What is the Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies Minor?
The medieval, renaissance and reformation studies minor at Saint Joseph’s University studies the development of Western civilization through the lens of the medieval renaissance and reformation periods. As a minor in medieval renaissance and reformation studies, you are encouraged to choose elective courses that focus on the history, literature, thought and institutions of the medieval and renaissance periods. You will learn how to analyze historical texts and works of art, write critically and consider the historical, social, religious, creative and linguistic developments from the medieval period.
Ways to Study This Minor
While the medieval, renaissance and reformation studies minor can be paired with a wide range of majors, it is often selected by those majoring in:
- History
- English
- Theology
- French
- Italian
- German
What Can I Do with a Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies Minor?
By combining coursework from different disciplines, you will gain a broader understanding of the formation of the art, culture, science and theology of the periods and how they impact the world we know today. Students have gone on to pursue careers in education, publishing, law and library sciences, among other fields. Graduates have secured jobs as:
- Historians
- Lawyers
- Writers
- Museum Curators
- Research Assistants
- History Teachers
How Will Studying the Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation Studies Minor Prepare Me for a Career?
Completing the medieval, renaissance and reformation minor at Saint Joseph’s University will leave you with an understanding of the origins of your own and others’ education track and an appreciation for history and culture. Students minoring in medieval renaissance and reformation studies have gone on to study law as well as earn master’s in English, history and more. Medieval renaissance and reformation studies minors have been offered full scholarships for graduate study, have completed summer internships at sites including the Navy Historical Center in Washington, D.C. and have won the prestigious St. Andrew’s Fellowship, which funds a year of study abroad in Scotland.
