History and Theology alumnus of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Previous Associate Instructor of Theology and Philosophy Supervisors: Erich Lippman, Tycho de Boer, Gregory Sobelewski, Patrick O'Shea, and Richard Tristano
There is no doubt the impact Peter’s life had upon Russia; some changes were quite
visible such a... more There is no doubt the impact Peter’s life had upon Russia; some changes were quite visible such as the dress and appearance of his royal court in western style, while others would not be discovered until generations in the future. Before Peter’s reign however, Russia claimed a very unique style of national identity that was shaped by many factors throughout its history. Why is Peter even considered worthy of the epitaph of “Great?” This question of how Peter impacted the Russian people’s self -image is an interesting one to pursue and will be looked at more deeply, especially within the context of his Westernization reforming policy.
This paper will seek to form connections between the shifting religious views Mendelssohn constru... more This paper will seek to form connections between the shifting religious views Mendelssohn constructed throughout his music career as influenced by both Judaism and Christianity. The paper’s parameters are within the life of the composer, specifically 1809 to 1847, with some period references to his grandfather in the previous century.
This paper will look at a number of different areas focused around the
Henrician/Catholic/Protest... more This paper will look at a number of different areas focused around the Henrician/Catholic/Protestant revolution including some of the concerns raised about the regime of Mary against which Duffy argues and how his evidence proves otherwise, the paradigms through which relating confessions of faith were identified, the mannerisms of the primary documents and how they connect with the ongoing issues at hand, and the event of the Protestant Reformation movement as a whole and the implications correlated with its progression.
The proper study of history can often reveal to an uninformed audience surprising concepts that e... more The proper study of history can often reveal to an uninformed audience surprising concepts that essentially can change previously accepted normalities; the fact that the so-called Vikings of Scandinavia were not solely bloodthirsty heathens devoid of any sense of humanity or civilization, but instead possessed a rich culture full of literary and technological advancements, can still shock many. Too often do we hear stories of the Viking berserker fighting his way through a Celtic monastery, or defiling a peasant woman after murdering her entire family. While there is truth to the brutal and morbid nature of the Viking people, there is also truth regarding their importance to the history not only of Europe, but much of the medieval world. Anders Winroth, an associate professor of history at Yale University, is one such intellectual who is dedicated to telling the full story regarding the Vikings and their impact on the medieval world of the seventh through eleventh centuries. In his book, The Age of the Vikings, Winroth devotes his expertise in service of separating myth from reality on their warlike, but also peaceful interactions with the rest of the world. He claims that his book " is anchored in concrete and lively stories about the men and women who helped shape one of the most unique and interesting periods in history, the Viking Age " (Winroth 12). Only when the Vikings began to assimilate to the rest of European culture and become subservient to the whims of kings and the Catholic Church did Scandinavia become a " normal European region " (246).
There is no doubt the impact Peter’s life had upon Russia; some changes were quite
visible such a... more There is no doubt the impact Peter’s life had upon Russia; some changes were quite visible such as the dress and appearance of his royal court in western style, while others would not be discovered until generations in the future. Before Peter’s reign however, Russia claimed a very unique style of national identity that was shaped by many factors throughout its history. Why is Peter even considered worthy of the epitaph of “Great?” This question of how Peter impacted the Russian people’s self -image is an interesting one to pursue and will be looked at more deeply, especially within the context of his Westernization reforming policy.
This paper will seek to form connections between the shifting religious views Mendelssohn constru... more This paper will seek to form connections between the shifting religious views Mendelssohn constructed throughout his music career as influenced by both Judaism and Christianity. The paper’s parameters are within the life of the composer, specifically 1809 to 1847, with some period references to his grandfather in the previous century.
This paper will look at a number of different areas focused around the
Henrician/Catholic/Protest... more This paper will look at a number of different areas focused around the Henrician/Catholic/Protestant revolution including some of the concerns raised about the regime of Mary against which Duffy argues and how his evidence proves otherwise, the paradigms through which relating confessions of faith were identified, the mannerisms of the primary documents and how they connect with the ongoing issues at hand, and the event of the Protestant Reformation movement as a whole and the implications correlated with its progression.
The proper study of history can often reveal to an uninformed audience surprising concepts that e... more The proper study of history can often reveal to an uninformed audience surprising concepts that essentially can change previously accepted normalities; the fact that the so-called Vikings of Scandinavia were not solely bloodthirsty heathens devoid of any sense of humanity or civilization, but instead possessed a rich culture full of literary and technological advancements, can still shock many. Too often do we hear stories of the Viking berserker fighting his way through a Celtic monastery, or defiling a peasant woman after murdering her entire family. While there is truth to the brutal and morbid nature of the Viking people, there is also truth regarding their importance to the history not only of Europe, but much of the medieval world. Anders Winroth, an associate professor of history at Yale University, is one such intellectual who is dedicated to telling the full story regarding the Vikings and their impact on the medieval world of the seventh through eleventh centuries. In his book, The Age of the Vikings, Winroth devotes his expertise in service of separating myth from reality on their warlike, but also peaceful interactions with the rest of the world. He claims that his book " is anchored in concrete and lively stories about the men and women who helped shape one of the most unique and interesting periods in history, the Viking Age " (Winroth 12). Only when the Vikings began to assimilate to the rest of European culture and become subservient to the whims of kings and the Catholic Church did Scandinavia become a " normal European region " (246).
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visible such as the dress and appearance of his royal court in western style, while others would
not be discovered until generations in the future. Before Peter’s reign however, Russia claimed a
very unique style of national identity that was shaped by many factors throughout its history.
Why is Peter even considered worthy of the epitaph of “Great?” This question of how Peter
impacted the Russian people’s self -image is an interesting one to pursue and will be looked at
more deeply, especially within the context of his Westernization reforming policy.
Henrician/Catholic/Protestant revolution including some of the concerns raised about the
regime of Mary against which Duffy argues and how his evidence proves otherwise, the
paradigms through which relating confessions of faith were identified, the mannerisms of
the primary documents and how they connect with the ongoing issues at hand, and the
event of the Protestant Reformation movement as a whole and the implications correlated
with its progression.
visible such as the dress and appearance of his royal court in western style, while others would
not be discovered until generations in the future. Before Peter’s reign however, Russia claimed a
very unique style of national identity that was shaped by many factors throughout its history.
Why is Peter even considered worthy of the epitaph of “Great?” This question of how Peter
impacted the Russian people’s self -image is an interesting one to pursue and will be looked at
more deeply, especially within the context of his Westernization reforming policy.
Henrician/Catholic/Protestant revolution including some of the concerns raised about the
regime of Mary against which Duffy argues and how his evidence proves otherwise, the
paradigms through which relating confessions of faith were identified, the mannerisms of
the primary documents and how they connect with the ongoing issues at hand, and the
event of the Protestant Reformation movement as a whole and the implications correlated
with its progression.