OSHER 587 - The Camino de Santiago

This virtual journey down the third most important catholic pilgrimage route in the world will take us from the foothills of the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. We break up the journey into six stages, dedicating attention to history, whether in the greater European context, or simply the local folklore on site, culture, and local sites of importance. Student will learn and contribute to subjects such as the Catholic Church, the Moors of the Iberian Peninsula, local traditions and history along the Camino de Santiago, and some strategies on how to tackling this pilgrimage, if so interested.