Medieval Studies

From the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the modern era, this interdisciplinary field of study, co-sponsored by St. Jerome’s University and the University of Waterloo, allows students to explore their particular interests, be exposed to new areas of study, and revisit neglected topics.

The study of the Middle Ages is fascinating and increasingly recognized as vital to the understanding of the formation of modern civilization. The roots of our culture stem from the Medieval world which preserved and enlarged upon classical heritage. Medieval Studies at St. Jerome’s University is supported by several academic departments, including History, Classical Studies, English, Fine Arts, French and Italian Studies, Spanish and Latin American Studies, Music, and Philosophy.

Medieval Studies undergraduate studies

The following is a list of the programs and academic plans offered through the department of Medieval Studies, including Three-Year General Medieval Studies, Four-Year General Medieval Studies, Honours Medieval Studies, and Honours Medieval Studies (Arts and Business Co-op and Regular).

The courses offered by the St. Jerome's University Medieval Studies department are listed below.

For information on academic plans please visit Medieval Studies on the Programs and Plans section of the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar.

Please contact Ryan Touhey, St. Jerome's University Associate Professor/Co-Director, Medieval Studies or David Porreca, University of Waterloo Associate Professor/Co-Director, Medieval Studies at 519-888-4567 x42436 for more information about the program.

Instructors

Steven Bednarski, Professor

Norm Klassen, Professor

Bruno Tremblay, Associate Professor

Courses

The following courses are offered at St. Jerome's University in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Fall 2024

Course Course title Campus Instructor
MEDVL 115/HIST 115 Crusading Through the Middle Ages STJ Fulton
MEDVL 252 Medieval Monsters ONLNJ Moore
MEDVL 260/HIST 260 Medieval Europe c.300-c.1500 STJ Bednarski
MEDVL 307/HHUM 307 Concepts of Health and Disease in Western Medical History ONLNJ McCarthy

Winter 2025

No courses in Winter 2025

View the complete listing of MEDVL courses in the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar