Medieval studies focuses on the period between 300 and 1500 CE. The Medieval studies program at the UO is interdisciplinary and combines knowledge and research in areas such as art history, history, languages, philosophy, and religion. Students can study this important period in human history by choosing unique courses from a range of different departments and topics. Students can enhance their understanding of this history by studying languages such as Medieval Latin, Old English, or Classical Arabic.
Medieval studies gives students opportunity to learn a variety of desirable and transferable skills while they cultivate unique ways of thinking about deep cultural issues, a variety of philosophical ideas and practical problems, and various forms of media. Want something unusual? Choose Medieval studies.