(Live) Irish History with Mr. Niall Buckley: History of the Reformation & Revolutions
€155.00
REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS CLASS (2025-26) ARE NOW CLOSED
Explore Irish History through the Rending of Christendom–beginning with Luther and Calvin and the others leaders of the Protestant Revolt. We then turn our eyes to the Reformation in England, and its painful consequences on the Irish people during Cromwellian times.
We then look at the rest of the world during this same time–the Age of Exploration. We meet Columbus and the other explorers who found new lands and new peoples.
Next, we discuss the heroes of the Counter-Reformation–we learn about the Council of Trent and meet some of the greatest Saints in Church History.
Finally, we look at the Revolutions around the world during this time–France, America, and the Rebellion of 1798.
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Description
Bi-weekly live Irish History with an Assistant Professor of History and Irish Studies (University of St. Thomas, Houston).
Classes are held via Teams.
- September 23rd, 2025 (St. Linus): Emerging early modern era.
- October 7th, 2025 (Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary): Luther and the fracturing of Christendom.
- October 21st, 2025 (Blessed Karl of Austria): Spread of Protestantism part 1.
- November 4th, 2025 ( Charles Borromeo): Spread of Protestantism part 2.
- November 18th, 2025 (Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter & Paul): Columbus and Exploration.
- December 2nd, 2025 (St. Bibiana): Counter-Reformation.
- December 16th, 2025 (St. Eusebius): Protestant Revolution in England.
Christmas Break
- January 13th, 2026 (The Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ): Ulster Plantation.
- January 27th, 2026 (St. John Chrysostom): Habsburg Continental Christendom.
- February 10th, 2026 (St. Scholastica): Roundheads and Cavaliers.
- February 24th, 2026 (St. Matthias): Cromwellian Tyranny.
- March 10th, 2026 (3ʳᵈ Week of Lent): Regicide, Restoration, and Absolutism.
- March 24th, 2026 (Passion Week): Vienna: Antemurale Christianitatis.
- April 7th, 2026 (Octave of Easter): Jacobitism and Penal Laws.
- April 21st, 2026 (St. Anselm): Naturalism and so-called Enlightenment.
- May 5th, 2026 (St. Pius V): Global Europe.
- May 19th, 2026 (St. Peter Celestine): France: Year one of the Revolution.
- June 2nd, 2026 (Ss. Marcellinus, Peter, and Erasmus): Napoleonic total war.
Class times: This class will meet at 3pm Irish time, on the above dates
Duration: 45 minutes
Suggested participants: Families with at least one child at 3rd Class level or above. Parents, non-homeschoolers and Adult learners are welcome to join.
Homework: No homework will be assigned. Participants who are homeschooling are encouraged to use our Reformation & Revolutions History Programme this year, as the readings will supplement and coordinate with the lectures. Students are encouraged to read along in The Saga of Ireland and The Story of Civilization: The Making of the Modern World.
Fees: For all 18 classes: €155, which is just €8.60 per class! Payments can be made via Klarna, if desired.
Need to cancel?: Email us ASAP if you need to cancel. Your payment is fully refundable anytime before 30th September. Between 1st October until 31 December, your payment is 50% refundable. After 1 January, we will not be able to offer a refund.
About Your Instructor
About Mr. Niall Buckley
He has taught the following modules at Trinity College Dublin:
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- HIU12028: War and Peace in Modern Europe
- HIU23024 Europe c.1500-1800: Power and Culture
- HIU12027 Imperialism to Globalism: Europe and the World 1860-1970.
Mr. Buckley has also designed History Courses for the University of St. Thomas (Houston), including
- Isle of Dreams: Ireland (1829-1995)
- Austria and the Heart of Europe (1897-1968)
- Sovietization of Catholic Eastern Europe (1917-1991)
- Vatican Diplomacy (1903-1958)
- Constitutional Enthronement of the Kingship of Christ (1641-2025)
Copyright
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All Rights Reserved.
- This material is only to be used for its intended purpose, by active subscribers to this Live Course.
- You may print or download to your own storage extracts for your personal homeschool and non-commercial use only. This is not to be used for homeschool co-ops without express written permission from the instructor and The Hedge School.
Violation of the above copyright policies may result in expulsion without any refund and/or legal action.
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