Medieval Studies (MEDST)

Medieval Studies focuses on a seminal period in Western and Mediterranean civilizations. Through the study of art, history, languages, literature, music, and religion, the program leads students to explore the character and creative contributions of the period, to investigate the dynamic interactions of its diverse Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures, and to assess the impact of the Middle Ages on the formation of the New World and the shaping of modern societies.

The Medieval Studies Program offers strong and innovative courses at all levels of the curriculum. Prospective majors and minors should try to take as many of the 100- and 200-level courses offered by the program as possible.

First-year students may consider enrolling in:

MEDST-101s

Medieval Culture and Society: Seminar in Reading, Writing, and Reasoning Women in the Meival World

Other courses that some entering and first year students may find appropriate include the following.  If you are uncertain whether you are prepared for one of these courses, none of which includes prerequisites, the instructor will readily advise you on your decision.

HIST-258f	The New Rome: Byzantium and its Neighbors 330-1453
HIST-121s	The Middle Ages: 300 to 1300
HIST-271s	The Anglo-Saxons: History and Culture of Early Medieval England