Medieval Studies

The Medieval Studies Program involves students in the depth of history and challenges them to analyze problems with more than one culture and time period in view. The University of Oregon possesses a commitment to international awareness and understanding, an undertaking only possible by knowing and reflecting on the past, as well as on our local and global present and future.

What You Can Do with a Degree in Medieval Studies

Students may enroll in graduate programs either within medieval studies or within traditional fields, such as English or history, where they can focus on medieval culture. Medieval studies majors have many avenues to explore careers, including:

  • Business
  • Computer technology
  • Law
  • Library science/archiving
  • Linguistics
  • Public service
  • Publishing
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Writing 

Our Degree Programs

Medieval studies provides an excellent general education or a solid base for graduate work in a more specialized area. We offer both a major and a minor in medieval studies.

Medieval Castle ruins

Learn from Experts in the Field

As part of the UO, a comprehensive research university, medieval studies offers undergraduates the benefits of active and professional research faculty.

Medieval tapestry

Get Real-world Experience

Our students extend their learning beyond the classroom through numerous experiential learning opportunities. Immerse yourself in another culture while studying abroad, develop vital job skills in an internship, or conduct original research on a topic that sparks your interest.

Scholarships and Funding

Students in the Department of Medieval Studies can seek funding through the College of Arts and Sciences, which awards various scholarships both to incoming students and to those already attending the UO.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Academic Support

Our academic advisors can help students understand their major or minor requirements, plan their course of study, explore study abroad opportunities, and more.

Undergraduate Advising

Humanities News and Events

THEATRE ARTS — Elizabeth Helman '02, '06 (theatre) joined the University Theatre for the 2026-27 season as a guest director for its season premier, “Noises Off." She has a passion for directing and has worked as a stage director for over 25 years. Currently, she teaches at Oregon State University but returned to her alma mater to direct.
ROMANCE LANGUAGES — Terence McCulley ’79 (French, history) is a decorated former U.S. ambassador whose dynamic 41-year career in Africa began with an interest in the French language. When asked about his choice of majors and careers, he said he “felt a call” to learn a foreign language all the way back in grade school and eventually developed a love of French and France’s literature and history.
THEATRE ARTS — In a season of productions that each promise to examine what happens when things go wrong, the first production in the 2026-2027 University Theatre season is a classic comedic play where everything goes wrong. “Noises Off” is filled with innuendo, comic misunderstandings, physical humor and characters running around on stage in their underwear. It is often called “the funniest farce ever written.”

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Romance Languages Celebration (SPAN, FRENCH, ITAL, RL)

Nov

9

Romance Languages Celebration (SPAN, FRENCH, ITAL, RL)

Nov 9 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Tilting Futures Information Session

Nov

9

Tilting Futures Information Session

Nov 9 Global Scholars Hall
Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Nov

10

Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Nov 10 Villard Hall
Curious about Applying for Graduate School (Mini-Workshops)

Nov

10

Curious about Applying for Graduate School (Mini-Workshops)

Nov 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Study Abroad Fair

Nov

10

Study Abroad Fair

Nov 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Curious about Applying for Graduate School (Mini-Workshops)

Nov

10

Curious about Applying for Graduate School (Mini-Workshops)

Nov 10 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: "Whale Lovers: The 1970s Scientists and Activists Who Saved the Whales and Hated Each Other"

Nov

11

Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: "Whale Lovers: The 1970s Scientists and Activists Who Saved the Whales and Hated Each Other"

Nov 11 The Annex
Korean Forum-UO Pacific Northwest Korean Studies Forum

Nov

12

Korean Forum-UO Pacific Northwest Korean Studies Forum

Nov 12 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Nov

12

History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Nov 12 McKenzie Hall
Fulbright Alumni Connection

Nov

12

Fulbright Alumni Connection

Nov 12 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)

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