The Apocalyptic Sixteenth Century
This masterclass focuses on the concept of millenarianism, primarily in the Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal and Hasburg empires, considering how and why this phenomenon occurred when it did. You will discuss its impact on intra-Islamic and Islamic-Christian conflicts, as well as some of the historiographical issues surrounding the concept.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘millenarianism’ as:
The doctrine of or belief in the coming of a millennium: (Christian Church) the belief in a future thousand-year age of blessedness, beginning with or culminating in the Second Coming of Christ. In extended use: belief in a future golden age of peace, justice, and prosperity, typically posited on an end to the existing world order.
Host: Will graduated from the University of Oxford with a 1st Class degree in History, his interests spanning both Western and non-Western history.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online World Literature & History masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in: English, History, English and History, Social Science courses.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
This masterclass focuses on the concept of millenarianism, primarily in the Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal and Hasburg empires, considering how and why this phenomenon occurred when it did. You will discuss its impact on intra-Islamic and Islamic-Christian conflicts, as well as some of the historiographical issues surrounding the concept.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘millenarianism’ as:
The doctrine of or belief in the coming of a millennium: (Christian Church) the belief in a future thousand-year age of blessedness, beginning with or culminating in the Second Coming of Christ. In extended use: belief in a future golden age of peace, justice, and prosperity, typically posited on an end to the existing world order.
Host: Will graduated from the University of Oxford with a 1st Class degree in History, his interests spanning both Western and non-Western history.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online World Literature & History masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in: English, History, English and History, Social Science courses.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
This masterclass focuses on the concept of millenarianism, primarily in the Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal and Hasburg empires, considering how and why this phenomenon occurred when it did. You will discuss its impact on intra-Islamic and Islamic-Christian conflicts, as well as some of the historiographical issues surrounding the concept.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines ‘millenarianism’ as:
The doctrine of or belief in the coming of a millennium: (Christian Church) the belief in a future thousand-year age of blessedness, beginning with or culminating in the Second Coming of Christ. In extended use: belief in a future golden age of peace, justice, and prosperity, typically posited on an end to the existing world order.
Host: Will graduated from the University of Oxford with a 1st Class degree in History, his interests spanning both Western and non-Western history.
Suitability: Minds Underground™’s online World Literature & History masterclasses are aimed at, but not restricted to, students looking to study degrees in: English, History, English and History, Social Science courses.
Duration: Suggested 1-2 hours dependent on the level of detail desired.
