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The Minor allows for the study of cultural phenomena in their social context and historical unfolding from late Antiquity to the Early Modern Era (e.g., literature, religion, philosophy, music, drama, and art). At the same time, it permits specialization in one specific phenomenon, era, culture or society. For example, specific courses may be combined to create a specialization in Renaissance Italy or Medieval Thought.

The Minor is intended to complement Major programs in related fields. It offers an integrated course of study which enhances the learning experience and promotes a cross-cultural understanding of a formative age in European civilization. Desirable for students contemplating graduate level work in related fields.

The Minor is composed of at least five full-course equivalents of which three must be at the senior level, to a maximum of six full-course equivalents.

Students intending to minor in Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies must consult with the Associate Dean (Academic Programs and Student Affairs), Faculty of Humanities for selection and approval of the courses appropriate to the Minor.

The minimum requirements for the Minor program are:

1. One full-course equivalent each from three of the four Subject Areas listed below;

2. Two additional full-course equivalents from any single Subject Area or combination of two Areas listed below.

Subject Areas:

• Arts (Departments of Art, Drama, and Music): Course in the relevant period chosen from Art History, Music History and Literature, Music Performance, Drama.
• History (Departments of Greek and Roman Studies, and History): Late Antique, Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation History.
• Language and Literature (Departments of Greek and Roman Studies; English; French, Italian and Spanish; Germanic and Slavic Studies; and Religious Studies): Course in the relevant period chosen from Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish.
• Philosophy, Political Science and Religion (Departments of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies): Course in the relevant period chosen from offerings of these Departments

Students are urged to take at least one course in History, and to gain proficiency in at least one ancient and a second modern language if they plan to proceed to graduate school.

Note: Some of the courses relevant to this Minor may have prerequisites.

Courses used to fulfill requirements for the Minor may not also be used to fulfill requirements for a Major.