Centre of Excellence – The English Civil War Diploma Course

Centre of Excellence – The English Civil War Diploma CourseWhat Will You Learn?Discover one of the most significant and fascinating periods of English history – the English Civil War. Actually a series of three wars that tore the British Isles apart, the English Civil War led to two extraordinary events in the country’s history – the execution of a king and the first commoner to rule the nation.The English Civil War Diploma Course explores events leading up to the wars, the key individuals and institutions that played a part, the wars themselves, and the changes they instigated.Learn about the three separate wars that made up the English Civil War and how they were fought between the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland during the 1600s. Explore the differences in political and religious ideas, and various conflicting and influential personalities that ignited tensions – sparking the flames of war.Discover the major protagonists and institutions that led the way during this time of great violence and upheaval, and how each was trying to forge a new path for English rule and life – King Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, the Scottish Covenanters and the New Model Army.The English Civil War Diploma Course also highlights the causes and run-up to the war, as well as the period directly after the war when, for the first time in English history, a king had been executed and a commoner ruled the country.By studying this course, you will:Understand what caused the English Civil War and the role that religion played in thisLearn about key people during this period and their involvement in the warsExamine the parliaments and constitutions that formed during this periodExplore why Charles I was put on trial and executedBecome familiar with the legacy of the English Civil WarCourse SyllabusWhat will I learn on the course?Module 1: The Stuarts on the Throne of England8 partsModule 2: Main Reasons for the English Civil War7 partsModule 3: The Bishops’ Wars5 partsModule 4: The Run-Up to War6 partsModule 5: The First English Civil War (1642-1646)10 partsModule 6: The Rise of Oliver Cromwell7 partsModule 7: The Second English Civil War (Feb-Aug 1648)9 partsModule 8: The Third English Civil War (1650-1651)6 partsModule 9: The Protectorate8 partsModule 10: The Aftermath and Legacy of the English Civil War7 partsWho Would Benefit from This Course?You’ll enjoy the English Civil War Diploma Course if you are interested in the history of England as well as military history. Individuals interested in a career as a writer, journalist, researcher or museum curator will also benefit, as will those looking to explore how the events of the past have informed the society we live in today.There are no reviews yet.Add a Review Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a review.