Medieval Institute

Medieval Institute
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5432 USA
(269) 387-8745

Undergraduate Students

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The Medieval Institute offers two undergraduate courses open to students from any major, as well as an an undergraduate minor for those who want to pursue their interest in medieval studies further. 

MDVL 1000

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Do you like: 

  • Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings?
  • RPGs or LARP?
  • Robin Hood or Vikings?
  • E-sports?
  • Renaissance Faires?
  • Board games like Catan or Carcassonne? 
Try MDVL 1000: The Middle Ages, Then and Now! 
 

MDVL 2000

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Are you interested in real medieval people and their: 

  • Relationships?
  • Heroism and villainy?
  • Different religions and cultures?
Try MDVL 2000: Medieval Encounters: Voices from the Past!

Minor

The minor in medieval studies offers you the opportunity to explore many of your own interests and combine them in new and interesting ways through a self-directed, globally focused program of study.

Accelerated Graduate Degree Program

The accelerated graduate degree program in medieval studies allows seniors to accumulate credits towards the completion of a Master of Arts in medieval studies while still enrolled as an undergraduate.