Nicholas Smith, PhD

Degrees/Certifications

• PhD - Medieval History, University of Durham, U.K., 2007-2010
• MA - Medieval History, University of Durham, U.K., 2006-2007
• BA - History, Colorado University, 2000-2004

Experience

• August 2011 - present - Adjunct Instructor of History, Lynchburg College

• 2008 - 2010 - Seminar Leader, Durham University

• 2008 - 2009 - Joint head of Durham University's Medieval and Renaissance Postgraduate Discussion Group

• 2006 - 2008 - Gave talks to students at Mountainside Elementary, Ft. Carson, Colo., on the importance of education, attending college, and my experiences in Europe

• 2006 - 2008 - Served as Treasurer for St. Chad's College Middle Common Room, Durham, U.K.

• 2005 - 2006 - Participated in historical demonstrations and lectures at local elementary schools

Teaching Areas

• World Civilizations to 1600
• Latin Christendom and the World, 1000-1300
• Medieval Europe, 500-1500
• Medieval England
• Twelfth Century Renaissance

Publications, Presentations, and Research

• 2007 - Presented on scutage rates in Medieval England (Durham MRPDG)
• 2008 - Participated in Palaeographical Workshop in conjunction with the Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, Toronto (PIMS)
• 2009 - Presented on military tenure and the church (St. Chad's College)
• 2009 - Organized, led, and chaired a conference on "Authority in Medieval and Renaissance Europe," attended by delegates from institutions throughout the U.K. and Europe (Durham MRPDG)

Honors and Awards

• Graduated Cum Laude with a BA in History, 2004
• Overseas Research Students Award to fund a PhD in Medieval History, 2007
• Awarded master's degree with distinction in Medieval History, 2008

Professional Affiliations

• American Historical Association
• American Medieval Academy
• Durham University's Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Personal Information

I enjoy traveling, reading (particularly the works of Rafael Sabatini), hiking, and getting lost in hedge mazes.