Center for Medieval Studies

Our scholars explore the connections of medieval peoples, literatures, languages and experiences across the globe, creating dialogues that investigate historical periods, cultural production, and the modern reception of the Middle Ages.

A 4th grade student holds up an large manuscript page

Making a Medieval Book

Recent News

Manuscript of Poema de Yúçuf, Biblioteca Nacional Madrid

Call for CPS 2023-24 Research Workshops

Apply by June 16, 2023

Statue of Alfonso X of Castile, seated with scroll in hand. Outside on steps leading up to Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid.

Apply for a 2023-24 CPS Fellowship

CPS is now accepting 2023-24 applications for Saltus, McNally, Union Pacific, and Dissertation Development Fellowships

Vintage poscard "Greetings from KALAMAZOO, Michigan with images of buildings in the letters of Kalamazoo.

International Congress of Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University

The Center for Premodern Studies will host panels and provides transportation to the International Medieval Congress of Medieval Studies/Kalamazoo in May 2023.

Apply for a CPS Dissertation Fellowship

Apply to be a CPS Dissertation Fellow! Applications are Due February 13, 2023.

A brightly colored illustrated map of the Mediterranean Sea Basin

CFP: Diasporic Legacies of the Mediterranean

The Diasporic Legacies Conference will be held on the UMN campus 27-28 April, 2023.

Upcoming Events

Portion of "Frogs in Writing Contest" by artist Ogawa Haritsu, c. 1738. A frog writes Japanese letters on a large board with his tongue.

In-Person

June 09, 2023

MIA Tour: "Art of Literacy in Early Modern Japan"

Join CPS at Minneapolis Institute of Art on June 9 for an exhibit tour by Mai Yamaguchi.