The Albigensian Crusade through its Documents

Course Description

Whether viewed as an attempt to stamp out a pernicious heresy or an attempt radically to destroy the landowning and cultural makeup of the southern part of what is now France by the northern lords of France, the Albigensian Crusade represents one of the most savage and repressive civil wars of the High Middle Ages. This reading course will attempt to understand the history of this critical moment in medieval history through the prism of multiple voices and documents, including papal pronouncements on the war, contemporary chroniclers including Peter of les Vaux-de-Cernay and William of Puylaurens, and the Cathars themselves.

Details

• Semester: Summer 2026
• Day: Thursday
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• Duration: 60 minutes per session
• Level: Intermediate-Advanced — Intermediate-Advanced Latin reading
• Subject: Latin
• Textbook: Instructor will provide materials

Tuition

$250 per course

Availability

5 spots remaining out of 5

Cancellation Policy

Telepaideia tuition is non-refundable. However, if you need to cancel your enrollment or withdraw from your class, you may be eligible for a 50% credit to be used toward a future Telepaideia course. In order to be eligible for this credit, you must notify info@paideiainstitute.org of your withdrawal before the second class meeting has taken place.