Problem 1: How did the professionalization of medicine and medical knowledge intersect with Christianity during the late medieval and early renaissance periods of European history? Provide at least one historical example that supports your answer.
Problem 2: How did the advent of print technology in Europe influence the history of religion as well as the development of science during the reformation period in Europe? Give one historical example for BOTH the history of religion and the development of science during the sixteenth century.
Problem 3: In what ways did the counter-reformation institutions (Indexes and Inquisitions) of the Catholic Church influence the historical development of science, technology and medicine in Europe? Provide at least one historical example that supports your conclusions.
Problem 4: What are the main similarities AND differences between the 'separate spheres model' and the 'harmony thesis' in the history of science and religion? Identify ONE historical example that demonstrates your answer.