Overview
The minor in Medieval and Renaissance Studies takes students on an interdisciplinary voyage of discovery and re-examination of knowledge about the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Students will engage in hands-on work with primary sources and cutting-edge research to take a multifaceted, deeper look at this world.
Fast Facts
- Students conduct their own interdisciplinary research, collaborate with faculty, and present at national conferences.
- Our award-winning faculty are leading specialists in their fields.
- Trinity’s notable collection of Medieval and Renaissance material includes manuscripts, tapestries, maps, facsimiles, and early modern books.
- Graduates go on to top graduate and professional schools in education, law, museum studies, and library science.
What You'll Study
Explore the Rich Tapestry of History
Middle Ages
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Program Curriculum
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Michelangelo: A Media-based Approach
Media, the plural of medium, refers to the materials from which a work of art is made. ARTH 3447 approaches the body of Michelangelo's work by media: drawing, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Additionally, we will consider the artist's poetry and letters in detail.
Age of Leonardo: Art and Architecture in Italy 1475 - 1568
Selective introduction to the art and architecture of Italy from 1475-1568. The course will pay particular attention to the major artistic centers of Florence, Rome, Milan and Venice.
Shakespeare
An introduction to Shakespeare's plays with special attention to genre, periodization, and topical issues that situate Shakespeare's plays within their cultural context.
Early Book and Manuscript Lab
In this humanities lab students undertake substantial original research in premodern and early modern literature. Students will learn how to transcribe and edit previously unpublished Greek or Latin manuscripts and early print material and prepare their work for electronic publication.
Medieval Kingship: Power, Patronage, and Propaganda
This seminar, HIST 2430, introduces historical methods and skills through the intensive study of three medieval kings: Charlemagne, Emperor of the Franks; Otto I, Emperor of Germany; and Cnut the Great, king of England, Norway and Denmark.
Directed Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Individual work in areas not covered by other courses.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Women and Gender Studies (Minor)
French Studies (B.A.)
French Studies (Minor)
German (Minor)
Spanish (Minor)
Spanish (B.A.)
Latin (B.A.)
Latin (Minor)
History (B.A.)
History (Minor)
English (B.A.)
English (Minor)
Art History (B.A.)
Art History (Minor)
Religion (B.A.)
Religion (Minor)
Education (Minor)
Entrepreneurship (Minor)
International Studies (B.A.)
International Studies (Minor)
Music (B.A.)
Music (Minor)
Faculty
Masterful mentors, researchers, and experts
Students will thrive under an interdisciplinary faculty that brings a series of unique skillsets in the arts, language, literature, and history. Faculty have won awards and grants from some of the most prestigious national organizations, and give students the chance to collaborate on cutting-edge research projects.
Student Opportunities
Research, discover and engage
Research
Students enrolled in the Medieval and Renaissance studies program conduct independent research and can present research at regional and national academic and student leadership conferences.
Our students have:
- Identified unknown manuscripts
- Conducted archaeological digs
- Created invaluable digital editions of ancient texts
Trinity offers financial support for undergraduate research through fellowships and grants through resources such as the Undergraduate Research in the Arts & Humanities.
Study Abroad
Students are encouraged to study abroad, where a world of research and cultural exploration awaits. You can find subjects involving your desired source of study by visiting the libraries that house the primary documents and ancient artifacts of the culture you are interested in.
Internships
Trinity offers an established network of partners such as the San Antonio Museum of Art and the McNay.
Spaces and Facilities
Trinity’s Special Collections Library includes manuscripts, rare books, noteworthy editions, named collections of particular distinction, and the Trinity University Archives, and adds content to a number of digital collections.
Original manuscripts, or handwritten, centuries-old books, are rare possessions for a university to have. But Trinity possesses many of these early printed books, as well as tapestries and other unique media.
Lecture Series and Annual Events
The program hosts a student colloquium each year in which students in the minor give presentations on their research.
At this signature event, students present their large-scale research through a competitive and selective process in a conference-style forum.
When You Graduate
Students will graduate as creators and analysts, bringing a broader perspective to their understanding of the world around us and its foundations. They go on to top graduate and professional schools, prepared to enrich the world’s preservation and application of history and culture.
Careers
Tigers are valued for their powerful, diverse set of skills in research, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving. Graduates thrive in areas such as education, law, and library science.
Graduate Schools or Programs:
- Cambridge
- Colorado
- Fordham
- Stanford
- University College Dublin
- York
Career Areas:
- Education
- Law
- Library Studies
- Museum Studies
- Teaching
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