n the college of Arts and Sciences at the University
of Pittsburgh, members of several Departments have joined together to
create a strong vital, and growing interdisciplinary program focusing
on the medieval and Renaissance periods. The Program in Medieval
and Renaissance Studies attempts to recreate the interlocking of many
disciplines that characterized medieval and Renaissance culture.
The modern division into academic disciplines does not adequately
reflect the complexity of European culture at this time. For
example, some theologians wrote literary works, some poets were well
versed in philosophy, some scientists were theologians, artists were
inspired by religious ideas as were political theorists.
e offer a set of interlocking courses in literature, philosophy,
and religion, music, the fine arts, the history of science and the
history of society. Students who participate fully in the
Program have the opportunity to earn a certificate. This
achievement, which attests to their stamina and commitment beyond the
usual requirements of the bachelor's degree, is one means of
suggesting strength of mind and purpose to any employer or graduate
school.
ut medieval and Renaissance studies are not only for those who
choose to make these periods one focus of their college years.
The range of Departments and courses allows all undergraduates at the
University to satisfy one or several of their General-Education
requirements (in Foreign Culture, Literature, Music/Art, Philosophy,
History, and Writing) and at the same time learn about the roots of
our own civilization. Three-credit and one-credit MRST
electives offer additional variety and perspective to any
undergraduate degree program, whatever the major field may be.
The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program also offers a Graduate
Certificate, which can be obtained together with an MA or PhD in one
of the departments participating in the Program.
ormal course offerings in the MRST Program are supplemented
each year by a series of lectures given by outstanding scholars in a
variety of disciplines, and by symposia on medieval and Renaissance
Studies.
he Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program at the University of
Pittsburgh was organized in 1968 to promote interest in the field and
to facilitate the exchange of ideas among scholars working in medieval
and Renaissance Studies, not only at the University of Pittsburgh, but
also at other colleges and universities in the Greater Pittsburgh
area. To these ends, the MRST Program organizes lectures and
symposia and publishes an informational newsletter.
n the college of Arts and Sciences at the University
of Pittsburgh, members of several Departments have joined together to
create a strong vital, and growing interdisciplinary program focusing
on the medieval and Renaissance periods. The Program in Medieval
and Renaissance Studies attempts to recreate the interlocking of many
disciplines that characterized medieval and Renaissance culture.
The modern division into academic disciplines does not adequately
reflect the complexity of European culture at this time. For
example, some theologians wrote literary works, some poets were well
versed in philosophy, some scientists were theologians, artists were
inspired by religious ideas as were political theorists.
e offer a set of interlocking courses in literature, philosophy,
and religion, music, the fine arts, the history of science and the
history of society. Students who participate fully in the
Program have the opportunity to earn a certificate. This
achievement, which attests to their stamina and commitment beyond the
usual requirements of the bachelor's degree, is one means of
suggesting strength of mind and purpose to any employer or graduate
school.
ut medieval and Renaissance studies are not only for those who
choose to make these periods one focus of their college years.
The range of Departments and courses allows all undergraduates at the
University to satisfy one or several of their General-Education
requirements (in Foreign Culture, Literature, Music/Art, Philosophy,
History, and Writing) and at the same time learn about the roots of
our own civilization. Three-credit and one-credit MRST
electives offer additional variety and perspective to any
undergraduate degree program, whatever the major field may be.
The Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program also offers a Graduate
Certificate, which can be obtained together with an MA or PhD in one
of the departments participating in the Program.
ormal course offerings in the MRST Program are supplemented
each year by a series of lectures given by outstanding scholars in a
variety of disciplines, and by symposia on medieval and Renaissance
Studies.
he Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program at the University of
Pittsburgh was organized in 1968 to promote interest in the field and
to facilitate the exchange of ideas among scholars working in medieval
and Renaissance Studies, not only at the University of Pittsburgh, but
also at other colleges and universities in the Greater Pittsburgh
area. To these ends, the MRST Program organizes lectures and
symposia and publishes an informational newsletter.