Christendom: The Medieval Mind

Aquinas and Dante

Christendom: The Medieval Mind begins by guiding students through the basics of Thomas Aquinas’ Compendium, introducing students to the medieval mindset which greatly influenced later theologians and philosophers. With this foundation, students embark on a journey through Dante’s conception of Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise in The Divine Comedy, exploring medieval concepts of guilt, atonement, beauty, and the cosmos. Meet many classic characters from the Greeks to Dante’s present day as Dante uses his allegory to explore human nature, as well as the politics of his day.

12 lessons (video lectures and curriculum) · Grades 9–12+

The Medieval Mind: the course, the workbook and the Reader
The course streams in the Roman Roads app; the printed Reader and workbook are the optional upgrades.
You’re buyingChristendom: The Medieval MindThe complete digital course
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  • 12 video lectures. Stream or download videos in the Roman Roads app, yours for life
  • The Medieval Mind Reader (Vol. 11) as an eBook, in the app
  • Workbook (PDF) with answer key
  • A and B exams with teacher guide
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The lectures

Twelve lectures, six hours

Each lecture opens with a short review, then summary, commentary and connections across history, art and theology. Watch Lecture 1 free.

  1. 1IntroductionFree29 min
  2. 2Aquinas' Compendium I36 min
  3. 3Aquinas' Compendium II28 min
  4. 4Aquinas' Compendium III27 min
  5. 5Introduction to Dante31 min
  6. 6Dante's Inferno I31 min
  7. 7Dante's Inferno II40 min
  8. 8Dante: Purgatorio I29 min
  9. 9Dante: Purgatorio II45 min
  10. 10Lesson 10 Dante: Paradiso I35 min
  11. 11Lesson 11 Dante: Paradiso II40 min
  12. 12Conclusion14 min
Play Lecture 1 · Introduction · 29 min · freeLecture 1 · Introduction · 29 min · free

Plays here on the page. Every lecture streams and downloads in the Roman Roads app once you own the course.

Taught byWesley Callihan
The books

What your student reads

  • Thomas AquinasCompendium of Theology
  • DanteThe Divine Comedy

Every assigned text is in the Medieval Mind Reader (Vol. 11), as a printed book or the eBook that comes with the course. Students are welcome to use other editions of the great books they already own with this course. The video lectures reference Latin or Greek line numbers, which allows a broader use of editions for those who prefer to bring their own.

OWC Reader Vol. 11 • The Medieval Mind
Old Western Culture Reader · Vol. 11

The Medieval Mind

546 pages · 6 × 9 in. · paperback $32 · hardback $45 · eBook included with the course

About this Reader
Part ofOld Western Culture: ChristendomFour units, 48 lectures, two high-school credits · from from $299
The whole year
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Questions

Is The Medieval Mind right for a younger student?

Old Western Culture is intended for mature and discerning students; we recommend it for ages 14 and up. The course deals with mature themes such as paganism, sexual immorality, battle scenes (mostly in the reading) and classical paintings, and is meant to equip your child with a Biblical lens for them. We assume a working knowledge of the Bible and basic Christian doctrine.

How much credit is it?

One unit is half a high-school credit in literature or history; a full year of four units is two credits.

How long does a unit take?

Nine weeks: one lecture a week, with the reading and the questions between. The Honors schedule reads everything; the Essentials schedule reads a shorter selection and still watches every lecture.

Do we need the printed Reader?

No. The Reader eBook is in the app with the course, and the editions already on your shelf work too. We do recommend reading in print, whether that is our Reader, a Roman Roads Classic where one exists, or your own copy; the Reader’s advantage is every assigned text in one volume.

Can a co-op or school use it?

Yes. Students watch at home and discuss in class, or a teacher lectures live. Ask us about group licensing.

Is it a subscription?

No. You buy it once and it is yours for life.

Christendom: The Medieval Mind

The complete digital course, from $74.75. Add the printed Reader and workbook above.