HIST 325 – The Spanish Inquisition


Instructor: Luis Corteguera

Day & Time:
Mon./Wed.
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Category Fulfillment: I
painting by Eugenio Lucas Velázquez (1817-1870)

 

HIST 325 – The Spanish Inquisition

A broad historical study of the Spanish Inquisition from 1478 to its afterlife in modern culture, including its use in political debates and its depiction in popular culture. Topics include anti-Semitism, the nature of the inquisitorial investigation, the use of torture, censorship and the relationship between the Inquisition, the Spanish monarchy and other religious and lay authorities.