The Major and Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies programs are administered by the Department of Philosophy. 

These are interdisciplinary programs that aim to promote integrated study through core courses of the period between Antiquity and the Modern Age (approx. 500-1700), commonly defined as the Medieval and the Early Modern, encompassing the Renaissance, the religious Reformations, the Age of European Expansion, and early colonialism.

Such an approach, which coordinates the methods and subjects of several disciplines, mirrors the pluralistic, interreligious, and global framework of the age. Core courses in Medieval and Early Modern Studies are intended to integrate the material and provide a common focus at the beginning of the programs. 

Courses in Medieval and Early Modern Studies are designated as MEMS. 

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Advising

Students must carefully plan their course selection and regularly consult with the program's designated academic advisor. 

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Declaring a Major or Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies 

Students wishing to declare a Major or Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies should consult the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science's iDeclare page. 

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Regulations for the Major Program

A Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies consists of all the general requirements of the Bachelor of Arts program, including a minimum of 36 credit hours chosen from the course offerings below, as follows: 

1. Students must choose courses in at least three different disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; 
2. 6 credit hours in Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1000 (or the former Medieval Studies 1000 (or the former Medieval Studies 2000); and Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1001; 
3. 6 credit hours in the study of the Latin language, normally Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1120 (or the former Medieval Studies 1120) or Classics 1120, and Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1121 (or the former Medieval Studies 1121) or Classics 1121, or 6 credit hours in another language studies course relevant to the program (for example, German or French). This requirement will be waived for English Honours students taking 6 credits in Middle or Old English as part of the English Honours program; 
4. 3 credit hours in one of Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2001 (or the former Medieval Studies 2001) or History 2320, or Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2002 (or the former Medieval Studies 2002) or History 2330, or Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2003 or History 2300; 
5. an additional 21 credit hours in Medieval Studies courses chosen from the table below, of which a minimum of 6 credit hours must be at the 3000-level or above, and a minimum of 6 credit hours must be in courses at the 4000-level.

As per the Degree Regulations, General and Honours Degrees, The Major Program, Major Programs of Study, students completing a Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies must choose a single discipline Minor or a second Major.

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Regulations for the Minor program

The Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies consists of a minimum of 24 credit hours chosen from the course offerings below as follows: 

1. Students must choose courses in at least three different disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; 
2. 6 credit hours in Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1000 (or the former Medieval Studies 1000 or the former Medieval Studies 2000); and Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1001; 
3. 3 credit hours in one of Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2001 (or the former Medieval Studies 2001) or History 2320, or Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2002 (or the former Medieval Studies 2002) or History 2330, or Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2003 or History 2300; 
4. An additional 15 credit hours chosen from the course offerings below, of which a minimum of 6 credit hours must be at the 3000-level or above, and a minimum of 3 credit hours must be at the 4000-level.

As per the Degree Regulations, General and Honours Degrees, The Minor Program, Minor Programs of Study, students completing a Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies must choose a single discipline Major. 

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Course Offerings

1. The Medieval and Early Modern Studies program provides exposure to courses in various disciplines within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. 
2. Not all courses are necessarily offered each year. 
3. Students must be careful not to register for different designations of the same course that is crosslisted with different departments. 
4. Normal departmental prerequisites for courses are applicable. 

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Joint Major in Medieval and Modern Studies 

As an alternative to a Minor or a second Major, a student may choose to complete a Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies and another eligible program in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Joint Major Program requires 3 fewer credit hours in each participating Major as prescribed in each program’s Calendar entry. For the Joint Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies, 3 fewer credit hours at the 2000-level shall be required to fulfill clause 1.d. of the Major in Medieval and Early Modern Studies above.