Medieval and Renaissance Studies

The Ohio State University

United States of America, Columbus

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The Ohio State University

United States of America , Columbus

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Columbus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Aug-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

TRY 35,018 / Year

Next Intake 24-Aug-2022

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

About

Be introduced to the pre- and early-modern era, spanning late antiquity to the mid-seventeenth century. Study historical traditions and reflect on the presence of the past in a twenty-first-century world.

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Degree: BA

Campus: Columbus

College: Arts and Sciences

Medieval and Renaissance studies provides a wide-ranging introduction to the medieval and early modern eras, spanning late antiquity to the mid-seventeenth century and reaching from Europe to cultures around the globe. It is adaptable to individual student interests, emphasizing historical traditions but also promoting reflection on the presence of the past in a fast-moving twenty-first-century world. The major offers excellent preparation for humanities graduate programs, but also provides a useful and well-rounded education for any student who values history, culture and the arts in their broadest sense.

The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, one of the oldest and most highly developed centers at Ohio State and one of the few that offers its own course of study, administers the major. The center promotes interdisciplinary scholarship that crosses traditional historical and geographical boundaries.

The medieval and Renaissance studies major opens doors onto the history, literature, arts, philosophies and religions of Europe, the Mediterranean world, the Near East and Asia. And itâ€™s easy to get involved in the centerâ€™s intellectual life outside the classroom: the center annually runs a scholarly lecture series, an evening film series, a two-day Popular Culture and the Deep Past conference/festival, and competitions for essay prizes and travel funding.

Get started

Upon admission to the university, students can declare a major in medieval and Renaissance studies within the College of Arts and Sciences. Interested students should contact undergraduate advisors in both the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and Arts and Sciences Advising.

Curriculum

Taught by professors from several different departments, the medieval and Renaissance studies curriculum is fundamentally interdisciplinary. Students learn about literary, artistic, musical and other historical traditions; develop foreign language abilities; and acquire analytical skills applicable to both ancient and modern artifacts, ranging from manuscripts to MP3s.

The major consists of 33 hours of course work offered by the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and its affiliated departments, including six credit hours of foreign language above the General Education (GE) requirement. Contact the associate director (the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies undergraduate advisor) for specific information.

Specific course choices are worked out on an individual basis and will vary according to the studentâ€™s particular interests. A concentration in a primary field will be complemented by select courses in other disciplines which will provide a solid foundation in the culture of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance as well as the tools required to pursue more advanced study of these periods in a given area.

Study abroad

Medieval and Renaissance studies students may fulfill some major requirements through relevant study abroad programs offered by affiliated departments, including:

archaeological dig in Trim, Ireland (Department of History)
courses in the Literary Locations program with a focus on premodern sites and literature (Department of English)
Engineering the Castles of England and Wales (College of Engineering)

Research

Majors can choose to write a senior thesis and compete in the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum with projects written in Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies courses such as Manuscript Studies and History of the Book.

The CMRS annually recognizes excellence in undergraduate research through the Stanley J. Kahrl Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Essay. Students may submit papers on any area of medieval or Renaissance studies written for any course.

Student organizations

The Mappa Mundi Club is a group of undergraduate students who are enthusiastic about medieval and Renaissance studies, both in the classroom and out. They run monthly meetings in which an invited faculty member informally discusses his or her research or answers membersâ€™ questions about preparing for graduate school. The Mappa Mundi Club also collaborates with other groups and events on campus, such as the Medieval and Renaissance Graduate Students Association. They have previously sponsored a session at the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Popular Culture and the Deep Past conference and regularly attended their Film Series screenings. For more information, check out the Mappa Mundi Facebook page.

Possible careers

When you earn a degree in medieval and Renaissance studies, potential employers and graduate school admissions committees will know that youâ€™ve engaged in research, academic writing and critical thinking across several disciplines.

Graduate of this interdisciplinary liberal arts education are attractive to many employers who seek to hire graduates with liberal arts backgrounds to teach languages, literature and history in private secondary schools; to work in staff and administrative roles in educational institutions at all levels; and to take up entry-level positions in publishing, media, state and local government, the nonprofit sector, and museums and other institutions that offer educational programming and outreach. The skills students develop also provide well-rounded intellectual preparation for law and business school.

Additionally, students may go on to pursue master's and doctoral degrees in affiliated disciplines, such as comparative studies, English, French, Italian, German, Greek, history, history of art, Islamic studies, Jewish studies, Latin, linguistics, music history, philosophy, Slavic languages and literatures, Spanish and Portuguese, theatre, and theology. Others may choose to pursue a Master of Library and Information Science or to receive further training in historical preservation and conservation, en route to exciting careers in museums, libraries and archives.

Students can explore career options through Career Connection and the Arts and Sciences Career Services Office. Providing complementary services, Career Connection focuses on helping students establish a career direction, while the Arts and Sciences Career Services Office assists students with finding internshipsâ€”experiences that are essential to test out the suitability of career fields they are considering.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Criteria of our holistic review, in no particular order.

Successful completion of university preparatory courses
High school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA
Standardized test score (ACT or SAT); Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for ACT or SAT scores
Ohio State has adopted a TEST-OPTIONAL policy for 2022 applicants. Learn more.
Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community
Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement (e.g., co-curricular activities, work experiences or military service)
Status as a first-generation university student
Demonstration of outstanding talent in a particular area
High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors
Eligibility for and likelihood of benefiting from organized support services at Ohio State

Enrollment in your intended major

Once it is determined that you are admissible, you will be considered for enrollment in the college of your intended major. Read about

English Program Requirements

we require evidence of English language proficiency, unless you have completed three full years of school at a U.S. regionally accredited high school or if you are a citizen of, or have received a bachelor’s degree from, Australia, Belize, British Caribbean, British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana, Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, Scotland, the United States or Wales.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

TRY 35,018

How to Apply

How do I submit scores?

Ohio State has adopted a TEST-OPTIONAL policy for 2022 applicants. Learn more.

Tips for sending scores to Ohio State

Scores must come directly from the testing agency. When you register for the ACT or SAT, indicate that you want your scores sent to Ohio State.
If you already took the test but didn't send your scores to Ohio State, you can order them for a fee. Order in advance to be sure scores reach us by the application deadline.
We must receive standardized test scores by your application deadline (either November 1 or February 1 for autumn semester applicants).
October 2 (SAT) and October 23 (ACT) are your last 2021 test dates if you want your scores to be considered for our November 1 early action deadline. Important! If you plan to test on those dates, you must request that Ohio State receive scores when you register for the test. And please note: If you choose to have your scores considered, you won’t be able to review scores from these dates prior to submitting your application by the November 1 deadline.
Applicants who will have been out of high school for two or more years by their term of enrollment are not required to submit scores.

Is the essay required?

The essay is not required for either the ACT or SAT.

Should I take a standardized test more than once?

Ohio State looks at the highest composite score from a single test date. Taking the test (and having scores sent to us) more than once, while not required, may work to your advantage.

How does Ohio State look at scores?

When considering students for admission or Honors and Scholars selection, we consider the best official composite / combined score from a single test administration. Ohio State does not mix sub-scores from multiple tests.

These items plus the Common Application (STEP 3) make up a complete application. We must receive all items by the deadline to consider your application on time.

Official transcripts

High school transcripts

Request that your high school or secondary school send transcripts / documents / official copies of examination certificates for coursework from the final four years (grades 9-12) to Ohio State.

How to send your transcripts to Ohio State:

Your high school counselor can upload the transcripts / documents / official copies of examination certificates using Common App, Naviance or other secure electronic delivery service.
Your high school counselor can email the transcripts to [email protected].
If electronic submission is not possible, please mail your official transcripts to our express mail address.
Faxed transcripts will not be accepted.

Foreign language documents must be translated into English by the issuing institution, an authorized translator or a teacher of the language. Any additional requirements will be posted to your Applicant Center, so be sure to check your application status regularly after you've applied.

Official ACT or SAT scores

Ohio State has adopted a TEST-OPTIONAL policy for 2022 applicants. Learn more.

How do I submit my scores?

We must receive your official ACT or SAT score sent electronically directly from the testing agency. Scores from transcripts will not be considered. Read more about score requirements in STEP 1.

Optional: Recommendation from a teacher or counselor

While not required, your counselor may send a maximum of two letters of recommendation electronically through the Common Application.

If an electronic option isn’t available, your counselor may email your letter(s) to [email protected]; the letter must include your first and last name and OSU ID number, found on the email we send acknowledging receipt of your application. Letters sent via email are subject to sender verification.

Official proof of English language skills

You must request that your testing agency send official scores electronically to Ohio State demonstrating the English proficiency level outlined below:

TOEFL (internet-based test or internet-based test Home Edition*): 79 or higher
IELTS or IELTS Indicator*: 6.5 or higher
ACT: 21 or higher on the English section
SAT: 27 or higher on the Reading Test
Duolingo*: 105 or higher

You are exempt from this requirement if you have completed three full years of school at a U.S. regionally accredited high school or if you are a citizen of, or have received a bachelor’s degree from, Australia, Belize, British Caribbean, British West Indies, Canada (except Quebec), England, Guyana, Ireland, Liberia, New Zealand, Scotland, the United States or Wales.

Ohio State has an intensive English program for students who wish to improve their language skills called the American Language Program. A separate application is required for this program. Ohio State does not offer conditional admission to students who enroll in the American Language Program.

*To accommodate applicants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Ohio State University will accept Duolingo, the IELTS Indicator and the TOEFL internet-based test Home Edition from any international student applying for spring 2022 or autumn 2022 admission. All Duolingo test takers are required to take an English placement exam upon arrival to campus. TOEFL Home Edition and IELTS Indicator test takers are required to take an English placement exam upon arrival unless they qualify for a TOEFL or IELTS score exemption.