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About the Program

Medieval and Renaissance Studies is comprised of the faculty in various disciplines across campus whose research and teaching falls within the period from Late Antiquity to the Early Modern era, covering an expansive geographical range.

  • The Dome of the Rock, in Jerusalem.

  • 14th century sculpted head of a bishop, from the Musee Augustine in Toulouse, originally from the Franciscan convent of the city; by anonymous sculptor known as the “Rieux master.”

  • Vault from Norwich Cathedral cloister, 1297-1430

    The vault from Norwich Cathedral cloister, 1297-1430, England

  • Side aisle vaulting in St. Vitus, Prague

    Side aisle vaulting in St. Vitus, Prague, c. 1350

An Interdisciplinary Approach

The strength of Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Dartmouth lies in our interdisciplinarity, with faculty housed in wide ranging departments across the Humanities and Social Sciences. We offer students a way to modify a major with Medieval and Renaissance studies, allowing them to add interdisciplinary breadth within their course of study.  We sponsor the Medieval Seminar, which gathers interested faculty twice a term to share work in progress. And we sponsor further colloquia and conferences aimed at our intellectual community. We warmly welcome faculty and other scholars from the area who wish to participate. To be added to our distribution list, please email us.