Light of Christianity In the Dark Ages

November 24, 2022

Light of Christianity In the Dark Ages

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

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Light of Christianity In the Dark Ages

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Running Head: OUTLINE/PROPOSAL ON DARK AGES

OUTLINE/PROPOSAL ON DARK AGES 5

Outline/Proposal on Dark Ages

Ortega

DeVry University

Outline/Proposal on Dark Ages

Introduction and Thesis

The Dark Ages refer to the medieval period in the studies of humanity. The general duration of the early Dark Ages is considered to be from 450-1000 century (CE). It is believed that the fall of Roman Empire brought about an age of “barbarism and religion” (Gibbon 18th CE). This era, compared to both the pre-dark ages and the post-dark ages, Renaissance, witnessed no significant scientific innovations, no great art produced, and no valiant emperors or leaders ruling the early medieval Europe (Middle Ages, n. d.). These are the major factors which led to the coining of the phrase Dark Ages by Petrarch, the great Italian scholar, in the 14th CE (Wikipedia). This proposal is about the vital role of flourishing Irish social order, in the Dark Ages, in the re-conversion of Europe to Christianity. Comment by mrectenwald: Good! Not so dark after all!

In the Dark Ages, when the entire Europe was reeling under barbarism, the Irish social order was flourishing. Comment by mrectenwald: Excellent topic sentences!

The Romans had never invaded Ireland, and thus it remained unaffected by the downfall deteriorating the social order of rest of Europe (Eaton & McCaffrey, 2002).
While the entire Europe was victimized by the Dark Ages, the Irish monks were the torch-bearers of luminous beam of civilization (O’Connor & Steves, 2014).
In the Dark Ages, religion was one binding force that kept the hopes of people alive. While Barbarism was thriving in Europe, Ireland was flourishing under the monasteries. The Irish monks were the key men in enlivening Christianity in other parts of contemporary Europe.

III. While Christianity was losing its luster in Europe, in Ireland, it had developed into a different structural form, known as the monastic system. This system encouraged scholarships, and as a result the Irish social order flourished. Comment by mrectenwald: EXCELLENT! Your outline is a breath of fresh air! May I share this with the class anonymously?

The widening monasteries were esteemed centers of learning, and scholarships. This led to the flourish of Irish monks, who traveled to other parts of Europe to bring back the light of Christianity, in the Dark Ages (Eaton & McCaffrey, 2002).
Around the 9th CE, the Irish monks were prominent in almost all European courts. It was owing to these monks, that the classical literature and the Holy Scriptures survived the ruins of Roman Empire (Houdmann, 2014).
The preservation of the classical literatures and the Holy Scriptures was one of the vital roles played by the Irish monks in re-converting Europe to Christianity. Later on this preservation was to become key factor in the advent of the Renaissance.

In the late Dark Ages, the advent of Chivalric Code, gave the Europeans some respite from the barbarian society. It also rekindled their hope in religion, and brotherhood. Comment by mrectenwald: Yes, wonderful!

The Arthurian legends were the prominent prose and poetry of the late Dark Ages. The spectacular stories of the valor and the loyalty of the knights of this era revived the God-fearing and ethical approach to life (Essential Humanities, 2013).
Chivalric code emphasized the concepts, such as honor, courage, loyalty to one’s lord, service, and gallantry towards women. It was a moral system developed in the late Dark Ages (Newman, n. d.).
The Chivalric code, followed by the medieval knights, later on planted the seed of modern day ethics. The moral values followed by the medieval knights are somewhat timeless in nature, and are still at the roots of our modern ethical sense.

On concluding note to this outline/proposal, the vital role of the Irish monks in re-converting Europe to Christianity is re-affirmed. The early Dark Ages were deprived of any significant scientific and artistic work. The late Dark Age witnessed the Arthurian legends, and the advent of the Chivalric code; which later on became the root of modern ethics. As Ireland was unaffected by the fall of Roman Empire, it continued to flourish under the monastic system. The Irish monks traveled through Europe bearing the shining torch of Christianity, and brought about the re-conversion of Europe to Christianity.

References

Eaton & McCaffrey (2002). Fortress Ireland. In Search of Ancient Ireland. p. 1-2. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ancientireland/fortress.html

Essential Humanities (2013). Retrieved from

http://www.essential-humanities.net/western-art/literature/medieval/

Houdmann (2014). Retrieved from http://www.gotquestions.org/dark-ages.html

Middle Ages (n. d.). Retrieved from http://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages

Newman (n. d.). Chivalry in the Middle Ages. The Finer Times. Retrieved from

http://www.thefinertimes.com/Middle-Ages/chivalry-in-the-middle-ages.html

O’Connor & Steves (2014). Ireland’s History in a Nutshell. Rick Steves’ Europe. Retrieved

from http://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/read/articles/irelands-history-in-a-nutshell

HUM 303 Outline Rubric

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Category	Pts. Possible	Pts. Received	Total: 100
Thesis: Outline is centered around a thesis chosen from the list of topic OR approved by instructor	15	15	A few things to keep in mind: • A thesis statement cannot be a fact • A thesis cannot be a question • A thesis cannot be based on personal conviction alone • A thesis should contain a debatable claim
Topic: Topic selected from the list under Course Home > Course Project. Topic is narrowed and focused.	10	10	If points are deducted here, you will want to work with your professor to narrow your topic.
Content: Outline is detailed; shows potential for research; not too informative; full sentences are used in place of lists; citations are added to demonstrate research where necessary; outline shows considerable thought and preparation and not just brainstorming.	65	65	Be sure to write in complete sentences for your outline. Each sentence should represent a larger section of the paper (such as a paragraph)
Mechanics: spelling, grammar, punctuation are used properly throughout; APA style is used for in-text citations and References page	10	10	Be sure to proofread your work for errors. You can also have someone else read your work in case there is anything that you miss. This is a key step in catching errors and providing a much better quality piece of writing.

Light of Christianity In the Dark Ages

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.