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Course Description

This course explores a pivotal turning point in Iberian Jewish history, beginning with the violent attacks of 1391 that devastated Jewish communities and forced mass conversions to Christianity. These converts, known as Conversos or anusim—lived between identities, often maintaining Jewish practices in secret. Participants will examine the social, religious, and political consequences of these events, including the expulsions of 1492 and 1497 and the rise of the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions. Finally, the course offers insight into the resilience of hidden Jewish communities and the lasting impact of persecution, identity, and survival in early modern Spain and Portugal.

Optional Reading: Secret Jews: The Complex Identity of Crypto-Jews and Crypto-Judaism, Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez

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Section Title
HIDDEN IDENTITIES: THE STORY OF CRYPTO-JEWS AND FORCED CONVERTS ( REMOTE)
Type
Remote
Days
Th
Time (Eastern Time Zone)
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
7.5
Location
  • Off Campus Locations
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $125.00
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2026
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