Medieval and Renaissance Studies Minor

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This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the medieval and Renaissance periods. The program reflects the nature of knowledge during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, a period in which theologians wrote poetry, poets studied philosophy, philosophers pursued scientific truths, and scientists produced works of art. We offer a set of related courses that open up not only the medieval and Renaissance periods, but also the classical origins of those periods and the global contexts in which they took place.

Minor Requirements:

Six courses (19-21 credits) chosen in conference with advisor:

Required Courses:

Foundation Course (recommended as first course in the minor):
HIST 275 - Medieval and Renaissance Europe
Three Area Courses:
Three courses selected from approved offerings of three different departments. See below for list of approved courses from art history, English, French, history, Spanish, Italian, political science, and theology.
Two courses from approved list of elective courses or designated areas

Approved Area Courses:

Approved Elective Courses

Apparel Design and Merchandising:
APRL 360 - History of Dress
History Courses:
HIST 261 - Greek Civilization Golden Age
HIST 262 - The Roman World
HIST 270 - The Silk Road
HIST 291 - Europe Between Popes and Kings
Liberal Arts and Sciences Seminars:
LAS 459 - Mask, Individual, and Society
LAS 478 - Change for the Better, Virtue and Conversion
Philosophy Courses:
PHIL 341 - Greek Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle
Political Science Courses:
POSC 310 - Classical Political Philosophy
Theology Courses:
THEO 232 - New Testament II: Acts, Paul, and Other Writings

Additional Requirements:

Minors must complete an integrative project either through intensifying an approved course or by enrolling in MRST 395 or 495. The capstone project or intensification will count toward the elective credits.
Students must take 13 credits, including the foundation, at Dominican University or in an approved study abroad program.
Students must take classes in at least three departments.
At least one class must be taken above the 300 level.
Students must maintain a C- average in all courses that count toward the minor.
Students may not take courses that count towards the minor on a satisfactory/fail basis.

Additional Information

Students may petition the medieval and Renaissance studies director to waive the foundation course if they can demonstrate satisfactory completion of substantively equivalent college-level material.
Students may petition the medieval and Renaissance studies director to consider credit for additional classes; this may include relevant directed and independent studies.
Study abroad programs may count for credit toward the minor depending on which options students select. Students should consult with the study abroad director and director of medieval and Renaissance studies.

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