozzi, Storia della chiesa, 4. L'età contemporanea, EDB, Bologna 2019
- Programme for 9 cfu: Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (part 1, 2 and 3). Knowledge of the following volumes: H. Jedin, Riforma cattolica o Controriforma? Tentativo di chiarimento dei concetti con riflessioni sul concilio di Trento, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023; D. Menozzi, Storia della chiesa, 4. L'età contemporanea, EDB, Bologna 2019; E. Buonaiuti, Introduzione alla scienza storica, a cura di F. Mores, Morcelliana, Brescia 2026
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu: Knowledge of di H. Jedin, Riforma cattolica o Controriforma? Tentativo di chiarimento dei concetti con riflessioni sul concilio di Trento, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023; D. Menozzi, Storia della chiesa, 4. L'età contemporanea, EDB, Bologna 2019
Programme for 9 cfu: Knowledge of H. Jedin, Riforma cattolica o Controriforma? Tentativo di chiarimento dei concetti con riflessioni sul concilio di Trento, Morcelliana, Brescia 2023; D. Menozzi, Storia della chiesa, 4. L'età contemporanea, EDB, Bologna 2019; E. Buonaiuti, Introduzione alla scienza storica, a cura di F. Mores, Morcelliana, Brescia 2026; A. Zambarbieri, Il cattolicesimo tra crisi e rinnovamento. Ernesto Buonaiuti ed Enrico Rosa nella prima fase della controversia modernista, Morcelliana, Brescia 2026
International and Erasmus students are invited to get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading list.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam
- Type of examination: oral
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
M-STO/07 - HISTORY OF CHRISTIANITY AND OF CHURCHES - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Mores Francesco
Professor(s)