MA course

The course deals with the phenomenon of pilgrimage, mainly Christian, to the Byzantine Holy Land, while combining the literary sources and the archeological and artistic finds. Among the topics for discussion: pilgrimage in the religious tradition; crystallization of pilgrimage routes, central and secondary holy places; transportation, hostels and guides, relics and souvenirs; and Holy Land pilgrimage sites reflected in the art and architecture of the Christian world. We will also discuss the interrelationships between pilgrimage and archeology and modern forms of pilgrimage, both religious and secular.