Trial Against the Templars Facsimile Collection: A Medieval Research Group Quaestio Showcase

Join us for a presentation by Dr. Robert Berkhofer about the Trial Against the Templars facsimile collection. Dr. Berkhofer is a professor of medieval history at Western Michigan University. He is currently the director of the Medieval Institute.

This event is hosted by the Medieval Research Group as part of their Quaestio monthly showcases.

This event is Global Engagement Program credit eligible.

About the collection

The Trial Against the Templars facsimile collection comprises transcriptions of testimony concerning accusations of heresy against French knights of the Christian military religious order of the Poor Knights of Christ and the Temple of Solomon. The documents in this collection provide a unique insight into the events that led to the suppression of the order in 1312.

About the Medieval Research Group

The Medieval Research Group (MRG) is a joint initiative of the Medieval Institute and the Zhang Legacy Collections Center at Western Michigan University to create opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to carry out research, learn about University resources, share their work with others, and build community.

MRG Quaestio meets monthly, every second Friday at 3:00 p.m. in the Zhang Legacy Collections Center. Once a month, faculty members showcase a favorite research resource such as a facsimile, database or software provided through WMU Libraries.