Medieval and early modern studies
| PROGRAM INFORMATION | ||
|---|---|---|
| Faculty: Humanities and Social Sciences | Campus: St. John's | |
| Department: Philosophy | Length: Four years | |
| Prospective students: Fill out our student inquiry form to receive updates from Memorial. | ||
| Department website | University Calendar | |
Medieval and early modern studies is an interdisciplinary program that aims to promote the integrated study of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period, defined as the interwined historical and cultural periods in Europe between Antiquity and the Modern Age (ca. 500-1700 CE). The influence of these periods is wide-ranging. Studying the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Period helps you to understand the historical developments in science, law, literature, art, architecture, and philosophy that, in addition to helping us understand these fields today, are also worth studying on their own merits. Studying these periods can also shed light on the origins of particular contemporary issues concerning class, religion, gender, colonialism, race, and conflict with and within the Middle East.
Medieval and early modern studies at Memorial
The medieval and early modern studies program is interdisciplinary, meaning that core courses are drawn from a number of different departments at Memorial. This integration of the methods and subject matter of several disciplines mirrors the pluralistic and inter-religious framework of the age.
The Queen Elizabeth II Library offers an array of journal holdings and books related to the field, as well as original 15th century manuscripts.
The medieval and early modern studies program is housed in the Department of Philosophy.
Applications are considered on a rolling basis. You are encouraged to apply by:
| Intake | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall (September) semester | March 1 |
| Winter (January) semester | Oct. 1 |
| Spring (May) semester | Feb. 1 |
You may apply for admission into the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences by indicating bachelor of arts as your program choice on the undergraduate application for admission. Direct entry into the faculty is subject to your meeting the general admission requirements for Memorial University.
You may choose Medieval and Early Modern Studies as your major at the time of application or you can explore your options and declare a major in a later semester by emailing registrar@mun.ca to make your choice official.
Have a look at a sample schedule of 10 courses you may need to take in your first year of the medieval and early modern studies program.
This is a sample only. Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals.
| FALL SEMESTER | WINTER SEMESTER |
|---|---|
| English 1090 (critical reading and writing (CRW) course) |
CRW course |
| first required language study (LS) course1 (Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1120 recommended) |
second required LS course1 (Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1121 recommended) |
| first required quantitative reasoning (QR) course | second required QR course |
| Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1000 | Medieval and Early Modern Studies 1001 |
| minor program course or elective (breadth of knowledge course encouraged) |
minor program course or elective (breadth of knowledge course encouraged) |
- Both LS courses must be in the same language. If your first language is not English and you do not meet the standards for entry into regular first-year English courses you may use English 1020 and 1021 to fulfill this requirement. Such students are permitted to complete up to an additional six credit hours in English CRW courses at the 1000 level in order to fulfill the CRW requirement.
Further assistance
For assistance with course selection, contact the Academic Advising Centre.
For additional program information, visit the Department of Philosophy or contact the undergraduate program director.
MEMS 1001 - Culture and Society in the Early Modern Period
MEMS 2494 - Medieval Genders and Identities
MEMS 3001 - Art, Architecture and Medieval Life
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