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24. Saints in Our Everyday World
May 23, 2024
The choir of saints continues to evolve alongside Christianity itself, meeting the challenges of each new generation. Reflect on the saints you
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May 23, 2024
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22. Josephine Bakhita: Freed from Slavery
May 23, 2024
Although her birth name has been lost to history, the saint we know as Josephine Bakhita is recognized around the world as a symbol of freedom from slavery. Born in Sudan, she was sold by traders an eventually landed in Italy, where there was a legal struggle for her freedom. She eventually became a nun and dedicated her life to public service.
21. Padre Pio: The Science of Miracles
May 23, 2024
The life of Padre Pio illustrates the tension between the modern need for evidence and the miraculous workings of a charismatic saint. In his long career as a Capuchin monk, he reportedly was responsible for miracles during both world wars, but he also faced accusations of fraud as well as doubts from the Vatican.
20. Josephine Butler: Victorian Feminist
May 23, 2024
Josephine Butler played an important role in the political changes of Victorian England. As an advocate for women
19. Andrei Rublev: Artist-Monk
May 23, 2024
You can learn a great deal about religion by its art. In the 14th century, the artist Andrei Rublev ushered in a golden age of icon painting, combining Byzantine and Russian influences. Review some of his stunning compositions, including the icon of the Holy Trinity, his most famous artwork.
18. Joan of Arc: Peasant-General
May 23, 2024
Joan of Arc is an enigma, yet her story of leading France to victory during the Hundred Years War, followed by her execution by burning, is one of the most powerful tales in this course. Meet the woman behind the myth, survey her battlefield tactics, and reflect on the role of women in war.
17. Saints and Modernity
May 23, 2024
The world has changed rapidly in recent decades, and the process for saint-making has changed alongside it. Survey the changes ushered in during the 20th century, including the medical verifications for miracles. Then, take a look at the wave of recent canonizations that have diversified the saintly choir.
16. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Convert and Caretaker
May 23, 2024
As a widow and Catholic convert, Elizabeth Ann Seton established a women
15. Absalom Jones: Abolitionist Priest
May 23, 2024
Born into slavery in the mid-18th century, Absalom Jones secured his family
14. Kateri Tekakwitha: Mohawk Ascetic
May 23, 2024
Although she only lived to age 24, Kateri Tekakwitha was recognized as a holy person within the Mohawk tribe in upstate New York. As a convert and ascetic, she
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May 23, 2024
The lives of saints often reflect the powerful connection between a person and his or her moment in history. As the first Black saint from the Americas, Mart
12. Saints and the Protestant Reformation
May 23, 2024
While Christianity has always had differing views on sainthood, the Protestant Reformation unleashed a wave of new religious groups across Europe. The Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation led to new expressions of sainthood. Here, learn about Teresa of Avila, Benedict the Moor, Jesuit missionaries, and more.
11. Tekle Haymanot: Ethiopian Hermit-Teacher
May 23, 2024
The oldest, continuously inhabited Christian monastery is located in the Kingdom of Aksum, in what is Ethiopia today. There, 800 years ago, the saintly figure of Tekle Haymanot founded monasteries, trained religious leaders, and evangelized in Ethiopia and beyond.
10. Thomas Aquinas: The Saintly Scholar
May 23, 2024
Thomas Aquinas is arguably the most important theologian of the Middle Ages, and his work continues to inspire scholars today. Delve into heady issues such as the relationship between faith and reason, the existence of God, and the nature of the soul, in this examination of Aquinas
9. Margaret of Cortona: Midwife and Mystic
May 23, 2024
Continue your study of Franciscan saints with a look at the extraordinary life of Margaret of Cortona. After a luxurious life as a lover
8. Mendicants: Francis of Assisi and Louis of Toulouse
May 23, 2024
Francis of Assisi and Louis of Toulouse both came from comfortable family backgrounds, but over the course of their lives, they lived in poverty and ministered to the poor as part of the Franciscan order. As you uncover their biographies, you
7. Saint Making in the Middle Ages
May 23, 2024
In this lecture, you
6. Radegund: Survivor, Queen, Abbess
May 23, 2024
The medieval St. Radegund gives us a powerful story of political violence, liberation, and humble servitude. Born in a Germanic kingdom amid political strife, Princess Radegund negotiated a pathway for female sanctity, before settling into a simple life near Poitiers, in modern-day France, where she founded a monastery.
5. Empress Irene and the Veneration of Images
May 23, 2024
Delve into the intersection of power and religion with the story of Irene of Athens. During her reign, she negotiated a conflict between people for and against the use of imagery for veneration (iconophiles versus iconoclasts). Explore her rule, her reforms of the Byzantine Church, and her legacy as a savior of images.
4. Perpetua and Felicity: Mothers and Martyrs
May 23, 2024
Shift your attention to the city of Carthage, which was home to a fledgling community of Christians in the third century. Here, the martyrdom of two women
3. Peter and Mary Magdalene: Early Saint Stories
May 23, 2024
Learn about the earliest Christian saints in the New Testament. Here, you
2. Philip Neri: Playful Pragmatist
May 23, 2024
The first saint you explore is the 16th-century Florentine Philip Neri, who developed a congregation of followers and founded the early Oratory
1. Saints and the People Who Make Them
May 23, 2024
The course begins with the seemingly outlandish story of a dog, Guinefort, who allegedly had healing powers. Where did this legend come from? And what does that have to do with Christian saints? In a roadmap for this course, Professor Graham shows how you
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Delve into the global history of Christian sainthood in The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints. Over the course of 24 in-depth lectures, Professor Emily Graham of Oklahoma State University takes you on an enlightening journey through time, revealing the profound lives of individuals who have left an indelible mark on our world.
The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints is a series that ran for 1 seasons (24 episodes) between May 23, 2024 and on The Great Courses
Where to Watch The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints
The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints is available for streaming on the The Great Courses website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints on demand at Apple TV Channels and Amazon Prime and Amazon.
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