Medieval and Byzantine Studies - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

This major is offered through the College of Arts & Sciences. This program is no longer accepting new students

Core Courses - Take Two

ENG 351	Chaucer and His Age I	3
ENG 352	Chaucer and His Age II	3
HIST 235	Medieval World	3
HSHU 102	Charlemagne to Chaucer: Christian Life in the Middle Ages	3
TRS 220	Church Through the Ages: Paul to Luther	3

Note: Students may use either ENG 351 or ENG 352 towards the above requirement but not both.

Specialized Courses - Take Nine

MBS compiles a list of approved courses every semester. The list contains both courses offered directly through the Center (labelled MDST) and courses offered by other schools and departments that are relevant for the study of the Middle Ages. Only courses from the approved lists can be considered for MBS credit and students are required to consult their advisors to approve their individual choices.

For a list of current offerings, visit https://arts-sciences.catholic.edu/academics/interdisciplinary/mbs/courses.html

History and Social Structures - Take Two
Two courses (6 credits) in any aspect of western or non-western medieval history (e.g., social, political, institutional, economic, legal, cultural, gender studies, etc.).

Thought and Worship - Take Two
Two courses (6 credits) in medieval religions, theology, philosophy, or liturgy (also including non-Christian traditions).

Cultural and Artistic Expressions - Take Two
Two courses (6 credits) in medieval literatures, languages, art, architecture, music, or material culture.

Elective Courses - Take Three
Three additional courses from the three categories of Specialized Courses listed above. Electives may also include relevant language courses above and beyond the School's foreign language distribution requirement.

Senior Seminar

A 25-30-page scholarly essay (plus bibliography and apparatus) will be submitted in the spring semester of senior year as part of MDST 496.

MDST 496

Senior Seminar