Who were the Cathars? Life, Beliefs, and Destruction of the Languedoc Heretics

In the Languedoc region of France, a group of Dualists settled and became organised. They grew and by the thirteenth century, they had developed a hierarchy of bishops, priests, and acolytes. They were the Cathars, who challenged the authority of the Catholic establishment. The Church responded by launching a Crusade against them. This course will study the origins, growth and practices of the Cathars in the Languedoc, and the wars fought against them which resulted in their obliteration.

Tutor: Cristina Figueredo BA MA PhD

Term: Spring

Day: Thursday

Start Date: 30 January 2025

Time: 2-4pm

No. of weeks: 8

Full fee: £91

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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