Hosted by the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University, the International Congress on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of thousands of scholars interested in medieval studies. The Congress embraces the study of all aspects of the Middle Ages, extending into late antiquity and the early modern period, including—but not limited to—history, language, literature, linguistics, art, archaeology, religion, science, medicine, music, drama, philosophy, gender, sexuality, mysticism and technology, as well as medievalism.
61st International Congress on Medieval Studies
The 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies will take place Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, 2026.
ICMS 2025 meeting site is now open
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The Call for Sessions for ICMS 2026 is now open
Submit a proposal for a session at the 61st Congress, May 14–16, 2026 at Western Michigan University.
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