Tudor History Courses
Learn from Oxford History Majors in comprehensive, expertly-crafted courses exploring the Tudor dynasty. From powerful queens to religious upheaval, delve deep into England's most fascinating era.
The Women of the Tudors
Taught by Dr. Heather Allansdottir DPhil
Explore the powerful and influential women who shaped the Tudor dynasty, from Catherine of Aragon to Elizabeth I. Discover their political acumen, cultural impact, and enduring legacies in English history.
Course Topics:
- Catherine of Aragon and the Great Matter
- Anne Boleyn: Reformer and Queen
- Jane Seymour and the Tudor Succession
- The Later Queens: Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr
- + 4 more topics
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Henry VIII Foreign Policy
Taught by Dr. Heather Allansdottir DPhil
Analyze Henry VIII's complex diplomatic strategies, military campaigns, and international relations. From the Field of the Cloth of Gold to the break with Rome, understand how Henry navigated European power politics.
Course Topics:
- Early Reign: Alliance with Spain and the Holy Roman Empire
- The Field of the Cloth of Gold (1520)
- Wars with France and Scotland
- The Break with Rome: International Implications
- + 4 more topics
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Tudor Art and Culture
Taught by Dr. Heather Allansdottir DPhil
Immerse yourself in the artistic and cultural renaissance of Tudor England. Study portraiture, architecture, music, literature, and the visual culture that defined an era of unprecedented creativity.
Course Topics:
- Tudor Portraiture: Holbein and Court Painters
- Architecture: Palaces, Manor Houses, and the Tudor Style
- Music at the Tudor Court
- Literature: From Wyatt to Shakespeare
- + 4 more topics
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The Tudors and Religion
Taught by Dr. Heather Allansdottir DPhil
Examine the religious upheaval that defined the Tudor era, from the English Reformation to the Elizabethan Settlement. Understand how theological debates shaped politics, society, and daily life in 16th-century England.
Course Topics:
- The Church in England Before the Reformation
- Henry VIII and the Break with Rome
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Edward VI and Protestant Reform
- + 6 more topics
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What's Included in Every Course
HD Video Lectures
High-quality recorded lectures you can watch anytime, anywhere
Primary Sources
Access to original Tudor documents, letters, and manuscripts
Expert Instruction
Learn from Oxford-trained historians with PhDs in Tudor history
Certificate of Completion
Earn a certificate upon completing all course modules