UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI ROMA TOR VERGATA
| Teacher: Prof. Tommaso Caliò |
| E-mail: tommaso.calio@uniroma2.it |
| CFU: 6 Course code: 804001973 Degree: Master’s Degree “Scienze della Storia e del documento” SSD: HIST-04/B (ex M-STO/07) |
Course delivery modalities: In-presence Language: Italian Pre-requisites: None Attendance: Optional Assessment method: Oral examination |
| Period: 1st term |
| Starting day: Wednesday, 1st October 2025 |
| Class hours Tuesday, 12.00 a.m.-2.00 p.m., T28 Wednesday, 11.00 a.m.-1.00 p.m., T28 Friday, 1.00 p.m.-3.00 p.m., T26 |
| Program: |
| Religious Life, Sacred Spaces, and Devotions in Rome from the Counter-Reformation to the Contemporary Age |
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The course aims to reconstruct some aspects of religious life in the city of Rome from the Council of Trent to the Jubilee of the Third Millennium, with particular attention to the study of sacred spaces, collective rituals, and devotions. This perspective brings together, on the one hand, the institutional, cultural, social, and architectural history of the city; on the other, its global impact as the capital of Catholicism, cosmopolitan city, destination for pilgrims, and a hub of religious and devotional ferment. |
| Text books: |
1. Paolo Cozzo, Andrea Nicolotti, Storia del cristianesimo e delle Chiese, [Milano], Le Monnier Università, 2025, only the following chapters:
2. The following articles and book chapters (that can be requested to the teacher):
3. R. Sardelli, M. Fiorucci, Dalla parte degli ultimi. Una scuola popolare tra le baracche di Roma, Roma, Donzelli, 2020. 3. L’Italia e i santi. Agiografie, riti e devozioni nella costruzione dell’identità italiana, diretto da Tommaso Caliò e Daniele Menozzi, Roma, Istituto della Enciclopedia italiana, 2017 (only the following chapters, that can be requested to the teacher): |
| Bibliography: |
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Storia del cristianesimo, direzione di E. Prinzivalli, IV. L’età contemporanea (secoli XVI-XVIII), a cura di Giovanni Vian, III ed., Roma, Carocci, 2023. |
| Educational goals and expected learning outcomes: |
| A) Learning Outcomes: Depth knowledge of the essentials of the History of Christianity between the 19th and 21th centuries. B) Knowledge and Understanding: During classes, the student will learn the fundamentals of historical research methodology, with particular reference to the field of historical-religious studies, becoming familiar with a specific vocabulary and conceptual tools peculiar to that discipline. C) Applying Knowledge and Understanding: The consolidation of the fundamental principles of the historiographical method will be useful for the student to profitably pursue his or her course of study and then spend his or her skills both in research and teaching and in other professional fields. D) Making Judgements: The student will be asked, both in classes and in examinations, to develop his or her ability to critically evaluate the topics discussed and the texts analyzed. E) Communication Skills: In the course of lectures, students will be called upon to actively participate, with the aim of strengthening their ability to expound informations, argue his or her positions and exchange views with the lecturer and colleagues; these communication skills will be part of the final assessment in the examination. F) Learning Skills: The teaching module will provide the tools for understanding the topics covered and the critical study of textbooks. . |
| Methods and criteria for verifying the learning: |
| The exam assesses the student’s overall preparation, the ability to combine knowledge about each part of the syllabus, the coherence of argumentation, the analytical ability, and the autonomy of judgment. In addition, the student’s command of language and clarity of presentation are also assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors (1. knowledge and understanding; 2. applying knowledge and experience; 3. making judgments; 4. learning skills; 5: communication skills). The final grade will be based 70% on the student’s depth of knowledge and 30% on the student’s ability for expression (written and oral) and independent critical thinking. The exam will be evaluated according to the following criteria: – Failed: significant deficiencies and inaccuracies in the knowledge and the understanding of the subject matter; poor analytical and synthesizing skills, recurrent generalizations, limited critical and judgmental skills; the arguments are exposed inconsistently and with inappropriate language. – 18-20: Knowledge and understanding of topics barely adequate, with occasional generalizations and imperfections possible; sufficient capacity for analysis synthesis and autonomy of judgment, the arguments are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/non technical language. – 21-23: Fair knowledge and understanding of the subject; proper analysis and synthesis skills with coherent, logical argumentation, but with language that is often inappropriate/non technical. – 24-26: Moderate knowledge and understanding of the subjects; good analytical and synthesis skills with arguments expressed rigorously but with language that is not always appropriate/technical. – 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the subjects; remarkable analytical and synthesis skills. Good autonomy of judgment. Topics expounded rigorously and with appropriate/technical language. – 30-30L: Excellent level of in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subjects. Excellent skills in analysis, synthesis, and independent judgment. Arguments are expressed in an original way and with appropriate technical language. . |
| Teaching methods: |
| Lectures with PowerPoint presentations; collective work on reading and commenting sources; class discussion on specific readings and themes. |
| Attendance modalities: |
| Attendance, which is optional, is strongly recommended. |
| Previous year | Following year |