Catholic Middle Ages

How to get the most out of Catholic Middle Ages with Phillip Campbell:

  • First, read the course details and acquire the textbook.

  • Prepare a notebook for notetaking and homework.

  • Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Mr. Campbell's lecture for Class One.

  • Next, students should click on the Homework and complete the work in your notebook or on your computer.

  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Power Point.

  • Repeat until all 12 classes are complete.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes: 12

Prerequisite: None. However, "Life and Times of the Ancient Romans" is recommended.

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester of Medieval or World History. For a full year credit, sign up for “The Rending of Christendom (1415-1648)” in the spring.

Instructor: Phillip Campbell

Course Description: The course studies the Middle Ages from a perspective of the contributions of the Catholic religion to the cultural, political, intellectual, and artistic life of the Middle Ages. This is not a comprehensive political medieval history course, but rather a religious history course on the development of Catholicism throughout the medieval era.

Catholic Middle Ages Textbook

Course Materials: The Catholic Middle Ages: A Primary Document Catholic Study Course by Phillip Campbell published by Cruachan Hill Press. Please note, the book is print on demand, which means they must first be printed before they are shipped. Shipping can take up to 14 business days. 

Homework: Weekly reading assignments along with short answer questions. Expect to spend three hours per week on homework in addition to weekly lectures and review.