The minor in Medieval studies (MDST) offers students the opportunity to acquire an understanding of the historical, cultural, and social forces that shaped western civilization during the Middle Ages. Students can choose from an interdisciplinary variety of existing courses and several newly-created courses and will be encouraged to consult with members of the Medieval Studies Advisory Committee on opportunities for studying medieval culture in situ. This minor will be especially useful for students of those fields that touch on the study of the Middle Ages, such as

• History
• English
• Political Science
• Philosophy and Religious Studies
• Art History
• Music
• Theatre and Dance
• Modern Languages

In addition, this minor may be a useful preparation for those students considering graduate school in any of these fields.