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.

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Making a Medieval Book

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Apply for an Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship

Applications due to CPS by October 16th!

Two scenes of medieval craft. On the left, a man kneels tending the fire in a modern experimental bloomery smelt. On the right, a medieval manuscript shows a scribe at work.

Medieval Experiential Learning Series

Join the Center for Premodern Studies for a series focused on learning about the medieval world through primary documents and hands-on experimentation with weaponry, armor…

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.