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

Recent News

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Apply for an Interdisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship

Applications due by October 24!

Now accepting 2022 Union Pacific Research Grant Proposals

Apply by March 25!

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Transformation is in the Works

The Center for Early Modern History, the Center for Medieval Studies, and the Consortium for the Study of the Premodern World become the new Center for Premodern Studies.