Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Medieval & Renaissance Studies is cross-cultural in design and covers the time-period from Late Antiquity (ca. 400) to the seventeenth century. Through the interdisciplinary study of history, art, religion, language and literature, students will develop an integrated understanding of medieval and early modern civilization. Its legacy, along with its intellectual and social diversity, enhances our understanding not only of the past but of present society.
Minor or Integrative Studies Concentration Requirements
The minor/concentration in Medieval and Renaissance Studies consists of 15 credit hours from the courses (CABR) listed below. Students must include courses from three disciplines.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Art History | ||
| Erly Christian Byzan Art | ||
| Early Medieval Art and Architecture | ||
| Late Medieval Art and Architecture | ||
| Women in Medieval Art | ||
| Italian Renaissance Art and Architecture | ||
| Renaissance & Reformation Art | ||
| Baroque Art and Architecture | ||
| Comparative Literature | ||
| Writing Women in Renaissance | ||
| English | ||
| Shakespeare on Film | ||
| Renaissance Heroes, Lovers, Explorers | ||
| English Lit 1600-1660 | ||
| Shakespeare I: Earlier Works | ||
| Shakespeare II: Later Works | ||
| Major Renaissance Poets & Playwrights | ||
| Shakespeare's Contemporaries | ||
| History | ||
| The Reformation Era: 1500-1648 | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Medieval Philosophy | ||
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for the minor/concentration. The GPA is based on all coursework required within the minor (excluding prerequisites).
- The use of transfer credit, field placements, internships, seminars, S/E graded courses, and independent study/research courses is limited to 3 credits in a 12 credit hour minor/concentration and 6 credits in a 15 credit hour and above minor/concentration.
- Courses within a minor/concentration cannot be taken as Pass/Fail (P/F).
- Minors requiring 12 credits may share one course with a major. Minors requiring 15 credits or more may share two courses with a major. This does not apply to concentrations for the Integrative Studies major.