King Arthur and the Holy Grail in Myth and History

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September 22, 2021 - September 29, 2021
Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET (3 course hours)

The stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have fascinated people worldwide since the Middle Ages. Equally captivating have been the myths associated with the Holy Grail, that object of marvel and mystery interwoven with the Arthurian Romances and Celtic lore. Both have been major inspirations for the literature of Western Civilization. This class will explore the legacy and historical development of these two enduring legends. At the conclusion of this course, students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major myths and legends of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. 

2. Examine the process by which these stories were developed and perpetuated. 

3. Identify the legacy of the stories in the literature and popular culture of Western Civilization.

Session 1 09/22/21 

Myths and History of King Arthur 

Session 2 09/29/21 

Myths and History of the Holy Grail 

About the Instructor

Robert Baer (EdD), is a college administrator with over thirty years’ experience in higher education. He received his bachelors and masters in history and his doctorate in higher education  He has taught history at York College, CUNY, Community College of Baltimore County, Osher Institute, and Howard and Norwalk Community Colleges.

Tuition Remission and Refund Policies

Full-time JHU faculty/staff, their spouses or same-sex domestic partners, JHU retirees and their spouses or same-sex domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission. The tuition remission form is required. All tuition remission forms and details on eligibility can be found here and should be returned to odyssey@jhu.edu. 

After registration, tuition remission eligibility will be confirmed by the Odyssey registrar. If eligibility cannot be confirmed, you will be required to pay full tuition for the course. Under the terms of the University’s remission program, Hopkins employees must withdraw in writing at least five working days before the first class to receive a 100% refund. No partial refunds are given to JHU employees and affiliates.  

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