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May 2026
Hybrid
A Module in A History of the Vikings
• Non-Sequential Series
Mixed Lecture/Discussion
Low intensity
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(March)
Days and Times
Meeting Mondays at 2:00 PM Eastern for four 1-hour sessions on May 4, 11, 18, 25 with four supplemental videos.
Discover essential aspects of everyday life in the world of the Norse! In this module we'll be exploring the rich cultural and religious life of the Scandinavian communities between the 8th and 11th century, trying to figure out what their cultural products can tell us about their mindset. We'll have a look at cosmogonical and eschatological concepts from Norse myth, funeray archaeology, the runic writing system and how it evolved, as well as the fascinating art styles that adorned objects ranging from small cups and sword pommels to the front doors of Christian churches.
While the first two modules of the Viking age cluster would be recommendable, fell free to join the course regardless.
The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:
The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:
| Outline | 8-Session Structure |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Lecture 1: Norse myths and beliefs |
| Discussion 1: Discussion about Lecture 1 material | |
| Week 2 | Lecture 2: Death and afterlife |
| Discussion 2: Discussion about Lecture 2 material | |
| Week 3 | Lecture 3: Runes and runestones |
| Discussion 3: Discussion about Lecture 3 material | |
| Week 4 | Lecture 4: Viking art styles |
| Discussion 4: Discussion about Lecture 4 material |
Recorded Sessions
All live sessions will be recorded and shared with enrolled students so everyone can review the material or catch up if they can’t attend live.
Note: If a recording does not appear as expected, please let us know at EverLearn@SignumU.org. Thank you!
Required Texts
Suggested text: The Viking World (Brink & Price, Routledge 2008) (please note that this is completely optional). Other bibliographical material will be provided by the tutor.
This will be a Hybrid class (4 lectures & 4 discussion sessions). Each week will consist of 1 hour of recorded lecture and 1 hour of live discussion (not recorded) for a total of 8 class hours over the course of the month.
Delivery Plan
1. The first session each week will be a pre-recorded lecture sent to students at least 2 days before the live discussion session.
2. The second session each week will be a live discussion session (not recorded).
Delivery Plan
1. The first session each week will be a pre-recorded lecture sent to students at least 2 days before the live discussion session.
2. The second session each week will be a live discussion session (not recorded).
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