What's a good beggining to this essay question. Like how shall i start off?

Question

Examine the role of the Church in Europe in the Middle Ages. In what ways could it be said that the role of the Church had not merely authority in the terms of religion but also in terms of society and politics?

Answer 1

A long long time ago in a church far far away

Answer 2

Wow! What a great topic for an essay - I wish that was one of mine - seriously, its a fascinating topic!

Probably the easiest way to start is by getting as much information together as you can on the church's authority over several different aspects of life - as long as you know about this stuff, the essay should be fairly straight forward. Make loads of notes about the things you want to talk about, learn them thoroughly - remember, the essay is just all your knowledge and understanding put together in a logical order. If you choose, say, 2 aspects of social life and 2 aspects of political life which were affected by the authority of the church, start by saying that you are going to talk about these 4 areas, (its perfectly ok to start and essay by saying, 'In this essay, aspects of life which were affected by the church in europe in the middle ages will be discussed, examining ....', then just take them one at a time, showing how the church influenced people and maybe comparing it to modern life as a way of showing the extent of that influence.

Answer 3

I personally like to do something very different than everyone else. I usually tell a personal story in the beginning of my essays. Such as,

I was staring blankly out the window, wondering how much longer I would be here. Although my mother was no more than 200 feet away in another room, we may as well have been in different countries. "God looks after all his children" stated our sunday school teacher in a syrup sweet tone. I could not wait to get home. However god was a part of my parents life and because of this it spilled over into mine. I was a captive in this torturous sunday tradition based on my parents beliefs. Europe in the middle ages was much like my family, however instead of a parent forcing beliefs and viewpoints on their children, it was the government espousing these views upon their citizens. Citizens were forced to blah blah blah blah. This essay will explore point 1 2 3.

Then in the conclusion tie it back into a sunday school experience and wrap it up with a neat little bow.

Answer 4

In the middle ages the church was an all powerful institution. So powerful that even a king barely dare challenge it's authority or will.
That is until Henry VIII set up his own church: the Church of England. Let us not forget however, that at that time the church itself was not beyond corruption, as evidenced by the acts and deeds of many of its pious disciples. It is not therefore a black and white issue that is hereby being discussed.

Answer 5

I won't make it that easy but...remember that the Kings of Europe were either allied with or against a particular Pope. (I think we can assume that the Catholic church is the subject here)
Prince Phillip of France was a Pope maker. The Medici's of Italy were in the ballgame. Later it was Henry the VIII of England who quit the Catholics and began the Church of England. Don't forget about the War of the Roses. Mary and Elizabeth. It's all about politics really. You get the point I'm sure.

Answer 6

you should start an essay by explain what the body of the essay will be. for example: this essay will look at the role church had in Europe during the middle ages etc etc

then go chronological order as the event happened... good luck!!!

Answer 7

The purpose of this essay is to examine both the secular and sacred power of the Cjurch in the Middle Ages.

In part one, the sacred power shall be explained.

In part two, the secular.

The conclusion will show that the combined power had both positive and negitive consequences,

include the idea of development of art and architecture in the conclusion

also mention the negitive effects of the power on non believers

Answer 8

Modern society allows people to define themselves through many means. Their personal wealth, status, position and standing in the community can all determine the opportunities available to an individual today. In comparison, all of these social bench-marks were once dictated by an organisation so powerful it's influence could martyr or destroy entire continents.

Any good...............?

Answer 9

"The role of the Church in Medieval Europe was ..."

The rest is dependent upon your opinion...

Answer 10

I reckon Joe's ideas are pretty good BUT he like you should ensure you use the spell-checker AND then remember it won't pick up errors such as 'rite' instead of 'write'. After you have finished leave it overnight and then reread it to be sure it makes sense.