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Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies - Minor

Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies - Minor

The Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies minor offers a culturally comparative program in which the distance of time lends profound diversity from present experience. The minor allows students to explore the origins and development of contemporary culture as defined across continents, religions and civilizations, through a range of disciplines (anthropology, architecture, art, fashion, history, language, literature, music, philosophy, religion and theatre). The program’s flexibility encourages students to pursue specific interests, for example, early religion, high medieval culture, classical influences upon the Renaissance or Byzantine culture.

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Minor in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Kent State University's Minor in Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies offers students a rich interdisciplinary exploration of the cultures, philosophies, and artistic achievements from antiquity through the Renaissance. The program emphasizes critical analysis of historical texts, artifacts, and works of art, enabling students to understand the interconnectedness of these eras and their influence on contemporary society. By studying diverse themes such as politics, religion, and science, students develop valuable analytical and research skills. This minor complements a variety of majors, enhancing students' academic experiences and preparing them for careers in education, history, archaeology, museum studies, and cultural heritage management. Graduates with this minor are well-equipped to engage thoughtfully with the complexities of historical narratives and their lasting impacts.

Program Information for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the experiences of peoples living during the ancient, medieval and Renaissance periods from interdisciplinary perspectives.
  2. Compare the experiences of people living in these historical periods.
  3. Consider the similarities and differences between these past cultures and contemporary ones.
  4. Read, analyze, articulate and write about the human experiences in these past cultures through the lens of different disciplines.
Admissions for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
Minor Lower-Division Electives (must be from two disciplines), choose from the following:6
ANTH 18210
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (DIVG) (KSS)
ANTH 18420
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY (DIVG) (KSS)
ARCH 10011
GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY I (KFA)
ARCH 10012
GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY II (KFA)
ARTH 22006
ART HISTORY: ANCIENT TO MEDIEVAL ART (KFA)
ARTH 22007
ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN ART (KFA)
CLAS 21404
THE GREEK ACHIEVEMENT (DIVG) (KHUM)
CLAS 21405
THE ROMAN ACHIEVEMENT (DIVG) (KHUM)
ENG 21054
INTRODUCTION TO SHAKESPEARE (KHUM)
ENG 22071
STORIES THAT BUILT THE WORLD: HEROES, QUESTS AND LEGENDS (KHUM)
ENG 25001
LITERATURE IN ENGLISH I
HIST 11050
WORLD HISTORY: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL (DIVG) (KHUM)
REL 11020
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (DIVG) (ELR) (KHUM)
REL 12020
INTRODUCTION TO NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE
REL 21021
MOSES, JESUS AND MOHAMMAD (DIVG) (ELR) (KHUM)
Minor Upper-Division Electives (must be from at least two disciplines), choose from the following:12
ANTH 48010
NORTH AMERICA'S ICE AGE HUNTERS
ANTH 48150
RELIGION: A SEARCH FOR A MEANING
ANTH 48450
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
ARCH 45210
RENAISSANCE ARCHITECTURE
ARCH 45211
BAROQUE ARCHITECTURE
ARTH 42036
MEDIEVAL ART
ARTH 42041
ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ART
ARTH 42043
THE HIGH RENAISSANCE AND MANNERISM IN ITALY
ARTH 42044
VENETIAN RENAISSANCE ART
ARTH 42045
ITALIAN ART FROM GIOTTO TO BERNINI
ARTH 42046
BAROQUE ART OF THE 17TH CENTURY
ARTH 42095
SPECIAL TOPICS: ART HISTORY 1
CLAS 41005
HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE
or HIST 41003
 HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE
CLAS 41006
ROMAN HISTORY
or HIST 41006
 ROMAN HISTORY
CLAS 41097
COLLOQUIUM IN CLASSICS
CLAS 41301
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
CLAS 41304
LITERATURE OF THE ROMAN WORLD (ELR) (WIC)
CLAS 41404
ANCIENT CHRISTIANITIES
CLAS 41401
GREEK ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART
CLAS 41402
ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGY AND ART
CLAS 41503
LITERATURE OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS (ELR) (WIC)
ENG 31002
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENG 34001
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
ENG 34002
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
ENG 34055
SHAKESPEARE
ENG 34065
CHAUCER
ENG 34090
SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE (ELR)
ENG 34095
SPECIAL TOPICS:MAJOR AUTHOR STUDIES 1
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
ENG 39995
SPECIAL TOPICS CULTURAL STUDIES 1
GRE 34372
ADVANCED READINGS IN GREEK
HIST 31027
HISTORY OF ENGLAND TO 1688
HIST 31031
REFORMATIONS IN EARLY MODERN CHRISTIANITY
HIST 31032
SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY EUROPE
HIST 31033
WITCHES AND EUROPEAN HISTORY, 1500-1800
HIST 31056
EUROPE IN THE RENAISSANCE
HIST 31141
EARLY MODERN LATIN AMERICA (C. 1450-1820) (DIVG)
HIST 31543
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION
ITAL 35331
EARLY ITALIAN LITERATURE
LAT 36172
ADVANCED READINGS IN LATIN
LAT 41214
LATIN EPIGRAPHY
LAT 41304
ROMAN HISTORIANS
LAT 41305
ROMAN COMEDY AND SATIRE
LAT 41306
LATIN EPIC
LAT 41307
LYRIC AND ELEGIAC POETRY
LAT 41308
ORATORY AND LETTERS
MUS 32211
WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I
PHIL 31002
MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY (WIC)
PHIL 31011
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 41065
PLATO
PHIL 41070
ARISTOTLE
REL 31065
COMPARATIVE RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
SPAN 38330
EARLY SPANISH LITERATURE (ELR) (WIC)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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Requires permission of program coordinator.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Appropriate specialized offerings may be substituted above as available with approval of the minor coordinator(s).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus
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