For centuries before the Reconquista, and again today, Spain has had a
particularly rich historical experience of religious pluralism and
interaction among the three Abrahamic or monotheistic traditions:
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This experience offers resources for
reflecting on the challenges and promises of religious pluralism in
contemporary European cultures. We will consider these themes against
the picturesque background of the walled city of Toledo, which was one
of the early sites of the Reconquista.
The seminar will be led by
faculty from the LMU Munich, from the Escuela de Traductores of Toledo,
and from the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas (CSIC) in
Madrid. We expect to be able to reimburse all expenses of travel and
accommodation. Students will be required to prepare an oral report to be
delivered during the seminar, followed by a written version submitted
later in the semester, if necessary for course credit.
If you are
interested in participating, please send the following information to robertyelle@hotmail.com
as soon as possible, but not later than February 7: name, course of
study, registration status, and potential theme for an oral report. The
report can be about any one or more of the three religious communities,
their history in the area, interactions, and philosophical and religious
ideas, especially regarding toleration. The course will be taught in
English and the report may be given in German or English.
The site for such a discussion is especially appropriate: Toledo, a
walled, medieval city in the heart of Spain, approximately one hour from
Madrid. The capture of Toledo by Alfonso VI in 1085 marked a key point
in the early Reconquista, which ended with the conquest of the last
Muslim stronghold, Granada, in 1492. Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage
site, retains many architectural traces of its earlier Muslim and Jewish
inhabitants, including some well-preserved medieval synagogues, as well
as many splendid buildings constructed by Christians, including the
Cathedral, which was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. The
entire old city of Toledo is a sort of open-air museum that is compact
enough to be explored on foot. The academic program will include visits
to a number of the major sites in Toledo, and will allow the opportunity
to explore the city on your own. A visit to Madrid may be added to the
beginning or end of the excursion course at your own initiative and
expense.
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