The Surprising Lives of Christian Saints

Professor Graham's course explores the origin of the legendary healing dog, Guinefort, and its connection to Christian saints. It offers a roadmap for delving into the mysteries of these saints and their historical records.

Exploring 16th-century Florentine Philip Neri, the first saint, who developed a congregation of followers and founded the Oratory for discussion, prayer, and meditation. Discover his pragmatic teaching, wry humor, and determined independence.

Discovering early Christian saints in the New Testament, including key figures Peter and Mary Magdalene. Exploring their interpretations and comparing them to historical accounts.

The city of Carthage housed a small group of Christians in the third century. The martyrdom of Perpetua, daughter of a wealthy civil servant, and Felicity, a young slave, reveals the challenges faced by women and Christianity during its early years.

Learning about Irene of Athens, a ruler who navigated the clash between iconophiles and iconoclasts, reformed the Byzantine Church, and saved religious imagery.

Medieval Princess Radegund navigated political turmoil and established a monastery near Poitiers, France, after carving a path for female sanctity and overcoming political violence in her Germanic kingdom.