Reformation and Early Modern Studies – (M.A.)

Contents

The programme comprises two core modules:

* The British and European Reformations focuses thematically on the content of the new ideas, the cultural practices that developed out of these, and their social and political impacts; it covers a diversity of topics ranging from ideas about tolerance and intolerance, and the material culture of clothing, to religious riot and the effects of the Puritan Revolution
* The second core module is drawn from a list that includes: The English Church in the Reign of Henry VIII; Radical Belief in Britain and Early Modern Europe; The Age of Mary Queen of Scots; Catholic Reform in Early Modern Europe; and The English Civil War and Local Society

Learning and teaching

In addition, you receive thorough training in research methods relating to the history of this period, including instruction in palaeography to enable you to read original manuscripts, training in various languages as required, and a weekly seminar that explores interdisciplinary approaches to the theory and practice of research.
Finally, you produce a 12,000-word dissertation that allows you to carry out research and develop your own interest in any aspect of the taught courses. The research training and dissertation provide the ideal grounding for going on to undertake a PhD in this area.