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The Faculty of Arts offers a Minor Field of specialization in Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies. Students intending to pursue this Minor should consult with the Program Director for selection of the courses appropriate to the Minor and to their interest and background.

This 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. The Minor is desirable for students contemplating graduate level work in related fields.

For guidance on where to get program advice, see the Faculty of Arts website under http://arts.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/student-support.

The Field of Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies consists of the subject areas listed below.  Specific course choices require Faculty approval.

1. The Fine Arts (Departments of Art, Drama, and Music): Courses in the relevant period chosen from Art History, Music History and Literature, Music Performance, Drama.

2. History (Departments of Greek and Roman Studies, and History): Late Antique, Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation History.

3. Language and Literature (Departments of Greek and Roman Studies; English; French, Italian and Spanish; Germanic and Slavic Studies; and Religious Studies): Courses in the relevant period chosen from Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish.

4. Philosophy, Politics and Religion (Departments of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies): Courses focusing on the relevant period from offerings of these Departments.