Medieval and Renaissance Studies

minor
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Program at a Glance

College(s)/School(s)

College of Arts and Humanities

Department(s)

English History

In our Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor, you'll explore the profound impact of these transformative periods on our modern world. Engage with multidisciplinary courses that span arts, history, literature, theater, philosophy, theology, and political thought. Explore captivating texts and analyze the interconnectedness and enduring influence of these eras. Unleash your passion for history, literature, and the arts, and discover the timeless relevance of the medieval and Renaissance legacies. Embrace the transformative power of the past and embark on a journey of knowledge and critical thinking.

Degree Requirements

Core (3 credits)

  • IDST 240 - Medieval and Renaissance Perspectives

Electives (15 credits from at least three different disciplines)

  • CLST 201 - The Mythic Imagination
  • ENGL 200 - Literary Foundations I: Ancient-17th Century
  • ENGL 271 - Arthurian Legend in Fiction and Film
  • ENGL 312 - History of the English Language
  • ENGL 372 - The Metaphysics of Love in British Literature
  • ENGL 373 - Myth, Legend & Romance in Medieval Britain
  • ENGL 421 - Shakespeare
  • FNAR 202 - Survey of World Art II
  • FNAR 373 - Italian Renaissance Art
  • FNAR 376 - Medieval Art
  • FNAR 378 - Baroque Art
  • FNAR 379 - Northern Renaissance Art
  • FREN 351 - Studies in the Early Modern Era
  • FREN 354 - French Women Writers
  • GERM 311 - German Cultural History
  • GERM 351 - Studies in the Early Modern Era
  • HIST 111 - Ancient & Medieval World
  • HIST 308 - Tudor and Stuart Britain
  • HIST 310 - The Reformation Era
  • HIST 313 - British Empires, 1500-present
  • HIST 331 - The Renaissance Era
  • HIST 365 - History of Islam
  • HIST 380 - High and Late Middle Ages
  • HIST 381 - Medieval England
  • HIST 481 - The Crusades
  • HIST 406 - Gender in Premodern Europe
  • HIST 415 - The Byzantine Empire
  • HNRS 100 - Quest for Camelot
  • HNRS 321 - Myths of Transformation
  • LATN 200 - Latin and Its Living Legacy
  • MUSC 303 - History of Western Music I
  • PHIL 201 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
  • PHIL 202 - Modern Philosophy
  • PHIL 349 - Islamic Philosophy
  • PHIL 451 - The Great Philosophers
  • RSTD 212 - Religions of the West
  • RSTD 312 - Religion and the Arts
  • THEA 310 - Theater History I
Course Catalog

Career Options

  • Researcher/Historian
  • Museum Curator
  • Educator/Professor
  • Archivist
  • Cultural Heritage Manager
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