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Minor

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Overview

The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Minor is for students interested in focusing on these particular historical periods and how they manifest in a variety of disciplines. Students must take 6 courses (18 credits) from the course curriculum list below. Courses must come from at least 3 departments; students may focus specifically on the Medieval or Renaissance period, or they can combine courses from both periods. Students' coursework may focus on Western Europe or take a broader view of Medieval and Renaissance geography to include the Middle East, the Far East, and even the Americas. Courses may "double count" with a student's major or additional minor. Other special topics courses may be approved for the minor by the coordinator.

Coordinator: Angela Weisl, English

Curriculum

List of Approved Medieval and Renaissance Studies Courses

Art History

  • ARTH 2112: Medieval Art
  • ARTH 2113: Italian Art of the Renaissance
  • ARTH 3101/CORE 3130: The Art of St. Peter’s
  • ARTH 3141: Special Topics in Art History
  • ARTH 3142/CORE 3132: The Art and Experience of Pilgrimage

Music History

  • MUHI 1137: Gregorian Chant: Notation Methods of Singing

Catholic Studies

  • CAST 3028-WB Worship and Holy Images in the Catholic Church
  • CAST 3994 (CORE 3748) Foundation of Christian Culture
  • CAST 3998 (CORE 3762) Italy in the Footsteps of the Saints

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Angela Weisl
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David P. Bénéteau
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Charlotte Nichols
Associate Professor of Art History  ( retired )
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