The Religious History of Ireland in the Long 19th Century: Part I (1800-1850) – Miriam Moffitt (A23-09)

Module Description

The religious condition of Ireland underwent enormous changes during the long 19th century with the Roman Catholic Church assuming an increasingly dominant position in society over most of the island, and with the churches of the Protestant faiths witnessing a diminution in their status and influence. This 6-week course will explore important episodes which impacted on political, social, cultural and religious life in Ireland over this elongated century, and at the formation and transmission of perceptions of identity within the membership of the various churches of the island.