Introduction
Have you ever wondered:
Have you ever wondered:
- How warfare affected medieval and Renaissance society?
- What lovers told their ladies?
- What the Church thought of sex and violence?
- What myths people believed?
- What dragons and monsters symbolized?
- What caused the Crusades?
- What the Church taught in the schools?
- Why people went on pilgrimages?
Declare a minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies! It will help you answer these questions and more.
The minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies requires 18 hours in courses covering material prior to 1600 (and English Renaissance literature through 1700). Click here to review the program requirements (PDF).
How is this program useful to your college career and beyond? The Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor program offers a unique opportunity to
- broaden background for specialized graduate study.
- make cross-cultural connections.
- focus elective courses in a time period.
- explore the context for your own special interests in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
- make interdisciplinary connections in art, music, literature, history, politics, religion, and philosophy.
- prepare for teaching at all levels -- elementary, secondary, and college.
- gain valuable background in European culture for travel and for careers in international business.
Students have opportunities to create and participate in trips and activities outside of class, including an evening of medieval and Renaissance music, readings, and cuisine.
Questions may be e-mailed to Dr. Phillip Stump at stump@lynchburg.edu.