Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Medieval Studies] From University of Chicago

Students interested in majoring in medieval studies should consult the program director by Autumn Quarter of their third year. Students interested in the minor should consult the program director by Spring Quarter of their third year. Twelve courses are required for the major, and six for the minor, distributed among a range of fields and disciplines. Students should select these courses from among those listed on the website, and should consult the program director if questions arise.

The program requires all majors to participate in a one-quarter reading and research course, usually in Winter Quarter of their fourth year, with the faculty member who has agreed to advise them in planning and writing the B.A. paper; students should register for a reading course in this faculty member's department. Depending upon the nature of the B.A. paper, students may wish to select a second reader from another field or discipline. The director of the Program in Medieval Studies will also serve as a reader of all B.A. papers.

Students who plan to apply to graduate school in a field related to medieval studies are strongly encouraged to acquire reading competence in at least one medieval language, such as Latin, Old French, Occitan, Old English, or other.