What is the present-day importance of the Middle Ages?

Many of the discussions we see in society today do not look any further back than a couple of generations at the most. This kind of short-term thinking leads to a limited viewpoint - a ‘provincialism of time’. Focusing on the culture of the Middle Ages in all its facets provides us with a different view on today’s problems: a long-term perspective, which invites a comparative approach.

Research and education in the field of medieval studies at Utrecht University is carried out at the Utrecht University Centre for Medieval Studies (UUCMS). The Utrecht-based medievalists share their knowledge of medieval culture with a wider audience in various ways.

  • Education

    The English-taught Research Master’s programme in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies focuses on the interdisciplinary study of the material, social, and intellectual developments in Europe.

    Master's programme
  • Research

    UCMS coordinates the manifold research initiatives developed by the medievalists working at Utrecht University.

    Current projects
Areas of expertise: texts | visual culture | music | philosophy | religion | Latin | vernaculars | manuscripts | early printed books | long term perspective |
connection with the present

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